- On Thin Ice chapter 2 walkthrough covers every major puzzle in the office building.
- Lobby Bot reveals the symbol order needed to open the locked box.
- EMP assembly requires copper wire, a flash capacitor, and a light switch.
- Sticks dialogue advances with the reward and Hacksaw evidence choices.
- Bookshelf puzzle uses photos and collected office objects to open the exit.
On Thin Ice Chapter 2 Walkthrough: Arrival
This chapter starts at the police department, where Penny reacts to the photograph of Sticks. Show Penny the photo again to learn that the woman is Sara Stikowski, a negotiator. Kate and Penny then travel to Sticks’ office building, where Lobby Bot blocks the way.
Video Highlights:
- Identify the correct Lobby Bot symbol sequence.
- Build the EMP and disable the security robot.
- Reach Sticks’ office and trigger the smoke bomb escape.
- Arrange the bookshelf objects using the Polaroid clue.
| Objective | Required action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Identify Sticks | Show Penny the photograph again | Learn Sara Stikowski’s name |
| Enter the building | Investigate Lobby Bot | Unlock the symbol puzzle |
| Disable security | Assemble the EMP | Obtain computer chips |
| Reach the office | Use the elevator code | Meet Sticks |
| Open the exit | Complete the bookshelf puzzle | Return to the lobby |
Inspect the environment before tapping randomly. Plants, fixtures, and furniture hide several interactive objects that are easy to miss.
Lobby Bot and EMP Puzzle
Lobby Bot gives four dialogue prompts. Ask all of them and watch the emphasized words. The important clues are FIRST, CENTRAL, and LAST, which define the order of the three symbols in the locked box.
The correct sequence is:
- Shield symbol first.
- Hourglass symbol in the center.
- No-talk symbol last.
Opening the box gives you the copper wire. Wrap it around Lobby Bot, then move the plant to reveal the hidden door. Use the broken sculpture shard to open that door and collect the toolbox and ladder.
Read Lobby Bot’s clues
Ask all four questions. Record the three symbols associated with the words FIRST, CENTRAL, and LAST.
Open the locked box
Enter shield, hourglass, and no-talk in that order. Take the copper wire from inside.
Reveal the hidden door
Move the plant, then use the sculpture shard on the concealed opening. Search the toolbox for the screwdriver.
Collect the electrical parts
Place the ladder under the light fixture to obtain the flash capacitor. Remove the light switch with the screwdriver.
Build the EMP
Combine the copper wire, flash capacitor, and light switch, then activate the device on Lobby Bot.
| Item | Where to use it | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Copper wire | Lobby Bot | Starts the EMP setup |
| Sculpture shard | Hidden door | Opens the concealed panel |
| Screwdriver | Light switch | Removes the switch |
| Ladder | Light fixture | Reaches the flash capacitor |
| Flash capacitor | EMP assembly | Completes the electrical device |
After the EMP activates, Lobby Bot breaks apart and leaves computer chips behind. Place the chips into the robot to begin the reprogramming puzzle. Fit every chip so matching patterns connect in each direction. The completed grid opens the elevator route.
Do not discard the sculpture shard after opening the hidden door. It is part of the required item chain, and the elevator cannot be reached until the electrical sequence is complete.
Sticks Office and Dialogue Choices
Use the elevator panel to enter 4365. The symbols on the clue panel match the four buttons: the black-and-white button is 4, the yellow-and-black button is 3, the black-framed button is 6, and the solid black button is 5.
Once inside Sticks’ office, tap her to begin the conversation. Kate must establish that she has a grievance before Sticks will listen. Choose these responses:
- “We never get a reward.”
- “I have Hacksaw’s evidence.”
Place the hard drive on the table and select “think about dinner.” Penny attempts to arrest Sticks, but Sticks escapes through the elevator after releasing a smoke bomb.
| Dialogue stage | Correct choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Establish the grievance | “We never get a reward.” | Shows Kate’s complaint |
| Present leverage | “I have Hacksaw’s evidence.” | Persuades Sticks to continue |
| Final prompt | “think about dinner” | Triggers the escape sequence |
| After the smoke bomb | Use the fan | Clears the office |
The dialogue choices are short, but they control the scene’s progress. If the conversation stalls, revisit Sticks and select the grievance, evidence, and dinner responses in that order.
