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Escape Simulator Cats in Time Walkthrough – A Complete Guide

Escape Simulator Cats in Time is one of the most popular escape rooms in the Extra rooms category of Escape Simulator. As the name suggests, this room transports players back in time to the 1920s to solve puzzles and ultimately escape. With quirky contraptions, cryptic clues, and a time travel element, this room promises an exciting adventure.

In this comprehensive walkthrough, I will provide step-by-step solutions to all the puzzles, unlockables, and the escape route for Cats in Time. Whether you are a beginner looking for help or want spoiler-free hints, this guide will help you crack the cryptic clues and escape the room successfully.

Overview of the puzzles in Cats in Time

Here is a quick overview of the major puzzles you need to solve in this escape room:

  • Thermometer puzzle
  • Cupboard puzzle
  • Safe door combination
  • Clock puzzle
  • Strange device
  • Circles puzzle
  • Plant U-Lock
  • Computer screen unlock
  • Lightbulb U-Lock
  • Server desync issue
  • Time machine operation
  • Bio-charger puzzle
  • Golden mirrors puzzle
  • Kite puzzle
  • Final time machine activation

Without further ado, let us get started with solving each of these step-by-step.

Walkthrough – Solutions for all puzzles

1. Thermometer

The first puzzle is located next to the plant on the wall.

  • Open the cabinet doors next to the plant.
  • Take the “Magic of numbers” book from the cabinet and read it.
  • The Fibonacci Sequence given in the book is: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, a, 13, 21, b, 55, 89, 144.
  • The actual Fibonacci Sequence is: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144.
  • Therefore, a = 8 and b = 34.
  • The water temperature is set to (ba) as per the puzzle.
  • Hence, the correct temperature to set on the thermometer is 34.8 degrees Celsius.

Set the thermometer to 34.8 degrees and the cupboard puzzle will unlock.

2. Cupboard puzzle

After entering the right temperature, you‘ll see circles with different sizes light up on the thermometer. This indicates the solution for the cupboard puzzle:

  • Smallest circle = top left cabinet
  • Second smallest circle = bottom left cabinet
  • Biggest circle = bottom right cabinet
  • Second biggest circle = top right cabinet

Open the cupboard doors according to this sequence.

3. Safe door

After solving the cupboard puzzle, a safe door will appear.

  • Read the “Magic of numbers” book again.
  • The Lucas Sequence given here is: 2, 1, 3, X, 7, Y, 18, Z, 47, 76, 123, 199.
  • The actual Lucas Sequence is: 2, 1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, 47, 76, 123, 199.
  • Therefore, X = 4, Y = 11 and Z = 29.
  • The combination for the safe door is XYZ.
  • Hence, enter 4, 11, 29 to unlock the safe.
  • Inside the safe, take the key and use it to open the locker in the top red drawer.
  • Collect the battery from the locker.

4. Clock puzzle

  • Open the last red drawer and take the diary.
  • The diary mentions “Mr. Wiggles playtime” is at 1:15 pm.
  • Set the clock to show 1:15 pm.

5. Strange device

  • Take the alarm clock next to the cupboard.
  • Click the center button on the clock for a hint.
  • Light up the circles on the strange device according to the clock.
  • Once done correctly, take the battery from the device.

6. Circles puzzle

  • Open the cabinet under the tires. Take the circular device inside.
  • Click the light switch next to the canister.
  • Examine the circular device and press the red button.
  • Light up the circles based on these rules:
    • Smallest circle = fully lighted
    • Second smallest circle = 1/2 lighted
    • Biggest circle = 1/4 lighted
    • Second biggest circle = 3/4 lighted

7. Plant U-Lock

  • Take the first plant from the top red shelf.
  • Take the second and third plants from the orange shelves.
  • Put the rose-looking plant in the bio scanner.
  • Rotate the scanner to reveal a 4-digit number.
  • Enter the number 3026 into the U-Lock.
  • Open the cabinet and take the battery inside.

8. Computer screen unlock

  • Click the switch on the side of the orange table to reveal a computer.
  • On the computer screen, click Help to see a hint.
  • The hint says “I love October the most”.
  • Click through the calendar pages until you reach October.
  • The numbers 5, 14, and 1 are circled on the October calendar.
  • Enter 5141 as the passcode on the computer to unlock it.

9. Lightbulb U-Lock

  • On the unlocked computer, click the lightbulb icon.
  • Select Infra Blue and drag the light across the blackboard.
  • This will reveal a 4-digit number – 6255
  • Enter 6255 into the lightbulb U-Lock to open it.

10. Server desync issue

  • Click the blue button next to the gate to open it.
  • Take the note and read it for a clue.
  • Match the lit circle and square buttons in the cabinet to the note.
  • Once they match, take the sync chip and insert it into the holder.

