Gunpowder Cocktail Cheats: Ren'Py Console, Hidden Cards, and Verified Codes
Gunpowder Cocktail is built on the Ren'Py visual novel engine, which means its entire state — money, relationship values, unlocked scenes, and collectible cards — lives in plain-text Python variables. The developer, Bytehog Prime, did not ship the game with a traditional cheat menu, but the engine's native debug console is fully exposed once unlocked. Combined with community mods and a known password, players have multiple ways to bypass grind and access hidden content without replaying hours of dialogue.
This guide covers the one verified cheat code, how to crack open the Ren'Py console, where the six hidden collectible cards are rumored to hide, and why the persistent file is the real master key.
The One Verified Cheat Code
Community sources confirm a single working password:
FVXC9HBYThis code activates a relationship modifier that allows the player to shift relationship values with key characters. The exact input method depends on the game version — some builds accept it through an in-game terminal or phone interface, while others require entering it via the Ren'Py debug console. The code is permanent once accepted; it writes to the persistent data file and persists across new games and save files unless that file is deleted.
Other passwords may exist, but no additional codes have been independently verified in public sources at the time of writing. Players hunting for more should check community video guides or the game's official discussion channels after major updates.
How to Enable the Ren'Py Debug Console
Because Gunpowder Cocktail runs on Ren'Py, the engine's developer console is buried in the game files but disabled by default. Activating it requires editing a single line in the game's script archive.
Method 1: Edit 00console.rpy
- Navigate to the game's installation folder.
- Open the renpy/common subdirectory.
- Locate 00console.rpy.
- Open it in a text editor (Notepad++, VS Code, or Sublime Text — never Word).
- Find the line config.console = False and change it to config.console = True.
- Save the file and launch the game.
Method 2: Use UnRen.bat
The Ren'Py community tool UnRen.bat automates the process. Dropping it into the game folder and running it patches the necessary files without manual editing. This is the safer option for players uncomfortable with script modification. cite🛠web_search:27#0:~:text=use the UnRen.bat file to enable the console
Opening the Console In-Game
Once enabled, press Shift + O at any time during gameplay. A command line drops down from the top of the screen. The console accepts raw Python and Ren'Py script statements. Press Shift + O again to close it. cite🛠web_search:27#0:~:text=press "shift and o" while in-game to open the developer console
Useful Console Commands
Because Ren'Py exposes the full Python runtime, players can manipulate any variable if they know its internal name. The commands below are standard across all Ren'Py titles and work in Gunpowder Cocktail provided the variable names match.
| Command | Effect | Caveat |
|---|---|---|
| jump [label_name] | Teleports the player to a specific script label (scene, chapter, or ending) | Skipping ahead without setting prerequisite variables can crash the game or lock the player in a broken state. |
| $ [variable] = [value] | Sets any Python variable to a custom value | Requires knowing the exact internal variable name. Incorrect names silently fail. |
| reload | Reloads the game script without closing the executable | Useful for testing mod changes on the fly. |
| watch [expression] | Traces a Python expression in real time as the game runs | Helpful for discovering which variables change during specific events. |
If the console returns "Ren'py script disabled", the player has opened it inside a submenu or game menu context. The console only accepts script commands at the top-level gameplay layer, not inside the pause menu or main menu. cite🛠web_search:27#3:~:text=You can only use Ren'py script in top-level context
The Six Hidden Collectible Cards
Multiple community sources reference six hidden collectible cards (sometimes labeled "special renders") scattered across the game's chapters. These are not unlocked through normal progression and require either environmental exploration or cheat activation to reveal. cite🛠web_search:26#2:~:text=Location of All [6] Hidden Cards (Special Renders)
The exact locations are not documented in accessible text sources at the time of writing. Community video guides demonstrate the placements, but no written walkthrough with chapter-and-screen precision has been archived in publicly available databases. Players seeking the full location list should consult video guides or the Steam Community hub for the current build.
Once collected, the cards are viewable through the in-game collection menu. Unlocking them via the console or a community mod bypasses the exploration requirement entirely.
