If you’re playing Blue Prince and want to maximize your daily earnings, solving the Trading Post puzzle is one of the best ways to do it. This hidden challenge rewards you with the Allowance Token, a permanent upgrade that doubles your daily income from one coin to two. While the puzzle itself is tricky, this step-by-step guide will ensure you can locate and solve it with ease.
How to Find the Trading Post Puzzle
Before you can even attempt the puzzle, you’ll need to unlock access to the Trading Post. Here’s how:
- Head to the Utility Closet (located in the basement) and turn on the power.
- With the power on, go to the Garage and open its doors, granting you access to the outside area.
- Follow the bridge outside until you reach a small shed. Open its door to reveal three interactive options, similar to those found in Mt. Holly.
- One of these options is the Trading Post, where you can exchange items and, more importantly, find the puzzle box.
How to Solve the Trading Post Puzzle
Once inside the Trading Post, you’ll encounter a 3×3 grid puzzle with yellow, pink, and gray squares. The goal is to rearrange the squares so that:
- All four yellow squares are in the corners.
- The pink square is in the middle row, far-left position.
To achieve this, follow this exact button-pressing sequence:
5–7. Middle row, far-left square (press three times in a row)
10–12. Middle row, far-left square (press three more times)
14–15. Middle row, far-left square (press two more times)
17–19. Middle row, far-left square (press three final times)
Final Step: Activate the Triangle Buttons
Once the squares are in the correct positions, press all four triangular buttons in the corners (order doesn’t matter). The box will then open, revealing the Allowance Token.
Reward: The Allowance Token
Grabbing the Allowance Token permanently increases your daily income from one coin to two, making it much easier to purchase upgrades and progress faster in Blue Prince.
Tips & Troubleshooting
- Double-check positions – If the puzzle doesn’t open, verify that:
- Yellow squares are in all four corners.
- The pink square is in the middle row, far-left spot.
- Reset if needed – If you make a mistake, exit and re-enter the Trading Post to reset the puzzle.
- Take it slow – Rushing the inputs can lead to errors, so follow the sequence carefully.
Conclusion
The Trading Post puzzle is one of Blue Prince’s most valuable secrets, offering a permanent income boost that makes the rest of the game smoother. By following this guide, you’ll be able to locate, solve, and claim your reward without frustration.Now that you’ve unlocked a higher daily allowance, you can focus on exploring more of the game’s mysteries—happy treasure hunting!
Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Windows PCGenre(s): Adventure, puzzle, roguelikeDeveloper(s): Dogubomb, Dogubomb Inc.Publisher(s):Raw FuryEngine: UnityMode: Single-playerage rating (PEGI): +3