11. Time machine

  • Open the time machine door and insert all 3 batteries collected so far.
  • The note from the server puzzle mentions the year 1921.
  • Set the time on the machine to 1921.

12. Bio-charger

  • Remove the batteries from the time machine.
  • Put a battery in the bio-charger.
  • Open the sliding doors and take the tablet.
  • Read the tablet to know which plant parts to extract – roots, stem, leaves.
  • Place the plants in the extractor correctly.
  • Take the charged battery.

13. Golden mirrors

  • Open the door beside the painting and take the golden mirror and key.
  • Pull the lever to open the window.
  • Put the golden mirror in the rotator.
  • Place a battery between the two mirrors.
  • Rotate the light prism and mirrors to align the light beams.
  • This will charge the battery – collect it.

14. Kite puzzle

  • Use the key from the golden mirror on the keyhole near the open window.
  • Take the kite from the unlocked cabinet.
  • Put a battery in the kite.
  • Attach the kite to the key.
  • This will charge the battery – collect it.

15. Final time machine activation

  • Place all 3 charged batteries in the time machine.
  • Press the red button to activate it and escape Cats in Time!

And that concludes the complete walkthrough for Escape Simulator Cats in Time! I hope these step-by-step solutions help you successfully unlock every puzzle and ultimately escape the room. Do let me know in the comments if you need any clarification or have additional hints to share about this time-travel themed escape room. Happy escaping!

Additional Tips and Hints

Here are some additional tips if you are stuck on specific puzzles:

  • For the thermometer puzzle, pay close attention to the Fibonacci sequence given versus the actual sequence. The mismatches give you the right temperature setting.

  • The cupboard circles act as a visual clue for opening the cabinets in a particular order. Memorize the circle size to cabinet position mapping.

  • For the safe door, the Lucas sequence also has some numbers replaced – spot the mismatches to crack the combination.

  • The clock and calendar puzzles are quite direct clues – set them to the mentioned time and month.

  • The bio-charger tablet explicitly tells you which plant part to extract. Match them correctly.

  • For the mirrors and kite puzzles, manipulate the objects until you get the light beams/battery in the right position.

  • The server desync puzzle requires you to carefully match the visual clue. Check the lit buttons against the note.

  • Try to use or combine objects and clues as soon as you get them. Don‘t wait until the end.

I hope these tips help provide small hints without completely spoiling the puzzle solutions. Let me know if you need any other hints for specific tricky puzzles!

What Makes Cats in Time a Great Escape Room?

There are several elements that make Cats in Time one of the best and most popular escape rooms in Escape Simulator:

Unique time travel theme

The 1920s setting and ability to travel back in time using a time machine makes this room stand out. The setting is immersive with gramophones, vintage cat portraits, and steampunk-inspired design.

Multi-layered puzzles

Puzzles like the thermometer, cupboard unlocking, biological solutions, and mirror light beams have multiple sequential steps, requiringlogical thinking.

Clever connections between clues

There are clever connections between clues like the Magic of Numbers book linking to the safe combination. Players feel a sense of accomplishment when they make these links.

Balance of challenge

The puzzles strike a nice balance between easy and hard. Logic and math-based puzzles appeal to a broad range of players providing an exciting challenge.

High-quality visuals

From the detailed room decor to contraptions like the bio-charger and time machine, everything is visually polished and brings the time period to life.

Sense of adventure

Collecting batteries, charging time machines, opening hidden cabinets – all these elements come together to give players a sense of adventure and purpose.

Overall, Cats in Time delivers a thrilling and complete escape room experience filled with surprises, humour, and satisfaction. The engaging gameplay, puzzles, and time travel storyline make this room a standout.

Final Tips and Tricks for Escaping Cats in Time

Here are some final tips and tricks to keep in mind when attempting Cats in Time:

  • Read and re-read all clues and notes carefully – don‘t miss hidden hints.

  • Try piecing together objects that may be related based on where you find them and their description.

  • If a puzzle seems overly complex, you may be overthinking – try to spot the simpler solution.

  • Don‘t forget to checkout your inventory and connect items you have collected already.

  • Pay attention to patterns and sequences rather than blind guessing – look for the logic.

  • You can use the undo option if you make incorrect moves or feel you are on the wrong path.

  • There are always multiple routes and puzzle orders to reach the final escape – don‘t get stuck on dead-ends.

  • And most importantly, have fun travelling back in time and indulging your puzzle-solving skills!

I hope these tips and my detailed walkthrough help you successfully escape Cats in Time. Let me know if you need any other hints or have feedback on your escape room experience. Happy time travels!

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