Move close and center the lock
Stand where the lock fills enough of the screen to make each button easy to target. Avoid clicking the door or background geometry.
Combination lock solution
How to Unlock the Lock in Scary Game 2 (Code 3167)
Enter 3, 1, 6, and 7 in that order. Then rotate the entire lock once and repeat the same four-number sequence until you have completed three rounds. The puzzle uses mouse dragging rather than a normal interaction key.
Checked July 15, 2026. The exact combination and control method come from a Steam Community guide by mtay3m. Steam confirms the game identity and supplies the official screenshots; the guide is community evidence, not a developer-authored walkthrough.
Quick answer: the lock code and input method
The blocker has three parts: the digits, the rotation between rounds, and the unusual mouse control.
Combination3 → 1 → 6 → 7
Press the four buttons in this exact order.
Rounds3 complete cycles
Rotate the entire lock after each four-number cycle, then repeat.
ControlLeft-click + drag
Click a lock button and drag in the direction of its engraved arrow.
Interaction keyNot required
Do not wait for an E-key prompt; manipulate the lock directly with the mouse.
Scary Game 2 lock combination: 3-1-6-7
Complete the sequence as a controlled loop. Finishing the four digits once is only the first round, so stopping after 3167 is the most common reason the lock appears not to work.
3
1
6
7
Rotate the whole lock, then repeat
After entering 3-1-6-7, rotate the entire lock once and enter 3-1-6-7 again. Complete three total rounds before judging the solution.
| Round | Input | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 → 1 → 6 → 7 | Rotate the entire lock once. |
| 2 | 3 → 1 → 6 → 7 | Rotate the entire lock once again. |
| 3 | 3 → 1 → 6 → 7 | Finish the cycle and allow the unlock response to complete. |
How to operate the rotating lock with the mouse
The puzzle is easy to misread as a keypad. It behaves more like a physical object that you manipulate directly, so use the lock's engraved arrows as movement cues.
Hold the left mouse button
Place the cursor over the required number button, hold the left mouse button, and keep it held while beginning the movement.
Drag along the engraved arrow
Move the mouse in the direction indicated on the lock. A plain click may not register the intended physical motion.
Complete the full three-round loop
Use the same control for every digit, rotate the complete lock between rounds, and avoid changing the digit order.
Why the Scary Game 2 lock may not open
Before assuming the game is bugged, check the input method and round count. These errors can make the correct combination look wrong.
The buttons do not move
Hold left-click on the numbered control and drag in the direction of the engraved arrow. Do not rely on the normal interaction key.
The sequence seems to reset
Enter 3, 1, 6, and 7 without inserting another number. Finish the complete four-digit cycle before rotating the whole lock.
3167 works only once
One sequence is one round, not the full solution. Repeat the same sequence for three total rounds with a whole-lock rotation between rounds.
It still will not unlock
Re-center the cursor, retry from the start, and reload the latest checkpoint if the physical input stops responding. Compare your movement with the linked Steam guide.
What is verified and what is community-sourced
This page separates first-party game facts from player-authored puzzle instructions so a useful solution is not presented as an official developer statement.
| Claim | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| The game is Scary Game 2: The Mad Shepherd on Steam | Official | Steam store app 4479970. |
| The lock sequence is 3-1-6-7 | Community-verified | Steam Community guide by mtay3m. |
| The sequence must be repeated three times | Community-verified | The same guide explains rotating the whole lock between attempts. |
| The lock uses left-click and drag | Community-verified | The guide describes dragging each button along its engraved arrow. |
| The local images show the exact lock UI | No | They are official environment screenshots and are labeled as context, not proof of the lock interface. |
The community guide was updated May 14, 2026. If a later game patch changes the puzzle, verify the current behavior before treating this sequence as permanent.
Continue the Scary Game 2 route
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Return to the main route order after the lock opens and keep progress notes for later branches.
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Short answers for locker code, password, gate-key, and control searches that often point to the same blocker.
The cited Steam Community solution uses 3-1-6-7. Enter the digits in that order, rotate the entire lock, and repeat the same sequence for three total rounds.
Because one pass is only one round. Rotate the whole lock after the sequence and repeat until you have completed three rounds.
The community guide says there is no normal interaction-key step. Hold the left mouse button on each control and drag along the engraved arrow.
Players may search for a locker code or password, but this solution describes the rotating combination lock. The important details are 3-1-6-7, whole-lock rotation, and three rounds.
The gate-key query can describe a different route blocker. If you are looking at the rotating number lock, use this guide; for an inventory key or another gate, return to the walkthrough and confirm the exact location.
No developer-authored puzzle solution was found. The sequence comes from a player-authored Steam Community guide, while the game identity and screenshots come from the official Steam listing.
Sources
The community guide supplies the puzzle method; first-party Steam material supplies game identity and official media.
Rotating Combination Lock Guide
Player-authored Steam Community guide with the 3-1-6-7 sequence, three-round instruction, and mouse-drag controls.
Open guideOfficial Steam listing
Confirms the exact game, release context, official screenshots, and developer-published store information.
Open SteamSteam Community hub
Use current discussions and guides to check whether a later patch changes puzzle behavior or controls.
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