- Chop Chop Inc paintings can be hidden in rooms, behind boards, or inside buried chests.
- Spooky Forest is the key search area for the painting mistaken for an Ice Mountain collectible.
- Mine shaft maps lead to a buried chest containing a Chester-related painting.
- Lab searches should include the whiteboard on the back wall, not only the main work area.
- Treasure maps may disappear differently after a chest is opened, so verify the correct chest.
chop chop inc paintings: Confirmed Clues
The current painting hunt centers on several Chester-themed collectibles and a small number of easy-to-miss discovery points. The most useful confirmed clues identify Spooky Forest near the well, the mine shaft, and the lab’s back-wall whiteboard. These locations are more reliable than searching an entire region at random.
One commonly reported mistake is checking Ice Mountain for a painting that is actually associated with the Spooky Forest area. Another confusing case involves the Chester and Companiola painting, where players may already have Chester in the Snow but still need a separate painting found through a map or a concealed lab interaction.
| Painting clue | Confirmed search area | Discovery method | Search priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting near the well | Spooky Forest | Inspect the area around the well | High |
| Chester and Company | Lab area | Check behind the whiteboard on the back wall | High |
| Chester-related question-mark painting | Mine shaft route | Find a treasure map and follow its chest clue | High |
| Chester in the Snow | Snow-related area | Treat as a separate collectible from Chester and Company | Medium |
| Lab and Snow clue | Lab or snow-linked progression | Use it to identify which painting remains | Medium |
The names used by players are not always perfectly consistent. “Chester and Company,” “Chester and Companiola,” and similar descriptions may refer to the same discussion topic or to closely related paintings. Compare the visible artwork and the remaining collection entry before repeating a route.
Spooky Forest
- Search near the well
- Do not assume the clue belongs to Ice Mountain
- Recheck nearby interaction points
Mine Shaft
- Look for a treasure map
- Follow the map to a buried chest
- Useful for Chester-related missing entries
Laboratory
- Inspect the back wall
- Check the whiteboard
- A concealed painting can be missed during normal room searches
Start with the location tied to the clue rather than sweeping every region. The well, mine shaft, and lab whiteboard are the strongest confirmed search points.
Where to Look First
A good route separates ordinary room searches from treasure-map objectives. The Spooky Forest clue is a direct location hint, while the mine shaft clue requires an additional step before the painting can be reached. The lab clue is easier to overlook because the relevant object is placed on a wall rather than in an obvious chest.
Use the following order when only one or two paintings remain:
| Route order | Location | What to inspect | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spooky Forest | Area around the well | Corrects the Ice Mountain misdirection |
| 2 | Laboratory | Whiteboard on the back wall | A painting may be hidden behind the board |
| 3 | Mine shaft | Treasure-map location | Leads toward a buried chest |
| 4 | Buried chest site | Chest indicated by the map | Relevant to Chester-related artwork |
| 5 | Snow-linked area | Existing Chester in the Snow entry | Helps distinguish collected and missing paintings |
Spooky Forest and the Well
If the painting appears to be associated with Ice Mountain, do not stop there. The confirmed clue places the collectible around the well in Spooky Forest instead. Search the immediate surroundings carefully, including the space beside and behind nearby objects. The important detail is proximity to the well, not the broader regional label.
The Laboratory Whiteboard
The lab painting is connected to a whiteboard on the back wall. Players who search only tables, shelves, or equipment can miss it. Approach the board from different angles and inspect the wall area behind it. One player initially described the discovery as being “behind the blackboard,” while the clarifying location identified it as the lab’s whiteboard.
| Location | Common mistake | Better approach |
|---|---|---|
| Spooky Forest well | Searching Ice Mountain only | Search around the well in Spooky Forest |
| Lab back wall | Looking only at machinery | Inspect the whiteboard and the space behind it |
| Mine shaft | Expecting the painting to be visible immediately | Search for the treasure map first |
| Buried chest | Opening an unrelated chest | Match the chest to the correct map clue |
Chester in the Snow Versus Chester and Company
These entries should be treated as distinct checklist targets. Having Chester in the Snow does not necessarily mean the Chester and Company painting is complete. If the collection still shows a Chester-related gap, check the lab and mine-shaft routes instead of repeating the snow area.
A clue that sounds connected to Ice Mountain may point to Spooky Forest. Search around the well before assuming the painting is inside the mountain area.
Step-by-Step Painting Hunt
Follow this route when the collection menu identifies a missing Chester-related painting but does not provide a clear location. The process is designed to avoid wasting time on already-cleared rooms and unrelated chests.
