Why is part of the room dark?

Some areas are initially unlit. Look for a lamp, light switch, or collectible light source to illuminate the hidden sections — items may be waiting there.

How do I read the clock code?

Note where the hour and minute hands point. Each hand's position corresponds to a digit in the combination lock. Compare the clock with any written clue from the wastebasket to confirm the sequence.

Is the record player interactive?

Yes — tapping the turntable or speaker may play a clue, open a hidden compartment in the nightstand, or reveal an item.

Rooms & Exits level guide

Rooms & Exits Level 42 Walkthrough

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A cozy guest bedroom with a teal-pillowed bed, a vinyl record player on the nightstand, and an analog wall clock — dig through the wastebasket, decode the clock's time into a combination, and solve a rotating-digit lock to find the key out.

Board Notes

Layout: Warm hardwood floors with neutral-toned walls. A double bed with beige-brown covers and teal-green accent pillows rests against a white upholstered headboard. A wooden bedside table holds a turntable (vinyl record player) and a cylindrical Bluetooth speaker. A white wastebasket sits beside the bed. An analog wall clock hangs above the scene. A potted plant on a shelf and sections of the room that start in darkness round out the space.
Goal: Decipher clues from the clock, wastebasket, and hidden items to solve the rotating-digit combination lock and escape the guest bedroom.

Quick Tips for Rooms & Exits Level 42 (spoiler-free)

Check the wastebasket first — the crumpled note inside is easy to overlook.
Read the wall clock carefully; the hour and minute hand positions translate to combination digits.
If the board feels stuck, look for the color with the cleanest path and use that to regain space.

How to Solve Rooms & Exits Level 42 — Full Solution

Tap the wastebasket to find a discarded note or item inside. Check under and behind the teal pillows on the bed for hidden items.
Read the analog wall clock — note the exact hour and minute positions. These translate to digits for the combination lock.
Interact with the record player and speaker on the nightstand; activating one may reveal a secondary clue or open a drawer.
Enter the decoded digits on the rotating-column lock. Retrieve the key or tool inside, then search remaining dark areas by finding a light switch or lamp to illuminate hidden zones before exiting.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring the wastebasket because it looks like part of the background — it holds a critical clue.
Misreading the clock hands — double-check whether the game uses 12-hour positions or maps the hands to different digit conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is part of the room dark?
Some areas are initially unlit. Look for a lamp, light switch, or collectible light source to illuminate the hidden sections — items may be waiting there.
How do I read the clock code?
Note where the hour and minute hands point. Each hand's position corresponds to a digit in the combination lock. Compare the clock with any written clue from the wastebasket to confirm the sequence.
Is the record player interactive?
Yes — tapping the turntable or speaker may play a clue, open a hidden compartment in the nightstand, or reveal an item.