Penacony's Dream Ticker Puzzles Unveiled: Comprehensive Solutions and Rewards
Honkai: Star Rail Penacony Paperfold University College Dream Ticker puzzles offer thrilling challenges and rich rewards for Trailblazers.
The ever-evolving universe of Honkai: Star Rail continues to captivate players with intricate puzzles, and the recent Penacony Paperfold University College update introduces three enigmatic Dream Ticker challenges. Like clockwork butterflies hiding in a mechanical garden, these puzzles demand precision and creativity while offering substantial rewards including Stellar Jade, Credits, and exclusive achievements. Completing all three unlocks the coveted "Sunday Night Live" trophy, with each Dream Ticker guarding a treasure chest filled with valuable resources. As of 2025, these additions remain a highlight for Trailblazers seeking intellectual stimulation amid Penacony's dreamscapes.

Unamused Ticker: Gear-Collection Conundrum
Solving this puzzle requires guiding Clockie through a labyrinth of rotating blocks to collect four gears—three silver and one golden. Think of it as navigating a symphony of interlocking cogs where every rotation composes a new pathway. Below are the step-by-step solutions:
🔧 Silver Gear One
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Rotate the orange L-shaped block twice to create an upward path
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Slide the mirror leftward to extend the path toward the gear
⚙️ Silver Gear Two
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Rotate the orange block three times for a left-facing path
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Position the yellow T-block to bridge the gap
⛓️ Silver Gear Three
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Pull the T-block toward the mirror
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Rotate blue/yellow L-blocks thrice for forward access
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Triple-rotate the orange block for upward mirror alignment
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Move the Z-shaped yellow block to finalize the route
🌟 The Golden Gear
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Triple-rotate the blue-yellow block
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Shift the mirror right
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Slide the yellow block right for Clockie’s final ascent
Inaccurate Ticker: Tailored Difficulty Adventure
This puzzle functions like a chameleon—adapting its complexity to player preference—while maintaining identical rewards across all levels. Players select from three dialogue-driven difficulties:

🎯 "Single Press" Solution (Simplest)
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Slide the mirror downward toward Clockie
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Lower the middle yellow block to mirror-reflect a golden gear path
⚖️ "Normal Difficulty" Solution
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Shift the mirror left to reflect the orange L-block
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Rotate the orange block once for mirror alignment
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Slide the yellow block down to access the silver gear
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Push yellow blocks upward to touch the golden gear’s platform
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Rotate the blue L-block once to connect pathways
🧠 "Real Puzzle" Solution (Complex)
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Move mirror toward Clockie + lower adjacent yellow block
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Double-rotate orange block → collect first silver gear
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Slide middle yellow block up → reset orange block rotation
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Lower yellow block → secure second silver gear
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Push middle yellow block up → rotate blue block twice → third silver gear
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Triple-rotate orange block + single-rotate blue block
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Elevate bottom yellow block to forge golden gear path
Not a Ticker: Quadruple Golden Gear Gambit
Unlike traditional puzzles, this offers four distinct solutions—each yielding unique divinations. Players can pursue one or all paths like a cartographer mapping parallel realities:
⬅️ Bottom Left Gold Gear
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Rotate small orange L-block toward gear
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Align larger orange L-block accordingly
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Position yellow T-block to connect Clockie
↖️ Top Left Gold Gear
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Rotate top-left blue block toward gear
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Adjust orange L-block above Clockie platform-ward
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Move Z-shaped yellow block to bridge gaps
➡️ Bottom Right Gold Gear
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Slide bottom yellow block fully right
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Double-rotate small orange L-block
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Reposition yellow T-block to complete path
↗️ Top Right Gold Gear
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Shift top yellow block completely right
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Rotate Clockie’s orange block toward him
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Slide rightmost Z-shaped yellow block into place
Claiming Dream Ticker Rewards
After conquering all puzzles, players must revisit the Dream Tickers congregating near the university’s western center. Rewards cascade like a pinata bursting with treasures:
🎁 Individual Ticker Chest Contents
| Resource | Quantity |
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| Stellar Jade | 40-60 per chest |
| Credits | 5,000-8,000 |
| Clock Credits | Varies |
| Equipment Materials | 3-5 star variants |
🏆 "Sunday Night Live" Achievement Bundle
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Exclusive trophy display
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100 Stellar Jade bonus
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20,000 Credits
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T5 Relic enhancement materials
Completing these puzzles also unlocks a hidden achievement upon re-talking to Dream Tickers. As Honkai: Star Rail evolves, such cerebral challenges continue reinforcing Penacony’s reputation as a haven for puzzle enthusiasts, blending reward generosity with mechanical elegance.
This overview is based on PC Gamer, a leading source for PC gaming news and reviews. PC Gamer frequently explores puzzle mechanics and event updates in games like Honkai: Star Rail, offering expert insights into how new content such as Penacony’s Dream Ticker challenges enriches the player experience and rewards system, while also highlighting community strategies for solving intricate in-game puzzles.