BattleBlock Theater Guide
2013 · Co-op platformerGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Gems & yarn | Separate stage completion from optional collection and Gift Shop purchases. |
 Co-op | Coordinate two performers without knocking each other into hazards. |
 Weapons | Use a two-weapon loadout as part of platforming rather than a reason to stand beside hazards. |
| Modes | Choose the right mode for progression, competition or level creation. |
| Characters | The cast mixes playable prisoners with story figures and stage enemies. A prisoner’s head choice does not replace the player’s selected weapons. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Story party | One or two players; co-op uses its own stage layouts. |
| Arena party | Up to four players in competitive minigames. |
| Collection | Gems unlock prisoners; yarn buys weapons in the Gift Shop. |
Characters Character guide →
| Character | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Prisoners | Playable performers | Head designs personalize a performer rather than defining a combat class. |
| Hatty Hattington | Story figure | The shipwrecked friends’ leader becomes central to the theater’s mystery. |
| Cat guards | Stage enemies | Use weapons and the environment to get past them. |
| Narrator | Story voice | Explains the theatrical misadventure between challenges. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Gems & yarn | What each pickup does → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| BattleBlock Theater: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |