In Murder on the Alps Energy is the currency that is used to perform the different actions in the game. It can be obtained by unlocking Achievements and Collectables or by purchasing it a the in-game store using real money. During gameplay energy is accumulated at the rate of 1 Energy every 8 minutes and you will be able to regain up to 200 Energy. The amount of Energy you use or granted performing an action breaks down as following:
-5 Energy
Taking an object, freezing the screen in Hidden Object Scene, picking up and using items.
-10 Energy
Unlocking Micro-games and using Hints. Note. Micro-games are puzzles that you solve while zoomed in.
-20 Energy
Watch Comic or skip a Mini-game
-30 Energy
Play a Mini-game
+5/+10 Energy
Each time that you complete an Achievement you will gain +10 Energy and for every collectible you obtain you will be given +5 Energy.
If you find yourself out of energy at any point, check the achievements and Collectibles tab to see if there are any outstanding awards that you can claim.
Also, check out this page in our guide which looks at the ways you can get Free Energy.