Poppy Playtime VHS Locations Guide

In Poppy Playtime, VHS tapes serve as collectible items that offer both lore about the Playtime Co. factory and essential gameplay tutorials. While collecting these tapes is optional, they provide fascinating insights into the game’s story and mechanics. If you’re looking to collect every single tape and learn more about the game, you’ve come to the right place! This guide will walk you through every VHS tape location in Chapters 1 and 2, so you won’t miss any.

1. Green Tape – Reception Area

The first VHS tape you’ll encounter is the Green Tape, found in the Reception Area right after the opening video. Once you take control of your character, head forward toward the front desk. The Green Tape will be sitting on the desk, waiting to be picked up. After grabbing it, take it to the nearby Green VCR on the right side of the desk. Insert the tape into the VCR to watch a short video that introduces you to the game’s mechanics.

2. Blue Tape – Security Office

After completing the Security Door puzzle, head into the Security Office. Once inside, head to the desk where you’ll find the Blue Tape. This tape is important because it introduces you to the hands, which are a crucial mechanic in Poppy Playtime. Don’t skip this one, as it cannot be missed. Insert the tape into the nearby Blue VCR to watch the video.

3. Yellow Tape – Factory Room

Next, you’ll find the Yellow Tape in the Factory Room where you obtain the Red Hand. To find the tape, head to the second leaning shelf closest to the door and walk behind the first shelf to grab it. Once you have it, make your way to the catwalk and use the VCR near the stairs to watch the video.

4. Pink Tape – Make A Friend Room

In the Make A Friend room, make your way upstairs to the catwalk. After you’ve pulled the catwalk to close the gap, look to the right of the room. You’ll spot the Pink Tape resting on a blue-painted square on the wall. Grab it and use the Pink VCR to watch it.

5. Gray Tape – Catwalk

After surviving the chase sequence with Huggy Wuggy, you’ll find the Gray Tape on the catwalk. The tape is located at the final T-intersection on the path leading to the Flower Door. If you want to collect it, pick it up and take a right, then insert it into the Gray VCR at the end of the catwalk.

Chapter 1 Tape Locations Video Guide

I’ve put together a video showcasing all of the Chapter 1 VHS Tape locations. Be sure to give it a watch if the above text is confusing you. Subscribe to Hold To Reset’s YouTube channel while you are at it for more game coverage.

1. Black Tape 1 – Elliot Ludwig’s Office

The first VHS tape you will encounter in Chapter 2 Fly in a Web is found inside of Elliot Ludwig’s office. The tape is sitting on the desk. Grab it and play it in the player nearby to watch a short snippet.

2. Bright Green Tape – Molding Room

As you progress through Chapter 2, you’ll reach the Molding Room in Musical Memory. The Bright Green Tape is located on the console with four red buttons. Pick it up and watch the video, which introduces the Green Hand and its abilities.

3. Cyan Tape – Stock Room

After completing the Musical Memory mini-game, you’ll enter the Stock Room. Look to the left side (Aisle C1) and find a ladder leaning against the wall. The Cyan Tape is resting on a rung of the ladder. Collect it and insert it into the Cyan VCR to watch a tutorial video.

4. Blue Tape – Cart Corridor

Following the Wack-a-Wuggy mini-game, head up the broken staircase and move forward until you reach the Cart Corridor. About halfway through this section, you’ll see the Blue Tape next to a blue player and TV. Insert the tape into the VCR to watch a cameo by YouTuber Jacksepticeye.

5. Green Tape – Water Treatment

In the Water Treatment section, you’ll need to adjust platforms to position yourself on the red one. Once you’re on the red platform, look ahead, and you’ll spot the Green Tape directly in front of you. Grab the tape and watch the video featuring Borderlands movie director Eli Roth.

6. Pink Tape – Water Treatment C4

The next tape is the Pink Tape, located in Room C4 of the Water Treatment plant. To find it, swing across a gap and hook onto an outlet. Wrap around the two poles, then let go to uncover a Green Hand outlet. Inside the outlet cage, you’ll find the Pink Tape. Grab it and watch it on the Pink VCR.

7. Black Tape 2 – After Mommy Long Legs

The final tape in Chapter 2, Black Tape 2, is located on the stairs after you defeat Mommy Long Legs. The tape will be lying on the stairs next to a knocked-over VCR. Insert it into the VCR to watch a short video about the Claw.

Chapter 2 Tape Locations Video Guide

These are all the VHS tapes currently collectible in Poppy Playtime. As more chapters are added I will update this guide accordingly. For now the four listed above are all you can find.

I’ve put together a video showcasing all of the Chapter 2 VHS Tape locations. Be sure to give it a watch if the above text is confusing you.

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