[Hall of Escape-ists

A location in the top left corner of the map where the Escape Artist puzzle is located.

Verification: Human verified

The Hall of Escape-ists is a location in the top left corner of the Escape Academy map where the Escape Artist puzzle is found. It hosts one of the game's longer puzzle sequences, which the source material shows can be completed in roughly five minutes once you know the solutions [src-cc415a0c9f]. This guide walks through the puzzle step by step, including the codes, the items you need to collect, and what to do with them.

How to Start the [Escape Artist Puzzle

Open the map and click on the Hall of Escape-ists in the top left corner. Once inside, talk to the character there to begin the Escape Artist puzzle — you can skip the dialogue if you want to move straight into the rooms [src-cc415a0c9f].

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Enter the first door on your left. From the starting point, walk forward and go through the first door on your left [src-cc415a0c9f].
2. Unlock the glass door pad. As soon as you enter, interact with the pad on the glass door. The command sequence is: right, left, right, up, down, down [src-cc415a0c9f]. The door opens once the sequence is entered.
3. Open the safe. Inside is a safe. Click the panels in this order: middle left, middle right, bottom left [src-cc415a0c9f]. The safe opens and reveals a sculpture piece — pick it up [src-cc415a0c9f].
4. Solve the four-shape glass door. Return to the room you were just in, where another glass door has four shapes to order. The correct order is: red triangle, purple diamond, yellow pentagon, green circle [src-cc415a0c9f]. The door opens when the shapes are placed correctly.
5. Grab the newspaper. Inside, find and take the newspaper — the source stresses that you need all newspapers in the game for a separate achievement [src-cc415a0c9f].
6. Take the spray paint. Open the closet in the back of the room to find spray paint, which is required for the final step of this puzzle [src-cc415a0c9f].
7. Return to the middle and use the sculpture piece. Head back to the central area, go up to the door there, and interact with it to place the sculpture piece in the middle slot [src-cc415a0c9f]. The source material cuts off at this point, so continue interacting with the door as prompted to finish the sequence.

Tips

• Skip the dialogue when you talk to the character to start the puzzle faster [src-cc415a0c9f].
• Don't leave the newspaper behind. It is one of several collectibles needed for a separate achievement, so grab it before moving on [src-cc415a0c9f].
• Keep the spray paint until the end. It is specifically needed in the final step, so don't discard or forget it [src-cc415a0c9f].
• Optional sprint achievement: if you want the achievement for sprinting a total of 400 m, you can unlock it here by sprinting (click in the left stick) in a circle for a couple of minutes before continuing [src-cc415a0c9f].

Rewards and Collectibles

Completing this location's steps yields the sculpture piece (used to progress the puzzle), the newspaper (one of the game's collectibles tied to a separate achievement), and the spray paint needed for the puzzle's final step [src-cc415a0c9f]. The source also notes a miscellaneous sprinting achievement that can be earned while you're here [src-cc415a0c9f].

Details

location

Escape Academy map top left corner

Sources

• Escape Academy - All Achievements/Trophies Walkthrough - 100% Puzzle Solution Guide (Xbox Game Pass)