الوسم: Blue Prince

As you explore the mansion in Blue Prince and unlock new rooms, you’ll eventually come across the Boiler Room. Unlike many areas of the game that feature straightforward puzzles, this room involves more complex connections and sequences that may be challenging if you’re unfamiliar with the game’s mechanics—especially if you haven’t been keeping notes.

The Boiler Room serves a unique purpose: it generates power that can be directed to a limited number of other rooms. However, activating it is not as simple as flipping a switch. Unlike the more straightforward Utility Closet, you’ll encounter a tricky pipe maze puzzle that you need to solve first. Below is a detailed guide on how to activate the Boiler Room, along with a brief overview of the rooms you can power once it’s up and running.

How to Activate the Boiler Room

When you enter the Boiler Room, you’ll quickly notice that it has two levels, unlike many other rooms in the mansion. This guide will specify actions to take on both the upper and lower levels, so keep track of your position.

Lower Level: Tank #1

Start on the lower floor. Head down the stairs and look to your left to find a large green tank. Approach it and pull the lever. Steam will begin to flow through the pipes in the floor, indicating that the system is operational. Follow the pipe extending from the left side of the tank to a red pipe section on the ground, which can be rotated. Adjust that pipe so it’s perpendicular to the tank you just activated.

Lower Level: Tank #2

Next, continue along the pipe route to find another rotatable pipe connecting to six possible openings. There’s also another tank nearby—watch how the moving panels in front of it respond as you adjust the pipe. Turn the pipe until the panels stop moving and you can see the valve; this may require some trial and error. Once aligned, go to the second pump and turn the valve.

Follow the steam from the pipes to find a lever on the right that needs to be turned to ensure the steam flows horizontally. Go back to the first red pipe and adjust it to run parallel to the first tank—this will activate an elevator, allowing you access to the upper level.

Upper Level: Tank #3

When you arrive at the upper level, the third tank will be straight ahead, but don’t rush to activate it yet. First, walk to the lever at the end of the catwalk and pull it to raise a gate on your left. This opens a new pathway for future access, even after turning off the elevator—essential for completing the puzzle.

Now you can return to the third tank and turn the valve, then adjust the lever on the left pipe so it faces left. The third tank is active now, but we still need to get things running upstairs.

Backtracking Downstairs

Go back downstairs and rotate the first red pipe to its original perpendicular position. Next, flip the lever on the vertical pipe between the two lower tanks to face upwards. Rotate the second red pipe as shown, ensuring it connects to the vertical pipe next to the boiler.

The boiler is now operational, but the elevator is still off. If you remembered to unlock the gate earlier, you can simply go back up the stairs and walk across the new section of catwalk to reach the central console. Press the “Activate” button to bring the Boiler Room to life.

Connecting the Boiler Room to Other Rooms

As you focus your attention on the central console, you’ll notice it has three directional arrows. Interacting with this console allows you to choose where to send power, but be cautious—only certain rooms can be linked to the Boiler Room.

To be powered by the Boiler Room, a room must have ducts and either be directly adjacent to it or connected through a series of other ducted rooms. Here’s a list of some rooms that meet these criteria (this may not include all possible room types):

• Archives
• Boiler Room
• Darkroom
• Laboratory
• Locker Room
• Passageway
• Pump Room
• Security Room

You can harness the Boiler Room to power any of these areas, which is essential for solving various puzzles throughout Blue Prince. For further guidance on unlocking specific areas, such as the Orchard or West Gate, refer to our other guides.

With this knowledge, you’re equipped to tackle the challenges the Boiler Room presents!

One of the first challenges you’ll face in Blue Prince is the Billiard Room, which, interestingly enough, requires solving straightforward problems using a dartboard as your guide. While this puzzle may seem simple, it demands a fair amount of game knowledge, much like the rest of the game. If you’re just starting out in Blue Prince, the Billiard Room is likely to leave you scratching your head at first. The instructions can be obscure and perplexing, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find it as straightforward as a basic second-grade math problem – at least initially.

But before I reveal the solution, here’s a tip: Blue Prince is far more enjoyable when you figure things out on your own. To crack the Billiard Room puzzle, you’ll need to explore a few other rooms ahead of time, collecting specific clues and items (including a magnifying glass) before you revisit the dartboard. Blue Prince is serious about taking notes. However, I understand that hitting dead ends can be disheartening. So, I suggest going through this guide step by step, attempting to piece together the answers with each clue offered.

How to Locate a Magnifying Glass

An Essential Tool

Before tackling the dartboard puzzle in Blue Prince, you’ll need a magnifying glass to understand its mechanics. The following rooms are your best bets for finding one, though whether you’ll be able to access these rooms during any particular playthrough is uncertain, and there’s no guarantee they’ll actually contain a magnifying glass:

• Archive
• Observatory
• Nook
• Security Room
• Parlor

You could also purchase a magnifying glass at the Commissary or trade for one at the Trading Post. If luck is on your side and you find one, I recommend storing it in a Coat Closet for the next day before quitting; magnifying glasses are quite versatile. Once you have one, you’ll need to use it on a document titled "Noteworthy," which you can find elsewhere in the mansion to learn the full rules related to the dartboard puzzle.

