A Clued Awakening

A story quest in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, set in a classroom. Players solve a chain of desk-coordinate clues to spell PATH, then use a schedule puzzle, a phone call, and a hidden key to recover three projector stills. Completing it unlocks the achievement of the same name and is story progre

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“A Clued Awakening” is an essential story progression quest in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School set inside a classroom [src-0dc02cf791]. Players must solve a sequence of desk coordinates, tackle a schedule puzzle, and uncover hidden compartments to recover three projector stills and match the school's founders [src-0dc02cf791]. Completing this mandatory quest rewards players with the A Clued Awakening achievement [src-96265dfaea].

How to Complete

To successfully clear the classroom, you will need to locate three projector stills by solving coordinate puzzles, cracking a backpack padlock, interacting with a schedule puzzle, dialing a phone number, and unlocking a chest with a hidden key [src-0dc02cf791].

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

• Find the Backpack Clue: Head to the back of the classroom to locate a backpack secured with a combination padlock [src-0dc02cf791]. Underneath it, find the initial clue: "Start at X2 Y2" [src-0dc02cf791].
• Trace the Desk Coordinates:
  • Look at the desks labeled with XY numbers and go to X2 Y2 [src-0dc02cf791]. It features the letter P and the next clue, X+1 [src-0dc02cf791].
  • Move to desk X3 Y2 to find the letter A and the clue Y+2 [src-0dc02cf791].
  • Proceed to desk X3 Y4 to find the letter T and the clue X-2 [src-0dc02cf791].
  • Finally, visit desk X1 Y4 to find the letter H [src-0dc02cf791].
• Open the Backpack: Combine the letters to spell PATH, then enter this code into the combination padlock on the backpack [src-0dc02cf791]. Inside, you will find the first projector still (1 of 3) [src-0dc02cf791].
• Solve the Schedule Puzzle: Use the following entries for the schedule puzzle [src-0dc02cf791]:
  • 8am coffee [src-0dc02cf791]
  • 11am karaoke (music) [src-0dc02cf791]
  • 1pm jigsaw [src-0dc02cf791]
  • 3pm workshop [src-0dc02cf791]
  • 9pm hide-and-seek (eye) [src-0dc02cf791]
• Make the Phone Call: Once the safe opens, look through the peephole to spot the "In trouble: Call 772" sign [src-0dc02cf791]. Head to the phone on the front desk of the classroom and dial 772 [src-0dc02cf791]. The center of the desk will rotate to reveal the second projector still [src-0dc02cf791].
• Retrieve the Chest Key: Examine the poster featuring a key to take it [src-0dc02cf791]. Use this key on the chest located at the back of the classroom to obtain the third projector still [src-0dc02cf791].
• Finalize the Projector Puzzle: Use all three projector stills on the projector to view names and faces [src-0dc02cf791]. Examine the photo of the three founders at the back of the room, match their faces with the stills, and input the correct names into the device on the left [src-0dc02cf791].

Rewards

• Unlocks the A Clued Awakening achievement upon completion [src-96265dfaea].

Details

type

quest

completion_achievement

A Clued Awakening

quest_category

Story progression quest; cannot be missed.

location

A classroom (back of the room has a backpack with a padlocked combination, and a chest at the back).

walkthrough

• Find the backpack with a padlock at the back of the classroom; underneath it is the clue "Start at X2 Y2".
• Desks are labeled with XY numbers. Go to desk X2 Y2: it has the letter P and the clue X+1.
• Go to desk X3 Y2: letter A, clue Y+2.
• Go to desk X3 Y4: letter T, clue X-2.
• Go to desk X1 Y4: letter H.
• Combine the letters to get 'PATH' and enter it into the combination padlock on the backpack.
• Inside is a projector still (3 of 3); two more stills must be found.
• Solve the schedule puzzle using these entries: 8am coffee, 11am karaoke (music), 1pm jigsaw, 3pm workshop, 9pm hide-and-seek (eye).
• The safe opens; look through the peep hole and note the 'In trouble: Call 772' sign.
• Use the phone on the front desk to call 772; the center of the desk rotates, revealing another projector still.
• Take the key from the poster with a key on it, and use it on the chest at the back of the classroom to get a third projector still.
• Use all three stills on the projector and note the names and faces; a photo of the three founders at the back of the room each has a symbol.

puzzle_codes

• backpack_padlock: PATH
• phone_number: 772

Sources

• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School walkthrough - Full guide and puzzle ...
• Steam achievements page — Escape Academy 2
• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School - Achievement & Trophy Guide