In this guide, I explain how I complete the Playplace section in Subliminal step by step. I cover the route to the Fun-O-Meter, the power restoration objective, the TV clue puzzle, the Tic-Tac-Toe board, and both path choices at the end.
Playplace mixes exploration and puzzle progression, so I simply follow the same order as the level and use each clue as it appears.
Playplace Walkthrough
- I follow the red illuminated arrows until I reach the Fun-O-Meter.
- I need to find four switches to restore power.
- After restoring power, I continue with the next puzzle setup in the area.
- This turns on the TV. I pay attention to the hints about Tic-Tac-Toe and the teacup pattern shown on the screen.
- I input that clue into the Tic-Tac-Toe board placed to the left of the final switch.
- I return to the Fun-O-Meter once it has power.
- I complete the Fun-O-Meter minigame by interacting with the cannons using E and shooting blocks with LMB into the structure in the middle of the pit.
Path 1 – Avert
On this path, I avoid looking at Smile and keep moving forward.
- I follow the red illuminated arrows.
- I enter the door to continue.
Path 2 – Focus
On this path, I focus on Smile, which starts a chase sequence.
Playplace complete.