How to Solve the Dartboard Puzzle Without a Magnifying Glass

Interpreting the Board

If you choose not to find a magnifying glass or missed the chance to jot down the clues when they were accessible, here’s the information you’ll glean from the note:

• Green = Addition
• Yellow = Subtraction
• Pink = Multiplication
• Purple = Division

Whenever you view the dartboard, there will be various spaces colored in these shades. Your objective is to carry out the correct mathematical operation on the number, and then click the corresponding answer along the outer edge of the dartboard to progress.

Performing the Calculations

The dartboard puzzle is one of the few truly random challenges in Blue Prince. I can’t provide you with the exact answer for your particular session since each time you encounter the Billiard Room, you’ll tackle different math problems with varying outcomes. Fortunately, since the numbers max out at 20, the challenges won’t be overly complex, but a basic grasp of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is essential.

You don’t need to know the game’s dart rules to solve the Billiard Room puzzle. You’ll always start at the center of the board and work outward. The bullseye equals zero, and your journey begins with a single green square representing a straightforward addition problem. For example, starting from zero, if we add five, our total becomes five. You’ll then select the seven on the board’s perimeter to move on.

For the second problem, there are two green squares: five and six. Starting from zero, you add five, then six, for a total of 11. That’s your answer.

Now, let’s consider a slightly complex example from an earlier image. This time, we have a green five, a yellow one, and a pink two. The calculations would go as follows: 0 + 5 = 5, 5 – 1 = 4, and 4 × 2 = 8, so eight is the final answer.

As you navigate several equations, each growing in complexity, the board’s face will eventually reveal a variety of keys: you might encounter standard keys, keycards, silver keys, or unique keys that unlock special rooms featuring permanent upgrades.

Advanced Dart Board Puzzle

Certain puzzles in Blue Prince inevitably become harder as you progress. After you’ve solved the dartboard multiple times, you’ll begin to see new symbols and color combinations, leading to additional rules. Here’s a quick reference for those new symbols:

Equipped with this knowledge (and maybe even a calculator), you should be set to solve any dartboard challenge the game throws at you. Thankfully, once you’ve noted the rules down, you won’t have to hunt for another magnifying glass each time you tackle the Billiard Room. While the rewards generally aren’t earth-shattering, having more keys is always advantageous in Blue Prince, so it’s worthwhile to solve the dartboard whenever you encounter it.

Blue Prince: A Captivating Puzzle Adventure

Blue Prince merges traditional puzzle elements with thrilling roguelike mechanics, creating an engaging experience for players. In this game, aspiring heirs are challenged to tackle intricate puzzles set within a magically shifting mansion, requiring not only sharp wits but also detailed note-taking over several playthroughs. The game combines an air of mystery with a compelling gameplay style, reminiscent of popular first-person puzzle titles, marking a significant moment in its success.

Available on platforms like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium, Blue Prince offers a wealth of puzzles to immerse yourself in. Notably, similar to other games in the genre, it features unlockables that you can permanently add to your save file, enhancing each subsequent run. While tackling these often tricky challenges at the outset can be daunting, the rewards are well worth the effort as they help you achieve the main goals faster.

Unlocking the Gemstone Cavern

Discover the Solution Yourself or Use Our Tips

If you’re keen to unravel the mystery of accessing the Gemstone Cavern, you have two options: you can either jump straight to the solution provided below or embark on your own journey to figure it out. For those who wish to explore, you’ll need to outline the Mailroom and Office rooms—this could take several attempts as it’s largely based on chance. Inside, you’ll uncover the clues needed to progress, but be prepared for some potential trial and error.

The Mailroom can assist you in decoding the Utility Closet light puzzle. Accessing the Office entails using the code "SWANSONG," which you can find in the Security room by examining a note on the wall with a magnifying glass. Solving the Utility puzzle will grant you access to the coveted Gemstone Cavern. Both of these approaches will facilitate your quest for trophies or achievements.

Tackling the Gemstone Cavern Puzzle

Unlock it for Bonuses on Future Runs

To completely unlock the Gemstone Cavern, you will need to solve the Utility Closet puzzle by inputting the following solution: Gray, Blue, Green, White, Red, Purple. However, first, you must adhere to the Utility Closet puzzle rules, which involve adjusting the colors of the buttons in a specific sequence. While there are different methods to tackle this puzzle, here’s a straightforward step-by-step guide:

1. Set all buttons to green (you can do this manually).
2. Choose either the left or right side to turn the outer buttons red (the right side may work better for some).
3. Change the button next to the red button to blue, initiating the creation of purple.
4. Press the blue button to generate purple.
5. Keep alternating between blue and red to convert all lights to purple, simplifying your path to completing the puzzle.
6. Adjust the fourth button to white.
7. Make the fifth button red while setting the second button to blue.
8. Turn the third button green, which will then make the second button blue.
9. Finally, deactivate the first light.

Once you complete this sequence, the wall behind the Utility Box will lift, revealing a switch. Flip it, and you’ll permanently unlock access to the Gemstone Cavern for all future games. After unlocking it, you’ll start each subsequent run with a bonus of two gems, providing a substantial advantage that allows for better control in crafting the mansion.

Extra Notes

You won’t need to enter the Gemstone Cavern to reap the permanent gem bonus, but doing so will reward you with additional lore to enhance your gaming experience.

In Blue Prince, knowledge is key. You can finish a room, note down the solution, and target other rooms in subsequent runs, alleviating the pressure of having to complete everything at once. This strategic note-taking will help you advance more effectively through this intricate and rewarding world.