Some puzzles inBlue Princewill take an age to discover, let alone solve. Others, however, can be encountered and sussed out on the very first day at the manor. Drafting the Parlor Room, one of the most common rooms in the game, will pit you against a puzzle of logic in exchange for a few gems.

While early days will present you with rather simple deductions to make, things get trickier the longer you play, and you might end up opening the wrong box more than you’d like to admit. We’ve got some tips on how to narrow down the correct box, though.

The Parlor Game in Blue Prince.

How To Solve The Parlor Puzzle

The Parlor Puzzle has the same rules every time you encounter it, and they can be checked by reading the note on the desk in the room. There arethree basic rulesto know.

To actually interact with the puzzle, you’ll need to pick up thekey on the deskand use it on the box that you suspect has the Gems inside.

Parlor Puzzle Hints

Every puzzle is different, with many being concocted specifically to trip you up. However, there are a few hints to keep in mind that can help you solve the puzzles with more success: