In FNAF: Secret of the Mimic, escaping with the Mimic blueprints and surviving the Tiger Rock boss fight is no easy task. This guide will help you to get past Party Chica, orient yourself within the vent system, and confront what may very well be one of the most intense fights this game has to offer, somewhere midway through. Learn how to remain in the light, avoid ambushes, and place toys to free your way forward.
Escaping with the Blueprints
The moment you manage to grab the Mimic blueprints from the Admin Wing, things start falling apart. While making your way out, Party Chica comes rushing toward you from the hallway with no time to think. Turn around to find the lever behind you and quickly pull it, sealing the door in front of you. Then proceed immediately to the vent just to the left. Crawl through until you drop into the lower room, where you’ll find an elevator. Take it down one floor, then proceed along the path until you walk into a large room with stairs right in the middle of it. Walk down the stairs, and at the bottom, you’ll find another lever that will open the doors to your left that lead into a pitch-black room-the next big challenge awaits inside.
Tiger Rock Boss Fight Strategy
Welcome to one of the creepiest encounters in the game. Tiger Rock is a white tiger animatronic with the ability to teleport, and he thrives in the dark. Surviving this fight is all about staying alert and managing the light.
During the Tiger Rock encounter, you’ll notice a metallic clanking sound echoing through the room every few seconds—that sound means he’s just teleported to a new spot. While the lights are on, he might suddenly appear near you, either to block your path or spook you, but he won’t actually harm you in the light. The real danger begins when the lights go out; that’s when an invisible countdown starts ticking. If you don’t make it back into a lit area before time runs out, Tiger Rock will strike, ending your run instantly.
To stay alive during the Tiger Rock fight, it’s crucial to keep moving between illuminated areas, standing still or hanging around in the dark for too long can get you killed. At the same time, don’t rush blindly through the space; Tiger Rock has a habit of teleporting right into your path, especially in narrow sections, which can catch you off guard. If you spot him, try to keep him in your view as much as possible, it won’t trigger an attack, but it’ll help you stay aware of his movements and avoid getting cornered.
Your mission in this room is to find three glowing toys tucked away inside compartments on the walls. Every time you pick one up, arrows on the floor and walls will guide you to a pedestal where the toy needs to be placed. Each placed toy lights up more of the room.
Once all three toys are set, the entire chamber will light up and the exit becomes accessible. Take the elevator back up and head toward the Security Clearance Room to continue the storyline.
