Simple Myst-Like Application

[Graeme Harlick]

RunRev,

I am building a simple Myst-like point and click of my own cottage, like a 
virtual tour.  I have made it a game for the family to enjoy, with sound and 
animated gifs to bring the different screens to life.  I am hoping to add a 
point system, as where when one finds a hidden screen/pathway/object (lets 
say the outhouse), then one gets points added to a Field at the bottom of 
the screen.

How and where would I put the code so that the points don't get lost going 
from screen to screen, and also what code would I use to set variables so 
that users can explore freely and find hidden areas non-sequentially?

Eg. The user (0 pts) moves up to the cottage click by click and scores 10 
pts by opening the fridge (10 pts).  The click by click moves all the way 
out and down to the first screen (the dock) and clicks on a fishing pole for 
another 10 pts (20 pts) and so on.

I am a newbie programmer, and hopefully this one is an easy one.

Thank you,

Graeme