Cracking the Clergy Row Math Puzzle in Mouse: P.I. For Hire
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A quick guide on how to solve the lever-based math puzzles during the 'A Bit of a Scene' job in Mouse: P.I. For Hire, courtesy of Polygon.
If you are diving into the striking retro-animated noir world of Mouse: P.I. For Hire and finding yourself stuck on the arithmetic, you are definitely not alone. During the "A Bit of a Scene" job, players eventually infiltrate the Clergy Row police station where progression grinds to a halt for a quick numbers test. Developer Fumi Games leans into classic adventure game logic here, dropping you in front of a room featuring three levers, a confirmation button, and a target number displayed through a window. When you just want to keep blasting through corrupt cops and soaking in the 1930s rubber hose aesthetic, stopping to do math is rarely the top priority.
The main puzzle requires you to hit a target of 26 using three levers marked +3, -2, and +7. Getting the mandatory path open is straightforward once you know the exact sequence, but the game also hides an optional room nearby for players hunting down every secret. That second puzzle requires a target of 35 using levers that offer +3, +6, and -2, rewarding your extra effort with a valuable safe, some cold hard cash, and a new schematic to help kit out your arsenal.
While guides like this are standard fare for contemporary single player releases, they highlight how modern games balance classic puzzle design with fast pacing. Instead of letting players bounce off a brick wall and potentially put the game down, quick digital walkthroughs keep the community moving forward together. For a complete breakdown of the exact lever sequences, check out the original guide over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon