To escape room 204 in Silent Hill: Townfall, players must decipher a calendar puzzle by gathering three distinct clues. This puzzle serves as the first significant riddle encountered near the conclusion of the game's prologue.
The Calendar Puzzle
The challenge arises during the "Escape" mission, the second segment of Silent Hill: Townfall, which follows the "Cold Open." After navigating a flooded environment, players arrive at a hotel room marked with the number 204. A cutscene initiates the puzzle, preventing immediate exit through the locked door.
The solution lies within a calendar wheel affixed to the bathroom door. This mechanism features an outer ring for the day, a middle ring for the month, and an inner ring for the year. Correctly aligning these components is crucial for progression.
Gathering the Clues
To determine the correct date, players must locate three pieces of information scattered within the room:
- The Day: By interacting with the CRTV and viewing the second video, the number "18th" will be displayed on screen.
- The Month: In the same CRTV broadcast, a brief visual of a paper calendar shows January circled in red.
- The Year: A room service card resting on the desk prominently features the year 1996 at its top.
The Solution
Combining these clues reveals the complete date required: January 18th, 1996. Setting the circular calendar to this specific date is the key to unlocking the room.
Upon successful alignment, the bathroom door will open, revealing the key to room 204. This key allows players to exit the hotel room and continue their journey in the "Escape" mission of Silent Hill: Townfall.