Deep within the sprawling mansion of Blue Prince lies the Boiler Room-a mechanical heart that powers the estate’s most crucial secrets. Activating this steam-driven puzzle is your gateway to unlocking new rooms and mysteries, but mastering its complex valves, pipes, and levers is no simple task. Ready to bring the manor’s power back to life? Here’s how to activate the Boiler Room and channel steam power through the mansion’s veins.
The Boiler Room will send steam power through the steam ducts on the ceiling to any connecting room, as long as they also have steam ducts. However, you’ll need to figure out how to activate the steam power first, which will require you to turn a lot of valves and pipes. Solving the puzzle can be very tedious, but once solved, you’ll unlock a lot of useful mechanics.
Here’s how to activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince.
How to activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince
To activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince, you first need to power all three green steam tanks by turning their valves until the meters reach the green zone-two tanks are on the lower level and one on the upper level. Then, manipulate the two rotatable red pipes and the two small blue hand levers to direct the steam flow correctly. This involves rotating pipes to connect steam paths, stopping a conveyor belt to access the second tank, and using an elevator to reach the upper level where you activate a control panel. Once the control panel lights up, press the button to turn on the Boiler Room, enabling steam power to flow through the mansion’s ducts. After activation, you can use a lever to redirect steam power to different parts of the estate, unlocking new puzzles and areas.
Before activating the steam power in the Boiler Room, you should know what you’re working with:
- Three green steam tanks – There are two green tanks on the lower floor and one green tank on the upper floor. Each tank has a valve that turns it on and releases steam through its connecting pipes.
- Rotatable red pipes – On the lower floor, there are two rotatable red pipes that can redirect the steam in different directions.
- Small blue hand levers – There are two small blue hand levers that can control the direction the steam is flowing. One can be found on the lower floor, while the other can be found beside the tank on the upper floor.
- Control panel – On the upper floor, you’ll find a control panel in the center of the room. This control panel will allow you to activate the steam power in the Boiler Room and redirect the steam through the ducts.
How to activate each green tank
First things first, you’ll need to activate all three green tanks in the Boiler Room. Activate the first green tank at the bottom of the stairs by rotating its valve, which will release steam through its connecting pipe.
Next, rotate the red pipes so that the steam is directed towards the second tank on the lower floor. This will activate the vertical conveyor belt that was blocking the second tank’s valve, but, to turn the valve, you’ll need to stop the conveyor belt from moving at just the right time. We recommend turning the first green tank on and off until you can turn the second tank’s valve.
With the second tank activated, turn the blue hand lever, which can be found on its connecting pipe, to the right, and follow the pipe to the rotatable red pipe. Turn the red pipe so it’s pointed towards the elevator in the corner, activate its buttons. Get on the elevator and ride it to the top to find the next green tank.
Turn the valve on the green tank and redirect the small blue hand lever on its connecting pipe towards the left. At the end of the walkway, turn the lever to the left to lift and unlock the barred door. Next, ride the elevator back down to the lower floor to redirect steam to the control panel.
To redirect steam to the control panel, you’ll need to rotate the red pipes and small blue hand lever so that steam is directed from the tanks to the center of the room. Once the steam has been rerouted, walk up the stairs and along the pathways to the control panel.
Press the activate button to turn on the control panel and send steam power through its ducts. Below the control panel, you’ll find a slider that can be shifted to the left and right. This will shift the steam power to the left and right ducts respectively – meaning power will only be sent to rooms in said direction.
How to connect power from the Boiler Room in Blue Prince
To connect power from the Boiler Room in Blue Prince, first ensure all three green steam tanks are activated by turning their valves until the meters are in the green zone. Then, manipulate the two rotatable red pipes and the small blue hand levers to direct steam flow properly-this includes powering the elevator to access the upper floor where the control panel is located. Once the steam is correctly routed, activate the control panel on the upper floor to send power through the steam ducts. You can then choose which doorway to direct power toward, linking the Boiler Room’s steam power to adjacent rooms equipped with ducts, such as the Security Room, Laboratory, or Pump Room. When successfully connected, the ducts will glow blue, indicating power flow to those areas.
To connect power from the Boiler Room to other rooms in Blue Prince, you’ll need to activate the control panel in the center of the upper floor, and shift the power towards one of the doorways. Then, you’ll need to draft a connecting room that has needs power:
- Laboratory
- Garage
- Pump Room
- Laundry Room
However, as drafting is random, luck is not always in your favor. Instead, you might need to draft a room that has ducts:
- Boiler Room
- Security Room
- Laboratory
- Pump Room
- Locker Room
- Passageway
- Archives
- Darkroom
Power will go through the ducts in these rooms – giving you another chance to draft one of the rooms that needs power. Once a powered-connection has been made, the ducts will glow blue.
Want to discover the secret steps to activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince
To activate the Boiler Room in Blue Prince, start by powering up all three green steam tanks-two on the lower floor and one upstairs-by turning their valves to release steam. Next, rotate the two red pipes on the lower level to direct steam flow properly: first, send steam toward the second green tank to activate a conveyor belt and gain access, then redirect steam to power the elevator. Use the elevator to reach the upper floor, where you flip a switch to unlock the upper gate. Return downstairs, adjust the pipes again to send steam up through the center, and finally activate the center column by pressing the button on the control panel. Once powered, you can redirect steam to various parts of the mansion via the control panel’s output switch, unlocking new rooms and puzzles throughout the estate.
What is the exact sequence to activate all three green tanks in Blue Prince
The exact sequence to activate all three green tanks in Blue Prince’s Boiler Room is as follows:
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Activate the first green tank on the lower floor by turning its valve open. Then rotate the nearby I-shaped red pipe into a vertical position to connect this tank to the Y-shaped red pipe.
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Rotate the Y-shaped red pipe so that one end connects to the I-shaped pipe, another end connects to the conveyor belt, and the last end connects to the pipe leading to the upper floor door. This powers the conveyor belt, which reveals the valve for the second green tank.
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Deactivate the conveyor belt steam by turning off the first tank or rotating one of the red pipes, allowing access to the second green tank’s valve. Turn this valve to activate the second tank.
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Rotate the I-shaped red pipe horizontally to connect steam toward the elevator’s blue box. Flip the blue switch near the green tanks to redirect steam and power the elevator.
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Take the elevator to the upper floor and activate the third green tank by turning its valve. Flip the second blue switch by this tank to direct steam toward the central machine. Flip a rusty switch nearby to open an upper-floor door.
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Return to the lower floor and rotate the I-shaped red pipe vertically again. Rotate the Y-shaped red pipe so it connects the I-shaped pipe, the central control machine, and the pipe leading to a blue box near the corner. This opens a bridge upstairs.
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Flip the blue switch up to redirect steam to the central machinery. Then proceed upstairs, cross the bridge, and reach the central control panel.
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Press the activate button on the control panel to power the Boiler Room and send steam through the mansion’s ducts.
This sequence ensures all three green tanks are activated and steam is correctly routed to power the Boiler Room machinery and open new paths.