Save Files and the Persistent File
Ren'Py games store data in two layers: individual save slots and a global persistent file. Understanding the difference is critical for cheat management.
Save File Locations
| Platform | Path |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\RenPy\[GameFolder] or C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\RenPy\[GameFolder] |
| macOS | ~/Library/RenPy/[GameFolder] |
| Linux | ~/.renpy/[GameFolder] |
| Android | /sdcard/Android/data/[package]/files/ or Documents/RenPy_Saves/ |
The folder contains two types of files:
- .save files — individual slot saves (e.g., 1-1.save).
- persistent — global data including cheat flags, unlocked cards, and gallery progress.
Because cheat codes write to the persistent file, starting a new game does not reset them. The only way to wipe cheat progress and re-lock content is to delete the persistent file manually. Players should back up the entire [GameFolder] directory before experimenting. cite🛠web_search:26#2:~:text=You will only need to re-enter the cheat codes if you delete the persistent file
Cheat Engine and Community Mods
Cheat Engine Table
The OpenCheatTables community hosts a dedicated Cheat Engine table for Gunpowder Cocktail. It provides memory pointers for money, relationship stats, and other live values. The table requires Cheat Engine 7.0 or newer and attachment to the game's process. Because Ren'Py compiles to bytecode, pointer stability is relatively high between minor patches, but major version updates can shift addresses and render the table non-functional until the community releases a fix. cite🛠web_search:26#4:~:text=We offer cheats with properly standardized hotkeys
Walkthrough Mods
Community mods such as Shawn's Mod add an in-game walkthrough menu that highlights choice consequences, flags missed content, and can auto-unlock hidden cards. These mods are installed by extracting files into the game's game/ directory. They do not require Cheat Engine and are generally safer for players who want guidance rather than raw stat manipulation. cite🛠web_search:26#10:~:text=This mod adds an in-game walkthrough for every character and story event
Honest Warnings
- Back up the persistent file before using any cheat. Deleting or corrupting it wipes gallery progress, cheat flags, and unlocks across every save slot. There is no in-game reset button.
- Console jumping can soft-lock the game. Using jump to skip to a late-game label without setting the prerequisite variables causes crashes or empty dialogue boxes. The only recovery is loading a pre-cheat save.
- Variable names are not documented. The internal Python names for money, affection points, and inventory items are not published by the developer. Trial and error on a dummy save is mandatory.
- Android players are limited. The Shift + O console requires a physical keyboard. Most Android builds do not expose the console without rooting and file editing.
- Mods break on updates. Bytehog Prime releases frequent alpha and beta patches. Community mods and Cheat Engine tables lag behind. Players should disable mods before updating and wait for compatibility patches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cheats disable achievements?
No. Gunpowder Cocktail is a single-player visual novel with no anti-cheat layer. Steam achievements unlock normally regardless of console use, mod installation, or Cheat Engine.
Why does the cheat code not work?
Three common causes: the code was entered in the wrong interface (some versions require the console, others an in-game phone/terminal), the build is too new and the code was deprecated, or the persistent file was corrupted during a previous edit.
Can hidden cards be unlocked without exploring?
Yes. Community mods with auto-unlock features reveal all six cards instantly. The console can also jump to the card-reveal labels if the player knows the internal script names.
Will deleting save files reset the gallery?
No. Gallery and card data live in the persistent file, not in individual saves. To fully reset progress, the player must delete the persistent file specifically.
Is there a money cheat?
No verified money password exists. Players must use the Ren'Py console ($ money = 9999 or similar, depending on the internal variable name) or the Cheat Engine table to modify currency.
Bottom Line
Gunpowder Cocktail does not hold the player's hand when it comes to cheating, but the Ren'Py foundation makes it an open book. The FVXC9HBY code is the only publicly confirmed password, and it permanently alters relationship values across all saves. For everything else — money, cards, scene jumps — the console, Cheat Engine, and community mods fill the gap. Back up the persistent file, test console commands on a throwaway save, and remember that skipping too far ahead in a visual novel often leads to an empty screen and a hard crash.