Check the Collection Entry
Identify the exact missing painting before traveling. Confirm whether Chester in the Snow is already collected, because that entry is separate from the Chester and Company clue.
Search Spooky Forest
Travel to Spooky Forest and inspect the area near the well. This is the first priority for a painting that players may incorrectly associate with Ice Mountain.
Inspect the Lab Whiteboard
Enter the lab and examine the whiteboard on the back wall. Search behind the board and check the surrounding wall rather than focusing only on visible furniture.
Find the Mine Shaft Map
If the painting is still missing, search the mine shaft for a treasure map. The map is the lead for a buried chest route connected to a Chester-related painting.
Verify the Chest and Collection
Follow the map to the indicated buried chest, then check the collection again. If the entry remains incomplete, reassess whether the opened chest was the one tied to the correct map.
The route works best when each location is fully checked before moving on. Repeatedly opening random chests can make the hunt harder to track, especially when players are unsure which map belongs to which chest.
| Step | Required action | Completion check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review the missing collection entry | Chester in the Snow is distinguished from other Chester entries |
| 2 | Search around the Spooky Forest well | Nearby painting or interaction has been checked |
| 3 | Examine the lab whiteboard | Back-wall area has been inspected |
| 4 | Locate a map in the mine shaft | Treasure-map clue has been obtained |
| 5 | Open the matching buried chest | Collection entry updates or route is reassessed |
Use the order Spooky Forest well, lab whiteboard, mine-shaft map, matching buried chest. It covers the confirmed clues without unnecessary backtracking.
Treasure Maps and Chest Behavior
Treasure maps are central to at least one Chester-related painting route. The map itself may be easier to miss than the chest, so the mine shaft should be searched carefully before assuming the collectible is unavailable. A map clue is also more useful than opening every buried chest because it narrows the intended destination.
Players have reported that treasure-map behavior is not uniform after chest discovery. One clarification states that one map disappears while another does not. This means a missing map is not, by itself, proof that the associated painting has been collected or permanently lost.
| Situation | What it may indicate | Recommended response |
|---|---|---|
| Map is visible in the mine shaft | A buried-chest route is available | Record the clue before traveling |
| Map disappears after opening a chest | That map may be consumed | Check the collection immediately |
| Map remains after opening a chest | The wrong chest may have been opened | Return to the clue and reassess |
| Painting is still missing | The chest may not match the map | Search the mine shaft and lab again |
| Question-mark painting is missing | A treasure-map route is likely relevant | Prioritize map discovery over random searches |
How to Avoid Opening the Wrong Chest
Before opening a buried chest, compare its location with the map’s clue. If the chest does not match the route you followed, avoid treating the discovery as proof that the painting is unavailable. After every chest interaction, open the collection screen and confirm whether the target entry changed.
What to Do If the Map Is Gone
If the map despawned after a chest was opened, check the collection first. If the painting is present, the route is complete. If it is still absent, revisit the mine shaft and confirm whether another map or another chest remains relevant. The available clue indicates that not every map follows identical disappearance behavior.
A vanished map does not always settle the mystery. Use the collection entry and the map-to-chest relationship together before restarting the entire search.
Painting Hunt Checklist and FAQ
Use this checklist to track the three confirmed search points and prevent duplicate searches. It is especially useful when several Chester-related entries have similar names.
Painting Hunt Checklist:
- Check whether Chester in the Snow is already collected
- Search around the well in Spooky Forest
- Inspect the whiteboard on the lab's back wall
- Search the mine shaft for a treasure map
- Verify the matching buried chest and collection entry
Reference and Verification
For the original player discussion and its location clarifications, see the Chester and Companiola discussion on Steam. The discussion is useful for comparing the Spooky Forest, lab, mine shaft, and treasure-map clues when a collection entry remains incomplete.
Q: Where are the missing Chop Chop Inc paintings usually found?
The confirmed clues point to three areas: around the well in Spooky Forest, behind the whiteboard on the lab's back wall, and a buried chest reached through a treasure map found in the mine shaft.
Q: Is the painting near Ice Mountain actually in Ice Mountain?
Not according to the confirmed location clue. Search around the well in Spooky Forest instead, because the Ice Mountain assumption can send the search in the wrong direction.
Q: Where is the Chester and Company painting?
The strongest clue places it behind the whiteboard on the back wall of the lab. If that entry is still missing, also check the mine-shaft treasure-map route and confirm the correct buried chest.
Q: Do treasure maps disappear after opening a chest?
Reported behavior is mixed: one map may disappear while another remains. Check the painting collection after opening a chest, and do not assume a missing map proves the route is complete.
When one painting remains, compare the collection entry against all three confirmed clues instead of relying on the painting name alone.