Better Book It!

Chapter 1 walkthrough section of Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School in which the player must obtain three books from the campus bookstore. The bookstore is on the first floor beyond the courtyard, and each of the three required books sits behind glass with its own small puzzle to solve before paying $3

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"Better Book It!" is a Chapter 1 walkthrough section in Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School walkthrough in which players must obtain three books from the campus bookstore [src-0dc02cf791]. This segment immediately follows "Dorm sweet dorm" after the player accesses student dormitory room 3517 [src-0dc02cf791]. Each book is stored behind glass and requires solving an individual puzzle and paying $3 per book [src-0dc02cf791].

Prerequisites and Location

Before beginning this section, complete the prerequisite "Dorm sweet dorm" tasks by unlocking the dormitory door padlock with code 346 (derived from counting 3 spades, 4 hearts, and 6 clubs) and entering dormitory room 3517 [src-0dc02cf791].

To locate the bookstore:

1. Return down to the first floor of the campus building [src-0dc02cf791].
2. Open the door leading out to the courtyard [src-0dc02cf791].
3. Pass through the courtyard to find the bookstore entrance [src-0dc02cf791].

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

All three required books are locked behind glass cases within the shop [src-0dc02cf791]. Each display features a small puzzle that must be solved before paying $3 to retrieve the item [src-0dc02cf791].

Ciphers from B to A

• Puzzle Mechanism: The display presents the encrypted code FVSFLB [src-0dc02cf791].
• Solution: Shift each letter down by one position in the alphabet following the "B to A" cipher rule [src-0dc02cf791]. Decoding FVSFLB yields EUREKA [src-0dc02cf791].
• Acquisition: Enter the code and pay $3 to claim the book [src-0dc02cf791].

Hiding and Seeking

• Puzzle Mechanism: Observe the front cover of the book to determine which shape each eye is looking toward [src-0dc02cf791].
• Solution: Match each eye color with its corresponding geometric shape on the lock inputs [src-0dc02cf791]:
  • Green: Square [src-0dc02cf791]
  • Brown: Diamond [src-0dc02cf791]
  • Blue: Triangle [src-0dc02cf791]
  • Yellow: Circle [src-0dc02cf791]
• Acquisition: Input the matching shapes into the lock and pay $3 to obtain the book [src-0dc02cf791].

Next Section

After purchasing the three books from the bookstore, proceed to the next section of the Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School walkthrough, titled "Head to Head" [src-0dc02cf791]. Head back inside the main building, take the stairs up to the third floor to reach the headmaster's office, and answer the phone inside [src-0dc02cf791].

Details

sectionType

Walkthrough section (Chapter 1)

objective

Get three books from the bookstore

location

The bookstore is on the first floor, beyond the courtyard. Return down to the first floor, open the door to the courtyard, go through, and the bookshop is there.

puzzleSetup

All three books you need are behind glass, and each has a small puzzle to solve to reach it.

puzzles

• Ciphers from B to A: The code on the book is FVSFLB. Since the cipher is B to A, move each letter down one — it spells EUREKA. Pay $3 to get the book.
• Hiding and Seeking: Look at the shapes each of the eyes is looking at on the front cover. Match the eye colour to the colours on the lock and input the correct symbols. Green is square, brown is diamond, blue is triangle, and yellow is circle. Pay $3 to get the book.

cost

$3 per book (paid after solving each book's puzzle)

prerequisite

Follows the 'Dorm sweet dorm' section; the player has already entered their dormitory (student number 3517) before starting this section.

nextSection

Head to Head — go to the headmaster's office on the third floor and answer the phone.

Sources

• Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School walkthrough - Full guide and puzzle ...