Welcome to the most challenging chapter in Little Nightmares 3. Carnevale transforms the familiar carnival setting into a nightmarish maze of puzzles, stealth sequences, and terrifying boss encounters. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate every twisted corner, solve complex button puzzles, and collect all hidden dolls while surviving encounters with the menacing Kin and Mini Kin.
Chase the Nome Through the Opening Sequence
Your journey begins with a classic Little Nightmares chase sequence. The nome will dart between hiding spots, testing your coordination with Alone. When you enter the first room, the nome immediately scurries into the drawer ahead.
Open the drawer and watch as the nome runs to the right. Jump onto the table, then leap onto the sofa with your partner. Keep bouncing until the nome emerges and flees left. You'll spot it hiding in a bottle on the topmost shelf - use your bow to shatter the container and force it to climb the ladder.
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The nome will always follow predictable patterns. Don't rush - coordinate your movements with Alone for smooth progression.
Navigate the Elevator and Button Puzzles
Activating the Power System
After the nome drops the fuse, head to the previously locked room on the left. Insert the fuse into the socket at the top-left corner to power up the elevator system. Work with your partner to pull the lever and ascend.
At the top, grab the flashlight (equip with R3/RS) and shoot the button to your left, causing a deliberate short circuit. This electrical feedback is intentional - you're rewiring the carnival's power grid.
Solving the Button Sequence Puzzle
The button puzzle appears daunting but follows a clear pattern. While Alone smashes the giant activation button, pull the curtain to reveal the solution diagram.
Let the first two buttons beep naturally, then shoot the third and fourth when they activate. For the second row, skip the first button, shoot the second, skip the third, and hit the fourth. Complete the sequence by shooting the second and third buttons in the final row.
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The visual pattern on the right shows exactly which buttons to target. Don't rely on audio cues alone.
Master the Climbing and Key Sequences
Reaching the Upper Levels
After solving the button puzzle, return to the lever you ignored earlier. Pull it down with your partner to raise the rotating machinery. Turn it counterclockwise until you can climb to the upper platform.
The wooden bookshelf section requires precise jumping. Climb onto the bathtub suspended from the ceiling, then grab the chain to your left. This leads to a wooden platform with your first major collectible opportunity.
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Finding the Puppet Key
The creepy statue sequence introduces Little Nightmares 3's signature disturbing imagery. When you encounter the roped-down puppet, approach carefully - it will begin screaming. Use your bow to separate its head from the body, then let Alone finish the job by smashing the head.
The key that emerges unlocks access to the furnace area. Grab the handle to pull down the steel cover, then coordinate with Alone to throw three coal pieces into the furnace. The timing here is crucial for maintaining the power flow.
Survive the Enemy Encounters
Defeating the Puppet Enemies
The first major combat sequence throws multiple enemies at you simultaneously. These puppet creatures are vulnerable to headshots - shoot them with arrows to separate their heads, then maintain distance while Alone destroys the detached heads.
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The key strategy involves shooting enemies immediately as they hit the ground. Stay on the opposite side of the room from threats, and never position yourself near windows where additional enemies spawn.
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Alone moves slowly, so by the fourth enemy, earlier ones may still be active. Prioritize quick headshots over perfect positioning.
Stealth Section Strategy
The stealth sequence demands absolute precision. Crouch constantly and move at the slowest possible speed. Normal walking or sprinting instantly alerts the sleeping monster, forcing a restart.
When you reach the dumpster section, coordinate with your partner to move it north, then slip through the small passage on the right. The enemy density here makes combat impossible - stealth is your only option.
Navigate the Carnival Attractions
Pop-Up Target Puzzle
This carnival game tests your reflexes and observation skills. Steel plates pop up in two varieties: targets with red marks (shoot these) and angry faces with hats (avoid these).
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You need nine consecutive correct hits to complete the puzzle. Focus on the red markings rather than trying to identify facial expressions quickly. The pattern becomes predictable after the first few rounds.
Cart Ride Sequence
The cart ride provides a brief respite before the final boss encounters. Enjoy the automated sequence, but prepare for the broken mirror revelation - this isn't your escape route yet.
When you reach the green door, shoot the wall button to call the lift. The elevator mechanics here mirror earlier sequences but with added time pressure.
Defeat Kin and Mini Kin
First Boss Encounter
Kin sleeps on the sofa when you first encounter them. Maintain crouch position throughout this entire sequence. Any normal movement or sprinting wakes the boss instantly.
Move to the right side and coordinate with your partner to remove the plank. The moment it's removed, Kin awakens - sprint inside and hide in the left alcove immediately.
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Mini Kin Distraction Strategy
Mini Kin patrols the kitchen area with predictable patterns. When they move to the south side of the table, crouch and hide underneath. Wait for them to reach the middle and start banging pans, then move right while crouched.
Pull the lever on the north wall to create a distraction, then immediately hide under the left side. Both monsters will investigate the sound, giving you time to grab the lever from the table.
Final Escape Sequence
The cage escape requires perfect timing between both characters. While captured, shoot arrows anywhere to distract Kin toward your cage. This allows Alone to reach the lever on the north side and rotate your cage position.
Shoot the rope holding the nome to create the ultimate distraction. Kin will chase the nome, giving Alone time to climb the ladder and break your cage by jumping on it repeatedly.
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The nome sacrifice is unavoidable - this triggers the final escape sequence.
Doll Locations
- First Doll: East from the button room entrance
- Second Doll: Wooden platform after chain climbing
- Third Doll: Left side of the unlocked door room
- Fourth Doll: Through the small hole, south then left
- Fifth Doll: After falling through the vent, follow the path right
Each doll is positioned near major puzzle solutions, encouraging thorough exploration of each area.
Hot Air Balloon Finale
The chapter concludes with a dramatic balloon escape. Pull the lever with your partner to begin ascending, but prepare for Mini Kin's final attack. When they jump onto the balloon, they'll move toward the fire source.
Quickly coordinate with your partner to jump on the lever simultaneously - this activates the flame and eliminates Mini Kin permanently. The lightning strike and subsequent cutscene transition you to the next chapter.
The final memory sequence shows Low's connection to Alone, hinting at deeper story elements that unfold in the remaining chapters. This emotional conclusion caps off the longest and most complex chapter in Little Nightmares 3.