About Cube Escape: Theatre
Cube Escape: Theatre is a point-and-click puzzle in which a visit to a mysterious theatre connects a bar, a stage and a series of strange performances. You explore the scenes, collect objects and use clues from one part of the theatre to make progress elsewhere. The stage changes as its acts unfold, so a familiar prop may become relevant at a different moment.
How to Start at the Bar
Talk to the bartender and inspect the recipe by the drinks. The first cocktail is a Screwdriver: add two measures of vodka and two of orange juice to the mixer, shake it and pour the drink into a glass. Give it to the man at the bar and interact with him to obtain a screwdriver tool. Take the glass back as well.
The name is a useful clue: the cocktail leads to the tool, but the tool has a separate use. Keep it in mind when you encounter a fixture that needs attention elsewhere in the theatre. Examine photographs and other close-up details as well as the obvious objects on the counter.
Follow the Stage Performances
Move between the bar and stage, opening the curtain when the next event is available. Each act has its own arrangement of characters and props. Instead of applying the previous act's solution again, inspect what has changed and look for a new sequence or object to use.
Some clues are visual and some appear in conversations. If a mechanism does not respond, compare its markings with information found in another scene. Returning to an earlier location with a newly acquired item is often more useful than repeatedly clicking the same inactive prop.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse click | Inspect, collect and use objects |
Practical Tips
- Read the drink recipe before mixing; the two measures of each ingredient matter.
- After obtaining a tool, revisit places where you noticed a matching fixture or mechanism.
- Inspect the stage again between acts, as the current performance changes the available clues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to solve every stage puzzle from the bar?
No. The bar supplies items and clues, but progress also comes from examining and interacting with the performances and other theatre scenes.