Little Nightmares 3 – How to Solve the Wooden Floor Puzzle in Chapter 1

Stuck in the dark room with the wooden floor and baskets in Chapter 1 of Little Nightmares 3? Our guide shows you the simple co-op solution to break the floor and continue your journey.

A Guide to the Chapter 1 Wooden Floor Break Puzzle

Stuck in the Wooden Floor Room?

So you’ve made it to a mysterious, dark room in Chapter 1. The area is filled with large woven baskets, and the floor is made of old, creaky wooden planks. It’s a classic Little Nightmares vibe.

The problem is, there’s no obvious way out. The doors are sealed, and the baskets don’t seem to hide any secrets. The only thing that seems out of place is the floor itself, which is your one and only clue to solving this puzzle.

The Solution: A Co-op Ground Pound

The secret to escaping this room lies in teamwork. This is one of the first major co-op puzzles in the game, and it requires both Low and Alone to perform a specific action at the exact same time.

You need to find a weak spot in the wooden floor. Once you’ve found it, both characters need to jump and land on it simultaneously. The combined weight and impact of your landing will cause the planks to break, dropping you down into the next area.

Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking the Floor

Ready to break out? Here’s a simple checklist of what you need to do.

1. First, walk around the room and inspect the floor. You’re looking for a section of planks that looks different from the rest—it might be more cracked, a slightly different color, or make a different sound when you walk on it.
2. Once you’ve found the weak spot, position both Low and Alone directly on top of it. Make sure they are standing right next to each other.
3. Now, coordinate a jump so that both characters leap into the air at the same time.
4. As you both land together, the floor will shatter, and you’ll fall through to the next part of the chapter.

How to Coordinate the Jump

Timing is everything for this puzzle. How you do it depends on whether you’re playing solo or with a friend.

In Co-op Mode: If you’re playing with another person, communication is key. The easiest way to sync up is to use voice chat and do a simple countdown: “3, 2, 1, JUMP!” This will ensure you both land at the same moment.

In Solo Mode (with AI): When you’re playing alone, your AI partner is designed to recognize co-op puzzles. Simply walk over to the weak spot and stand on it. Your AI partner should follow you and get into position. When you perform a jump, the AI should automatically copy your action, allowing you to break the floor.

Why This Puzzle is Important

This puzzle is more than just a roadblock; it’s the game’s way of teaching you a core mechanic for Little Nightmares 3.

This is your first real introduction to “co-op weight puzzles.” Throughout your adventure, you’ll find many more situations where you’ll need the combined weight or a simultaneous action from both Low and Alone to progress. Keep an eye out for pressure plates, weak floors, and other environmental clues that might require you to work together.

That’s all there is to it! Now you know how to break through the floor and what this puzzle teaches you for the road ahead. GG!