After the smoke bomb appears, move the chair and collect the fan. Plug in the fan to clear the smoke. Search the room for the doll, bookcase ornaments, curtain rope, duct tape, and hard drive. Penny holds the hard drive temporarily, so focus on the remaining objects while preparing the exit puzzle.
Office Items and Bookshelf Solution
Use duct tape on the broken lamp to obtain it. Use the curtain rope to reach the key hanging from the chandelier. The key opens the safe, which contains the Polaroids. Examine the photos and take the clamp. The frightened girl visible in the photos provides the final clue for the bookshelf arrangement.
Use the clamp to retrieve the plaque stuck beneath the bookshelves. You should now have the full group of objects needed for the display puzzle.
Reach the Key
Fix the lamp with duct tape, then use the curtain rope to pull the chandelier key within reach.
Open the Safe
Use the chandelier key on the safe and collect the Polaroids. Examine them before leaving the area.
Recover the Plaque
Take the clamp from the photos and use it beneath the bookshelves to pull out the missing plaque.
| Collection step | Item or clue | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Repair | Duct tape and broken lamp | Obtain the lamp |
| Reach | Curtain rope and chandelier | Take the key |
| Unlock | Key and safe | Collect Polaroids |
| Inspect | Polaroids | Take the clamp |
| Retrieve | Clamp and bookshelf base | Obtain the plaque |
Arrange the objects on the shelves by comparing them with the background items shown in the photos. The arrangement includes the cup, plant, moon-like ornament, crystal, lamp, clock, horse, document, vase, butterfly, fan, sculpture, cactus, and coral. The exact visual placement matters, so use the photographs as the controlling reference rather than guessing from object names.
Chapter 2 Item Check:
- Collect the fan and clear the smoke
- Repair the lamp with duct tape
- Use the rope to obtain the chandelier key
- Take the Polaroids and recover the plaque
- Arrange every bookshelf object from the photo clue
Spread the Polaroids out and inspect the background carefully. The scene shows the intended object positions more reliably than a random trial-and-error arrangement.
Final Exit and Chapter 2 FAQ
After the bookshelf display is complete, return to the lobby. The final movement puzzle uses sliding squares to create routes for both characters. Shift the blocks until Kate and Penny each have a clear path. When both paths are open, the chapter concludes in the lobby with Lobby Bot calling for help.
| Final task | Solution approach | Completion result |
|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf display | Match objects to the Polaroid background | Exit route opens |
| Lobby return | Leave Sticks’ office through the elevator | Characters reach the lobby |
| Sliding blocks | Create a route for both characters | Both paths become available |
| Chapter ending | Pick up Lobby Bot and watch the scene | Chapter 2 ends |
The safest route is to solve the building puzzles in order: Lobby Bot, EMP, elevator code, Sticks’ dialogue, smoke removal, bookshelf display, and sliding blocks.
Q: What is the Lobby Bot symbol order in the On Thin Ice chapter 2 walkthrough?
Enter the shield first, the hourglass in the center, and the no-talk symbol last. The order comes from the emphasized FIRST, CENTRAL, and LAST clues.
Q: What is the elevator code in Chapter 2?
The elevator code is 4365. Match the black-and-white, yellow-and-black, black-framed, and solid black buttons to their corresponding digits.
Q: Which dialogue choices convince Sticks to cooperate?
Choose “We never get a reward,” then “I have Hacksaw’s evidence.” After placing the hard drive, select “think about dinner.”
Q: How do I finish the bookshelf puzzle?
Collect the lamp, key, Polaroids, clamp, plaque, fan, ornaments, and other display objects. Use the Polaroid backgrounds to place every item in the matching position.
For additional chapter navigation, use the Adventure Escape Mysteries On Thin Ice Chapter 2 guide as a reference alongside this puzzle route.