BattleBlock Theater gems and yarn guide: currency, exits and unlocks
Separate stage completion from optional collection and Gift Shop purchases.
Edition covered
The 2013 game, using the Steam PC edition for reference. Steam now advertises a Quality of Life Remaster with campaign changes; this gallery is from that current publisher listing. Exact collectible coordinates in older Xbox 360 guides may differ.
What each pickup does
Read the stage’s exit indicator before taking a risky detour. Reaching the required gem count opens the exit; remaining pickups are optional collection goals.
| Pickup or reward | Purpose | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Stage gems | Open exits and fund prisoner unlocks | Meet the exit quota first |
| Extra gems | Increase collection rewards | Take a safe detour after learning the route |
| Yarn | Weapon currency | Look for the stage’s optional yarn route |
| Prisoner head | Cosmetic performer choice | Choose appearance independently of weapon loadout |
Plan one collection route
Scout where the yarn and awkward gems sit before chasing a fast finish. A safe collection route is easier to repeat than an improvised perfect run.
| Stage situation | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn above the route | Look for a launch or co-op assist | A normal jump may not be the intended solution |
| Gems over water | Plan the entire landing sequence | Water does not provide a safe resting place |
| Exit already open | Finish or deliberately collect more | Completion and full collection are separate goals |
| Featured community playlist | Read its rewards | Ordinary community fruit is not Gift Shop currency |
Spend at the Gift Shop
Prisoner heads and weapon purchases use different currencies. Choose the weapon category when spending yarn and save gems for the prisoner machines.
Check the stage version
The current PC release has campaign updates. If a video shows different blocks or pickup locations, compare its edition and date before repeating the route.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| BattleBlock Theater publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| The Behemoth: Furbottom’s Features | blog.thebehemoth.com |
| The Behemoth: PC edition | blog.thebehemoth.com |