Tim's grandfather sat down with Tim and his friends and explained the true purpose of the game. He revealed that he had created the game as a way to bring joy to people's lives, but it had gone wrong and trapped the characters inside.

Tim and his friends were shocked and asked how it had gone wrong. Tim's grandfather explained that he had used a special type of technology to make the game more realistic, but it had malfunctioned and trapped the characters inside.

Tim's grandfather apologized for the trouble he had caused and promised to never create a game like that again. He also thanked Tim and his friends for their bravery and determination in solving the mystery and freeing the characters.

Tim and his friends were happy to have helped and were relieved that everything had worked out in the end. They were also amazed by Tim's grandfather's skills in creating such a realistic game.

As they were leaving, Tim's grandfather gave them a special gift - a new game that he had created, but this time without any malfunctions. Tim and his friends were excited to try it out and promised to always be careful when playing video games in the future.

From that day on, Tim's grandfather's house became a popular spot for playing video games. Tim and his friends would often visit and play the new game, but they always made sure to check for any hidden game cartridges first.

Tim's grandfather had learned his lesson and was now more careful with his creations. He continued to create new and exciting games, but always made sure to test them thoroughly before releasing them to the public.

Tim and his friends had not only saved the characters, but they had also helped Tim's grandfather realize the importance of responsibility and safety when creating games. They had all become closer through this experience and would always remember the adventure they had in Tim's grandfather's attic. The end.