{
  "id": 285796,
  "title": "Big Walk: So, what's the deal with that number puzzle?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/big-walk-so-whats-the-deal-with-that-number-puzzle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T00:02:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/big-walk-number-puzzle-4166-1899/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of Big Walk, players encounter a peculiar challenge involving a structure near the beach, housing a four-digit number combination inside a frosted glass container. Having previously solved similar puzzles, the player recognizes the significance of these numbers. The numbers, 4166 and 1899, are actually latitude and longitude coordinates that point to the exact location of the button needed to access the prize. The article provides a step-by-step solution to the puzzle, starting with the discovery of a map after completing five other puzzles and the red tower. The map, along with a portable compass, allows players to locate the grid square where the button is hidden, east and south of the starting hub. The \"66\" in 4166 and \"99\" in 1899 represent more precise measurements, indicating the button's position within the grid. Two items can be used to find the button: a map or a GPS device. The latter requires visiting the green tower, where a red frame holding the GPS can be found near another sign with additional numbers. Once the GPS is obtained, players can either use it directly or attach it to a companion's backpack to track the button's location on the island. With the button in hand and the nubbin in the puzzle building, players can successfully complete the number puzzle and claim the prize.",
  "summary": "If you're stuck on this early puzzle, we can give you some hints—or the complete solution.",
  "key_points": [
    "Four-digit numbers 4166 and 1899 reveal beach structure's location",
    "Map and compass guide players to grid square with hidden button",
    "GPS device from green tower helps locate button precisely"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The puzzle's use of latitude and longitude coordinates as a four-digit number combination requires players to think creatively and utilize previously acquired items and knowledge to access the prize.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}