Turbine Shapes Puzzle (Gel Cleaning Station)

Match the correct shapes on the turbine control switches to the shapes displayed on the turbine screen. Shapes are randomized per playthrough, so no guide can give you the exact answer. Solving this turns off the generator and lets you access the turbine tunnel. A hidden secret room nearby contains the Golden Chum collectible.

Unofficial fan guidePatch baseline: Patch 5Platform: PC (Steam)Evidence: Cited sourcesLast updated: 2026-02-21

TL;DR

Randomized shapes — check your specific turbine screen with Blacklight

Level 3 — Engineering WingGel Cleaning Station

The Turbine Shapes puzzle is located in the Gel Cleaning Station area within the Engineering Wing of Chapter 5. When you enter, you immediately see a large wind turbine and a screen displaying three large red shapes — but these shapes are randomized for every player, so copying another player's solution will not work. To solve the puzzle, note the three shapes on the screen from left to right, then use your Blacklight to find the corresponding shape symbols near the various switches around the turbine. Pull the three matching switches in order and you will hear a confirmation ping when correct. This turns off the generator and allows the turbine blades to stop, letting you pass through the tunnel. After solving, do NOT leave immediately — there is a highly missable secret room beneath the staircase you entered from. To access it, smash through the Poppy Gel goo in the corner of the room using Pressure Hand. Inside the secret room, use the magnetic ceiling strip to reach the upper level, push a storage box down to the lower level to jump over pipes, then hit the green switch and immediately pull the lever before the liquid passes the red line. Sprint through the door and drop down to find the Golden Chum collectible (Chum Chompkins gold figurine, collectible 6 of 19). This is one of the most commonly missed collectibles in Chapter 5.

Steps

  1. 1Enter the Gel Cleaning Station in the Engineering Wing
  2. 2Look at the turbine screen — note the three red shapes displayed from left to right
  3. 3Equip Blacklight (V key) and scan the area near the turbine switches to find matching shape symbols
  4. 4Pull the three switches that correspond to your shapes in order from left to right
  5. 5Listen for a confirmation ping — if correct, the generator turns off and the turbine stops
  6. 6Pass through the now-accessible turbine tunnel to proceed
  7. 7OPTIONAL — Before leaving: Look beneath the staircase you entered from
  8. 8OPTIONAL — Use Pressure Hand to smash through the Poppy Gel goo in the corner to reveal a secret room
  9. 9OPTIONAL — Inside the secret room: use the magnetic ceiling strip to reach the upper level
  10. 10OPTIONAL — Push the storage box off the top floor, then use it on the lower level to jump over pipes
  11. 11OPTIONAL — Hit the green switch, then IMMEDIATELY pull the lever before liquid passes the red line
  12. 12OPTIONAL — Sprint through the door and drop down to collect the Golden Chum figurine (collectible 6/19)

Common Mistakes

Shapes are RANDOMIZED — never copy another player's solution; it will not work for you

Not using Blacklight to find the shape symbols near the switches — they may be invisible under normal light

Pulling switches in the wrong order — must match left-to-right order shown on the screen

Confusing similar-looking shapes (circle vs oval, diamond vs rhombus, triangle orientations)

Leaving the room without checking for the Golden Chum secret room — it is highly missable

In the secret room: not pulling the lever fast enough after hitting the green switch — timing is tight

In the secret room: forgetting to push the storage box down before trying to jump over the pipes

Missing the magnetic ceiling strip in the secret room — look up to find it

FAQ

What are the turbine shapes in Poppy Playtime Chapter 5?
They are randomized per playthrough — no guide can give you the exact answer. Look at the three red shapes on the turbine screen in your game, then use Blacklight to find matching shapes near the switches and pull them in the correct left-to-right order.
Where is the Golden Chum collectible in Chapter 5?
After solving the turbine puzzle in the Gel Cleaning Station, look beneath the staircase you entered from. Smash through the Poppy Gel goo with Pressure Hand to reveal a secret room. Complete the platforming challenge inside (magnetic strip, push box, green switch + lever timing) and drop down to find the Golden Chum figurine.
I can't find the shapes near the switches — where do I look?
The shape symbols near the turbine switches are only visible under Blacklight (V key). Scan the walls and surfaces near each switch carefully — the symbols may be faint and require close proximity.
Can I come back for the Golden Chum later?
No. The Gel Cleaning Station is a one-time area. If you pass through the turbine tunnel without collecting the Golden Chum, you will need to reload an earlier save or start a new playthrough to get it.
The turbine won't stop after pulling switches — what went wrong?
You likely pulled the wrong switches or in the wrong order. Double-check the three shapes on the turbine screen from left to right, then match them to the Blacklight-revealed shapes near the switches. You should hear a ping when each correct switch is pulled.
References & Sources

Related Pages

Official Chapter 5 scene references

Official Steam media — visual context, not solution proof. Codes and puzzle steps are verified from the cited guide sources, not inferred from these promotional images.

An empty concrete factory ramp beneath a circular skylight
A quiet concrete ramp leads toward an upper factory level beneath a round skylight.
A tilted view of a dark factory gantry with tall character banners
A damaged factory gantry and hanging character banners deep inside Playtime Co.

Source: Poppy Playtime — Chapter 5 on Steam. Images © Mob Entertainment. This independent fan guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mob Entertainment.