Complete game guide · verified 2026-09-30

The Birdcage:
Cardinal Cage 2

Level 12 · Walkthrough

Complete the rotating cylinders and lower drawer with this screenshot-matched route.

The Birdcage Level 12 Cardinal Cage 2 real gameplay
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The Birdcage Level 12: Work through the rotating cylinders and lower drawer, then complete the final interaction shown in the matching gameplay segment to clear Cardinal Cage 2.

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Cardinal Cage 2 step-by-step solution

This guide covers the full playable route for The Birdcage Level 12. The key sequence is the rotating cylinders and lower drawer; complete each unlocked interaction before moving to the next face or room.

Step-by-step walkthrough

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Inspect the whole puzzle

Rotate or inspect the scene until the controls for the rotating cylinders and lower drawer are fully visible; collect any loose part that belongs beside it.

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Video walkthrough

The clip begins at the verified level checkpoint. Compare the opening scene with the screenshot before copying the inputs.

If the solution does not advance

  • Rotate or revisit every visible face; a newly opened socket may be outside the current view.
  • Make sure each loose item has been collected before trying its matching mechanism.
  • Use the title and visual state to guard against following the neighboring guide.

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