Silent Hill 2 Remake: A Guide to Solving the Coin Puzzle in Wood Side Apartments

In Silent Hill 2 Remake, players follow James Sunderland on his quest through the eerie town of Silent Hill to find his wife, Mary. The game is packed with perplexing puzzles that must be solved to advance the storyline. One of the primary challenges players encounter is the Coin Puzzle located in the Reception Room of the Wood Side Apartments. To progress, players need to find three coins and decipher several riddles to unlock a key. This guide will outline where to locate the coins and how to solve the associated riddles.

Solving the Coin Puzzle in Wood Side Apartments

Upon entering the Wood Side Apartments, grab the map from the board near the reception counter. Next, head into the Reception Room to find the Coin Puzzle box, which requires three coins. Players can discover these coins on different floors of the apartment complex.

Finding the Man Coin

To obtain the Man Coin, start by visiting Apartment 108. Inside, you’ll find a Golden Apple Handle on a cupboard. Take the handle and go to Apartment 208 on the second floor, where you’ll find a similar cupboard that can be unlocked with the Golden Apple.

This action will allow you to slide the cupboard to the right, revealing a hidden passage leading to Apartment 206. Here, you must solve a safe puzzle. The correct combination is Right 13, Left 7, Right 11. Successfully opening the safe will reward you with the Man Coin and a Steel Key.

For a detailed guide on locating the Golden Apple and unlocking the safe, refer to this resource.

Finding the Woman Coin

After acquiring the Flashlight and progressing through the area, locate the door next to Apartment 212. Enter to discover a garbage chute; peering down reveals the Woman Coin. However, you can’t access it just yet. Continue exploring until you find the 2F Small Staircase Key, which unlocks a door near Apartment 213.

Once you’ve saved your game, head to the third floor and go to Apartment 310, which connects to Apartment 312 via a balcony. Inside Apartment 312, look for a small crawlspace with blood on the floor. Proceed through this space to find a laundry room containing a Canned Juice item.

Pick up the canned juice and toss it down the garbage chute in the laundry room to displace the trash below. Return to the courtyard to find the Woman Coin on the ground.

Finding the Snake Coin

With the Woman Coin in hand, backtrack to the end of the hallway and enter Apartment 116. A cutscene will play featuring Eddie. After it concludes, jump out the window into the pool area, where you will encounter several Lying Figure enemies. Eliminate them using your Wooden Plank or Handgun, then drop into the pool. Interact with the red stroller to discover the Snake Coin.

Solving the Coin Riddles

The Coin Puzzle Box features four riddles that players must complete to earn their reward. The coins can be placed in five slots and rotated, which is crucial for solving certain riddles. Here are the solutions:

First Riddle:

Three bright coins in the five holes be,  

first sits the Maiden underneath the tree.  

The wind from behind the Maiden doth blow,  

a beautiful Flower alone has to grow.  

And here comes the Man, so sleek and so fine,  

in the pale moonlight his eyes doth shine.

- Solution: Place the Bronze Sunflower on the far right, the Golden Woman in the center, and the Silver Man on the far left.

Second Riddle:

The man doth approach, his Blade now revealed,  

his face disappears behind shining steel.  

Away from the man doth the Maiden flee,  

towards the Flower, away from the tree.

- Solution: Position the Bronze Sunflower on the far right, the Golden Woman in the second slot from the right, and the Silver Sword in the fourth slot from the right.

Third Riddle:

Where once grew a Flower, a venomous glee,  

where once a Maiden, but a stone doth be.  

And over her Grave the Main doth remain,  

his blade never met the vile Serpent's vein.

- Solution: Place the Bronze Snake on the far right, the Gold Gravestone in the second slot from the right, and the Silver Man in the center.

Fourth Riddle:

The Beast who its teeth in her flesh doth bore,  

He who has failed, She who is no more.  

Now unto you falls a grievous chore,  

who carries the blame for what fate had in store?

- Solution: Place the Bronze Snake in the top slot.

What to Do After Completing the Puzzle

After successfully solving all four riddles, you will receive the Apartment 201 Key. Use this key to unlock the door and enter, triggering the final cutscene for this area. Enjoy your exploration of Silent Hill 2 Remake as you uncover more of its chilling mysteries!