How To Solve The Infinity Nikki Whimstar Puzzle

The Whimstar puzzle in Infinity Nikki is a tricky knot to untangle – literally. Instead of the classic star shape, these Whimstars appear as a ball of twine. Get too close, and the open-world game’s camera switches to a top-down perspective to reveal a yellow circle on the ground. If you’re completely stumped, let us walk you through how to solve it.

How to solve the Whimstar puzzle

Find the hidden star in the environment marked by the yellow circle to solve the puzzle and release the Whimstar. Of course, this is easier said than done. The hidden star can take many forms, and it’s often so small that it blends in with its surroundings. They can appear as carriage wheel spokes, signpost illustrations, hanging ornaments, and decorative architecture. However, there are some tips we can share to make spotting them a little easier.

An ‘Investigate’ prompt pops up when the star is nearby, so use that to your advantage by running all around the puzzle perimeter – especially if you’re in a location with a lot of clutter. We also recommend looking carefully at buildings, boats, and other notable objects in the environment where they’re most likely to appear.
Once you solve the Whimstar puzzle, don’t forget to head back and pick it up before you continue your adventure in the free PC game. While you’re here, check out how to get more Infinity Nikki insight to unlock more of the Heart of Infinity. We’ve also got Infinity Nikki cavern locations that hold rare materials for Whim Perfume, plus some of the best Infinity Nikki outfits for beating styling challenges.