The vending machine in Roblox Terminal Escape Room stands in the second carriage of Chapter 1: Dead End, also referred to as Pete's Cafe. Interacting with the vending machine allows you to purchase the keycard required to open the locked door leading to Cabin 3, the Sleeping Car.
The item listed on the machine's promotional sign costs 50 cents, meaning you must gather two separate quarters before you can dispense the card. Depending on whether your lobby selected Standard Mode or Beginner Mode, the methods for acquiring those two quarters differ significantly.
Purpose of the Vending Machine in Chapter 1
In Chapter 1 of Terminal Escape Room, CCF Studios places the vending machine along the side wall of the dining car. The entrance to Cabin 3 requires an electronic keycard swipe rather than a standard numeric keypad.
A promotional sign near the machine states that Item 2C costs 50 cents. Inserting two quarters gives you sufficient balance to punch in the coordinates, release the keycard into the pickup bin, and carry it in your inventory to swipe into the Sleeping Car.
Standard Mode vs Beginner Mode Requirements
The puzzle structure in Chapter 1 changes between the two game modes. While the vending machine target item remains 2C in both versions, the coin sources and PIN codes change.
| Mode | Quarter Acquisition Method | Dispenser Input and Item Received |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Mode | Pick up Quarter 1 in the Cabin 1 bamboo pot; enter 1235 on the ATM for Quarter 2 | Enter 2C on the keypad and press the green button to receive Keycard |
| Beginner Mode | Pick up Quarter 1 on the Cabin 2 table; enter 3572 on the ATM for Quarter 2 | Enter 2C on the keypad and press the green button to receive Keycard |
How to Get Quarters in Standard Mode
To purchase the keycard in Standard Mode, complete the following steps across Cabin 1 and Cabin 2:
- Return to Cabin 1 and walk toward the rear corner of the car.
- Locate the potted plant with bamboo stalks and collect the loose quarter resting on top of the soil.
- Turn left to examine the wall advertisement displaying a clock face. The clock hands point to 12:35.
- Walk back into Cabin 2 and approach the quarter machine beside the doorway.
- Input the code 1235 on the quarter machine keypad to collect your second quarter from the lower tray.
- Step up to the vending machine, deposit both quarters, and press 2 followed by C on the selection pad.
- Press the green confirmation button, pick up the keycard, equip the item from your inventory, and interact with the card reader on the door to enter Cabin 3.
How to Get Quarters in Beginner Mode
Beginner Mode alters the item positions and menu pricing logic in Pete's Cafe:
- Walk into Cabin 2 and pick up the first quarter resting directly on the dining table to the right.
- Check the food items placed on tables 1 through 4: Table 1 contains a milkshake, Table 2 holds a pizza, Table 3 holds a burger, and Table 4 features a salad bowl.
- Compare the food items with the cyan menu signs on the tables to note their exact prices: the milkshake costs $3, the pizza costs $5, the burger costs $7, and the salad costs $2.
- Approach the quarter dispenser keypad next to the entrance and enter the PIN code 3572.
- Collect the second quarter from the slot.
- Interact with the vending machine, insert both quarters, type 2C, and take the keycard to swipe through to the next carriage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What item do you buy from the vending machine in Terminal Escape Room?
Item 2C is the item you must purchase, which dispenses the access keycard required to unlock Cabin 3.
What is the ATM code next to the vending machine?
The ATM code in Standard Mode is 1235, taken from the clock poster in Cabin 1. In Beginner Mode, the ATM code is 3572, calculated from the food menu prices for the milkshake, pizza, burger, and salad.
Where does the fuse spawn after using the keycard?
Interacting with the keypad inside Cabin 3 triggers a blackout, causing a fuse to drop in Cabin 1 or Cabin 2. The fuse spawns randomly under passenger seats, beneath dining tables, or directly beside the Cabin 2 vending machine.
