The Exercise puzzle happens during the Day 1 morning with Aldous (it is not a Day 2 puzzle). After you set the clock to 7:00 and shave him, Aldous does his morning exercise first — copy the toy soldier's routine — and then you dress him (shirt → vest → bow tie).
Where It Happens
In Aldous's bedroom, once he is awake. A toy soldier demonstrates a short step sequence; you guide Aldous to repeat it.
The Move Order
Copy the toy soldier exactly, one step at a time:
| # | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Left |
| 2 | Right |
| 3 | Down |
| 4 | Right |
| 5 | Right |
| 6 | Down |
If Aldous goes the wrong way, restart the sequence from step 1 — the puzzle checks the whole order, not individual steps.
The Two-Stage Achievement
Completing the exercise unlocks the Waking Up Aldous achievement. Because the morning routine is multi-stage (clock → shave → exercise → dress), make sure you finished every prior step first; the achievement only fires once the full routine is done. The rest of Day 1 (night watch, bolt the door) is separate.
Next up is the garden — see the Flower Puzzle, or return to the full Walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Exercise puzzle?
The Day 1 'Waking up Aldous' exercise — you copy the toy soldier's exact step sequence to finish the morning routine.
What is the move order?
Left, right, down, right, right, down — mirror the toy soldier precisely.
Is there an achievement for it?
Yes — it is a two-stage achievement tied to completing the exercise correctly during the Day 1 routine.
When does it happen?
After you dress Aldous, before the Day 1 night watch.