After a brief tutorial, we’re thrown into the adventure itself, with all the difficult yet fun puzzles in Machinika: Atlas. But worry not – if you get stuck, I am here to help, and we’ll start with the walkthrough for Chapter 1.
I will share the step-by-step solution to all puzzles, together with screenshots and everything you need to complete the game easily. It’s going to be a fun ride, I guarantee it, so let’s get it started!
NOTE: This walkthrough is for the mobile version of the game, so some mechanics are a bit different (no walking, and taping instead of clicking). But all the solutions for the puzzles are ultimately the same, so it doesn’t matter on which platform you play.
Machinika: Atlas – Chapter 1 New Horizons Walkthrough
1. Interact with the green button until the screen disappears – you’re on your own!
2. Look to the left, on the floor, and take the metal stick. Go back and double tap the sparkling white area near the large sphere.
3. Use the metal stick to open the lid. Get the round box.
4. Zoom into the command control center in the middle of the room and look to its side. Zoom into the glowing mechanism and drag the metal bar downwards, then the glowing white line on the top – drag it to the right.
5. On the bottom wheel, there’s a vertical metal bit that you must drag up into the top wheel. Then, rotate the bottom wheel so the empty spot is facing downwards. Get the strange disc.
6. Now put the bottom wheel in its original position, drag the metal bar down again and turn the top wheel until the empty spot is matching the glowing bar. Get the energy rod.
7. Zoom into the top of the command center and take the piece of paper. I recommend reading it, as it is part of the story.
Also read: Rooms & Exits full walkthrough for a similarly challenging, chapter-based escape the room type of game (all free!).
8. Now, zoom into the other side of the control panel and you will notice that the bar is dirty and stuck. You will unlock the air duster. Drag it over the dirty metal bar and clean it properly.
9. Again, pull the metal bar down, then the glowing one at the top to the right. Bring the two sides of the button together and open the box. It’s time for a more serious puzzle!
10. Tap the round box to zoom in and swipe over the lid to open it. Get the Crystal. Place it on the right side of the box to activate it. Now turn each ring to match the burn marks on the lid, as seen in my screenshot below:
11. Turn the blue handle all the way to the left to reveal the scroll. It shows you how the energy should flow to open the door. And we have a problem that needs solving. So tap the red X on the screen to zoom into the problem:
12. You will need to tap the cogwheels in the correct order, which is this:
- Left Large Cogwheel
- Right Large Cogwheel
- Left Large Cogwheel (twice)
- Right Large Cogwheel
13. In the electrical panel, swipe over the dials to the left, holding the energy rod. Tap to remove it, then put the one in your inventory in its place. Then, use the air duster to clean the circuit board.
Also read: Beyond the Room Walkthrough
14. Now, it’s time to solve the electrical puzzle. We need to make sure that there is a constant flow of electricity to the sides. Here is how the final thing should look like:
15. This takes us to a new puzzle. We’ll have to rotate each side of the wheel until there is a direct line from the top to the bottom. Here is how the solved puzzle should look like:
16. Zoom into the lock on the door and place the round item from your inventory on top of it. Rotate it to the right until all the holes on your item light up:
17. Zoom into your key and make its head look like a cross/diamond. Rotate the key to open the door and complete Chapter one!
This is it! You have now completed the game’s first (and easiest!) part. I have more walkthroughs published on the website and I recommend checking them out as well if you get stuck:
- Machinika: Atlas – Chapter 2 Walkthrough
- Chapter 3 Walkthrough for Machinika Atlas
- Machinika: Atlas – Chapter 4 walkthrough
NOTE: If you’re wondering whether or not it’s worth buying the full game on mobile to play past chapter one, my answer is YES! The adventure is really nice, and the puzzles become more and more challenging. Plus, there’s a lot of content to unlock, so if you are a fan of this type of game, you’re getting a real treat!
Until then, I recommend checking out other great puzzle games that I have the full solution for, like Adventure Escape Mysteries: Canine Cases:
- AE Mysteries: Canine Cases – Chapter 4 Walkthrough
- AE Mysteries: Canine Cases – Chapter 3 Walkthrough
- AE Mysteries: Canine Cases – Chapter 2 Walkthrough
- AE Mysteries: Canine Cases – Chapter 1 Walkthrough
If you still have questions about the puzzles in the game, let me know and I will help you ASAP.