For all of us who struggle with Blue Prince, the popular puzzle game set in an eccentric mansion, rest assured this is a safe space. Surprisingly hailed by critics and fans as one of the top games this year, Blue Prince surprises with its blend of traditional and fictitious math rules. But here’s the big reveal: there’s absolutely no shame in consulting the game’s guidelines or researching solutions when you hit a wall. Trust me, it doesn’t tarnish the gaming experience at all.
When I first started Blue Prince, I imagined it would resemble Outer Wilds—a game where puzzles unravel an intriguing story. While Blue Prince echoes that concept somewhat, it carves its own unique path. You find bits of discarded notes and old newspapers that piece together the backstory, but the main draw is tackling the series of intriguing puzzles within the mansion’s ever-changing clockwork. Plenty of these puzzles seem loosely tied to the storyline, existing primarily to help you make daily progress through the mansion.
Solving every puzzle independently is undeniably satisfying, but it can sometimes be more enjoyable to peek at a solution. Blue Prince isn’t a game that gets spoiled by skimming through a walkthrough. At most, you’ll likely divulge the logical sequence or key elements to observe in a puzzle. Take the math puzzle, for example. It alters each day, requiring you to solve the equation yourself despite knowing the value of each color.
Some puzzles are static, relying on your ability to spot clues even before recognizing there’s a puzzle to solve. A quick glance at a guide might just be the boost you need during those frustrating moments when progression feels elusive. Understanding the game’s framework early on can be crucial. Around day 30, I observed a pattern with the mansion rooms and turned to Google to confirm my hunch. I then opted to continue playing organically, confident that my discoveries would piece together eventually (spoiler alert—they did!).
Blue Prince challenges your patience during fruitless attempts where progress seems nonexistent. Until you grasp how to strategically draft rooms, many days might end in apparent dead ends. Over time, maneuvering through these challenges becomes second nature, although luck can still throw you off course. The unique rooms linked to certain puzzles sometimes appear when least expected, and you’re not always equipped with the right items to capitalize on opportunities.
When those rare moments align and you’re eager to advance, don’t hesitate to consult a guide or a fellow enthusiast for tips. Many players uncover new elements even after hundreds of hours of gameplay. Not every puzzle clicks with everyone’s thought process, and sometimes all you need is just the tiniest push in the right direction.
