This complete Chapter 1 walkthrough for BunnyBakery provides the step-by-step solutions to all puzzles, the locations of every key item and hidden mask, and the exact requirements for unlocking the True Ending. Your primary objective is to bake the ceremonial cake for a special customer by following a disturbing recipe, all while avoiding the bakery's menacing proprietor, Mr. Paws.
This guide covers the full version of Chapter 1, which is also featured in the game's demo. Whether you're stuck on a specific puzzle or hunting for every secret, this is the definitive resource.
Getting Started: The First 5 Minutes
Your first goal is to access the back office to find the recipe. The bakery seems deceptively calm at first, but the clock is ticking. Mr. Paws begins his patrol route about two minutes into the chapter, so moving with purpose is key.
Finding the Office Key
The Office Key is not in an obvious location. Head to the main dining area with the customer tables. Look for the table in the far-left corner, the one with a single cupcake left on a plate. The key is stuck to the underside of the tabletop with a piece of old tape. You'll need to crouch to see and retrieve it.
Unlocking the Back Office
With the key in hand, proceed to the hallway behind the main counter. The door marked "Employees Only" leads to the kitchen, while the unmarked wooden door at the end of the hall is the office. Use the Office Key to unlock it. Once inside, grab the Ceremonial Cake Recipe from the desk. This officially begins the main scavenger hunt of the chapter.
Cracking the Office Safe for the Crimson Icing
Reading the recipe reveals you need several special ingredients. The most puzzling is the "Crimson Icing," which requires a potent red food coloring locked away in the office safe. The combination is hidden in plain sight, disguised as unsettling artwork.
How to Find the Combination
On the corkboard above the office desk, you'll find three strange children's drawings pinned up. Each drawing features a grotesque creature. The key to the combination is counting the number of eyes on each creature, read from left to right.
- First Drawing: A spider-like thing with four distinct eyes.
- Second Drawing: A floating, amoeba-like monster with eight eyes.
- Third Drawing: A tall, cyclops-like figure with only one eye.
This gives you the sequence you need for the safe's rotary dial.
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The Safe Code Solution
The safe is a standard rotary model. You must turn the dial to the correct numbers in sequence. Input the code found from the drawings:
- Turn the dial right to 4.
- Turn the dial left past zero to 8.
- Turn the dial right to 1.
The safe will click open, revealing the Potent Red Coloring. You can now return to the kitchen to mix the Crimson Icing.
Journey to the Basement for the Weeping Flour
The final core ingredient is the "Weeping Flour," a pulsating, animate substance stored in the basement. The basement door, located in the kitchen pantry, is locked and requires a special key.
Locating the Winding Key
To get into the basement, you first need to open the antique music box sitting on the main bakery counter. It's locked and requires a Winding Key. This key is hidden in the small staff breakroom connected to the kitchen. Go inside and look under the small square table with two chairs. The Winding Key is taped underneath, just like the Office Key was.
Opening the Music Box for the Basement Key
Return to the main counter with the Winding Key. Use it on the music box. As the creepy melody plays, you must wait for it to finish completely. Do not walk away. Once the tune concludes, a small drawer will pop open on the side of the box, containing the rusty Basement Key. This is also a sound cue for Mr. Paws, so be prepared to hide as soon as you retrieve the key.
BunnyBakery in-game screenshot
Navigating the Basement and Finding the Flour
Head to the pantry at the back of the kitchen and use the Basement Key on the locked door. The basement is dark, so this is where having your wits about you is critical. The Weeping Flour sack is on a metal shelf along the back wall, behind some knocked-over paint cans. It emits a faint glow and a low humming sound, making it easier to locate. Grab it and get out quickly, as Mr. Paws's patrols are more aggressive once the basement is open.
The Final Bake: Solving the Oven Puzzle
With all ingredients gathered, it's time to bake. The large industrial oven in the kitchen requires a specific three-step temperature sequence to activate. Entering the wrong sequence will ruin the cake and attract Mr. Paws.
Finding the Blacklight Flashlight
The sequence is scrawled on the tiled wall to the right of the oven, but it's written in a special ink that's invisible under normal light. You need a Blacklight Flashlight to see it. This tool is located in a locked drawer beneath the main ingredient prep counter in the kitchen. The lock is a simple slide puzzle. The solution is to arrange the sliders to form a continuous path from left to right. Once solved, the drawer opens, and you can collect the flashlight.
The Correct Oven Temperature Sequence
Shine the Blacklight Flashlight on the wall next to the oven. The correct temperature sequence will appear in glowing script. The sequence is always the same:
- Set the temperature to 225°F and press the start button. Wait for the bell to ding.
- Set the temperature to 350°F and press start. Wait for the second ding.
- Set the temperature to 175°F and press start for the final bake. Wait for the third ding.
Once the oven dings for the third time, the Ceremonial Cake is ready. Taking it from the oven triggers the final phase of the chapter.
How to Unlock the True Ending
Simply baking the cake and presenting it leads to the standard (and rather grim) "Bad Ending." To achieve the "True Ending" and escape the bakery, you must find and equip three hidden Bunny Masks before you pick up the finished cake.
All Three Bunny Mask Locations
The masks are hidden in areas you've already visited. You'll need to backtrack to find them all. It's best to collect them before you start the final oven puzzle.
| Mask # | Location | Specifics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Walk-in Freezer | Located off the kitchen. Open the freezer door and look behind a large stack of unmarked white boxes in the back-right corner. |
| 2 | The Back Office | Open the bottom drawer of the grey filing cabinet. The mask is tucked away at the very back, behind some files. |
| 3 | The Basement | In the corner opposite the stairs, look for a pile of broken wooden crates. The final mask is inside the most damaged crate. |
How to Trigger the Ending Cutscene
After collecting all three masks, the final one will automatically be equipped. Your vision will gain a slight vignette effect, indicating you're on the True Ending path. Only now should you retrieve the finished cake from the oven. Taking the cake will trigger the arrival of the VIP customer. With the mask on, the subsequent cutscene will play out very differently, allowing you to see the truth and escape the nightmare.
BunnyBakery in-game screenshot
Frequently Asked Questions about BunnyBakery Chapter 1
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How do I avoid Mr. Paws? Mr. Paws patrols on a set path. Listen for his heavy, dragging footsteps. Use the designated hiding spots—under counters, inside lockers, or in the pantry—and wait for him to pass. He cannot see you if you are fully concealed.
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What happens if I get the recipe wrong? If you use the wrong oven sequence or try to bake with incorrect ingredients, the oven will produce a "Burnt Offering." This alerts Mr. Paws to your exact location for an immediate chase and resets the puzzle.
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Is the Chapter 1 demo the full first chapter? Yes, the freely available demo on platforms like Steam and Itch.io contains the complete Chapter 1 experience, including both the standard and the True Ending.
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Where is the third Bunny Mask? The third and final Bunny Mask is the most commonly missed. It is hidden in the basement. As you enter, look to the far corner to your left, past the shelves. It's inside a broken wooden crate on the floor.
A Terrifying Taste of What's to Come
Completing Chapter 1 of BunnyBakery is a masterclass in atmospheric tension and puzzle-solving. Whether you barely escape with the standard ending or uncover the chilling truth by finding all the masks, it's a powerful introduction to the game's dark world. Every clue is deliberate, and every shadow could be hiding your end, setting a high bar for the horrors that await in the chapters to come.