The opening moments of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 throw you straight into chaos. After barely escaping a terrifying encounter with a massive Huggy Wuggy, you find yourself trapped in a room filled with moveable cubes. This tutorial puzzle introduces the essential pulling mechanic that you will use throughout the entire chapter. If you jumped into Chapter 5 without playing the previous installments, this puzzle might leave you scratching your head. Let us walk you through exactly how to solve it and get back to surviving the horrors of the toy factory.
What Is the First Cube Puzzle?
The cube puzzle serves as your introduction to one of the game's core mechanics. You enter a room with multiple large cubes scattered around, and your objective is simple: find a way to reach the upper level and escape. The catch? The game assumes you already understand how the GrabPack pulling mechanic works from previous chapters.
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This puzzle appears immediately after the opening chase sequence with the giant Huggy Wuggy.
Cube puzzle room overview
Using the Pull Mechanic
Before you can solve the puzzle, you need to master the pulling controls. Here is how the mechanic works across different platforms:
The key here is using both hands of your GrabPack at the same time. Aim at a cube, press and hold both grab buttons, then physically move backward to drag the cube toward you.
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Practice on a single cube first before attempting to arrange multiple blocks. Getting comfortable with the pull distance helps you position cubes precisely.
Step-by-Step Cube Puzzle Solution
Step 1: Locate the Moveable Cubes
When you enter the room, look to the right side. You will spot several large cubes that can be manipulated with your GrabPack. These are your building blocks for creating an escape route.
Step 2: Arrange Cubes Diagonally
Your goal is to create a staircase effect. Pull cubes into a diagonal arrangement that allows you to climb progressively higher. Think of it like building steps rather than stacking blocks directly on top of each other.
Step 3: Use the Small Cube as Your Starting Point
On the right side of the room, there is a smaller cube positioned near a larger one. Jump onto this small cube first, then use it as a platform to reach the bigger cube above.
Step 4: Create Your Bridge Path
From your elevated position, pull additional cubes to form a path leading toward the upper level exit. You need to create a series of platforms you can jump between.
Warning
Falling from the cubes forces you to restart the arrangement. Take your time positioning each block before making jumps.
Step 5: Jump to the Exit
Once your cube bridge reaches close enough to the upper level, make your final jumps from cube to cube until you can reach the exit and escape the room.
Cube bridge to exit
With the pulling mechanic mastered and the cube puzzle behind you, you are ready to face whatever horrors await deeper in the toy factory. Good luck, and remember: in Poppy Playtime, the puzzles are often the least of your worries.