Rooms & Exits Level 1 Walkthrough & Solution

## The Puzzle Rooms & Exits Level 1 introduces you to the apartment entrance. You wake up locked in a studio apartment with no memory of how you got here. The front door is bolted shut with a simple keypad lock displaying four empty digit slots. Around the modest space, you notice a desk with drawers, a bookshelf with oddly arranged volumes, and a side table with a framed photo. ## Solution The four-digit code to unlock the front door is 0729. This code is derived from the birthdates of family members shown in the framed photograph on the side table. The first two digits represent the month and day of one family member, while the final two digits belong to another. ## Step-by-Step Walkthrough 1. Start by examining the framed photograph on the side table next to the entrance. Zoom in to read the handwritten dates beneath each portrait. You'll see four different birthdates listed. 2. Tap the desk in the center of the room. Open the top drawer to find a small brass key hidden beneath some loose papers. This key will be used later. 3. Open the left desk drawer and collect the notebook inside. In this notebook, you'll find a partially completed cipher key in the margins. Circle the relevant numbers that match the photo dates. 4. Move to the bookshelf against the far wall. The books appear to be arranged in a specific order, not alphabetically. Notice that one book spine displays Roman numerals: I, III, VII, IX. These correspond to positions 1, 3, 7, and 9 in the code sequence. 5. Pull the seventh book from the left on the middle shelf. Behind it, you'll find a small compartment containing a handwritten note that reads: Month and day of the eldest, then month and day of the youngest. 6. Return to the photograph and identify which family member is oldest (usually apparent from the context) and youngest. Extract their birthdates accordingly: month-day-month-day format. 7. Approach the keypad lock on the front door. Enter the four-digit code 0729 (July 29th combined with the second date in the format shown). The door will click open and you'll escape the apartment. ## Why It's Tricky Most players get stuck because they overlook the photograph as the primary puzzle source. The key is understanding that the notebook's cipher is a red herring designed to distract you. The actual solution lies in the visible photograph combined with the hint about eldest and youngest. Additionally, the Roman numerals on the bookshelf spine seem important but are merely decorative misdirection. Players often waste time trying to decode the notebook or rearrange books when the answer is straightforward once you read the photograph carefully. ## Why This Level Is Tricky Your first room sets the tone for the entire game. Take your time examining every object — there's no time limit. Tap everything, open every drawer, and look behind furniture. The sense of discovery when you find a hidden clue is what makes this game special. ## Common Mistakes Players frequently make these errors on Level 1: - Forgetting to check behind and under objects — drawers, rugs, and picture frames often hide smaller items. - Assuming a puzzle is unsolvable when you're actually missing a clue from a different part of the room. - Not re-examining completed puzzle areas — solving one puzzle sometimes reveals new interactive elements nearby. ## About Rooms And Exits Rooms & Exits is an escape room puzzle game where players must find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock doors to progress through increasingly complex rooms. Each room has a unique theme and puzzle mechanic.