How to solve the microphone puzzle in Big Walk

In the co-op walking simulator Big Walk, players find themselves trapped in a seemingly innocuous room with a digital timer counting down to five minutes. This puzzle may appear simple at first glance, but it proves to be an existential crisis for the players. The room contains a couch, a chair, a table with a prize, and three buttons on the wall. Pressing the buttons together shuts the door, trapping the players inside the room.

The timer, seemingly a mere countdown, serves as the true purpose of the room. After realizing their predicament, the players decide to spend the five minutes together, discussing their thoughts and feelings. They waste time by performing trivial tasks, such as flipping light switches or changing positions on the couch. However, the timer remains stubbornly at 05:00, forcing the players to endure the countdown.

As the minutes pass, the players become increasingly restless and frustrated. They discuss their hunger, attempt to retrieve the flashlight, and even consider opening the door – a futile attempt that Tyler vehemently warns against. Despite their futile efforts, the timer remains steadfast, and the players must continue to sit in silence.

The ultimate realization comes when the players find a moment of distraction, kicking the flashlight onto a ledge high in the corner of the room. This brief moment of activity provides a semblance of progress, but the timer still counts down. As the final minutes tick away, the players collectively countdown like a New Year's Eve celebration, realizing the futility of their situation.