The Red Button is a lock (button) in Granny, It can be shot with the Tranquilizer Darts or Shotgun (but the Player must be much closer to the button with the Shotgun) to trap the Spider forever so that the Player can safely walk across the room. Once hit, it cannot be undone. It was added to Granny in Version 1.5.
Appearance
It is a red round button. It is fastened on a blue square of metal which is its base, and it looks quite dirty and rusty. Beside the square is a black cable that is connected to the Spider Cage, which enables its mechanism when shot with a weapon.
Mechanics
The Red Button will close the spider cage once hit with a projectile from a long-range weapon, which will either trap the spider if it is inside or make it chase the player if it is outside once it closed.
Strategies
It is recommended to lure Granny out to the Backyard before doing this trick, as it will give the Player enough time to shoot the button and get the item. On higher difficulties, it is possible but the Player must act fast as there is only one exit from this room. If necessary, the Player can use their weapon against Granny to neutralize her during the procedure.
Once the button is closed, grab the ammo for the weapon and be ready to shoot Granny. If you have enough time, go to the attic chest and Granny will go up to the Special Room and allow you to bypass her and once again have access to the lower floors.
It is better to use the Crossbow and the Tranquilizer Darts to hit the button, as they can trigger the lock from far away, meaning the Player can leave quicker. This is also better for players with arachnophobia, as they don't have to get too close to the Spider.
Trivia
- In Version 1.5, the Spider Cage would only close if the Spider is inside it, but in Version 1.6, it is possible to close it in a glitch which will spawn the Spider next to the Stair Closet, however it will not attack the player. because its cage is closed, However, strangely enough, standing in front of the closed cage will still make an attack noise. However, this was patched in Version 1.6.1 and now the Spider will just spawn in front of the closed cage and be able to attack the Player.
- You can no longer activate/de-activate the button if you have successfully trapped the Spider by closing the button.