- Killer Frequency tape locations include three tapes in your starting inventory and one upstairs.
- The fourth ad tape is on a desk in the upstairs office with the fax machine.
- The office clue is a trophy on the desk where the final tape is placed.
- Play every ad tape during one playthrough to work toward the sponsor-related achievement.
- Do not confuse tapes with records, which have separate collectible locations and objectives.
Killer Frequency Tape Locations at a Glance
Killer Frequency has four advertisement tapes to play during the night. Three are available from the beginning, while the fourth must be collected from an upstairs office. Because the starting tapes are already in your possession, the main search objective is locating the final tape before the broadcast sequence ends.
The tapes are part of the station’s interactive radio systems. When you find one, treat it as both a collectible and a possible broadcast option. Keeping track of which advertisements you have already played makes it easier to complete the set during a single run.
Master Robbie’s Dojo
Starting inventory tape. No separate search is required.
Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad
Starting inventory tape. Keep it available for a later broadcast.
Gallow’s Creek Harvest Festival
Starting inventory tape. It is included with the initial set.
Grilling Spree
Upstairs office tape. Search the desk with a trophy near the fax machine.
| Tape | Availability | Search required | Main clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Robbie’s Dojo | Starting inventory | No | Available at the beginning |
| Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad | Starting inventory | No | Available at the beginning |
| Gallow’s Creek Harvest Festival | Starting inventory | No | Available at the beginning |
| Grilling Spree | Found during the story | Yes | Desk with a trophy in the upstairs fax office |
Do not spend time searching the building for the first three tapes. They are already available when the night begins, so focus your exploration on the upstairs office with the fax machine.
The Fourth Tape: Upstairs Office Location
The only ad tape that requires a dedicated search is the Grilling Spree advertisement. It is located in the office area upstairs, specifically in the room containing the fax machine. Inside that office, look for a desk with a trophy placed on it. The tape is sitting on the desk.
This location is easy to overlook because the room contains several office details and the tape blends into the surrounding equipment. Move around the desk and inspect the surface carefully rather than relying on a quick pass through the room.
| Search stage | Area | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upstairs office area | The office section above the main station spaces |
| 2 | Fax machine room | The room containing the fax machine |
| 3 | Trophy desk | A desk with a trophy on it |
| 4 | Desk surface | The Grilling Spree advertisement tape |
How to Recognize the Correct Room
Use the fax machine as the primary landmark. If you are in an upstairs room without the fax machine, continue checking the office area. Once you find the correct room, the trophy identifies the relevant desk and narrows the search to a small, manageable space.
The tape is not described as being inside a drawer, cabinet, or hidden compartment. Check the desktop first. If the item does not appear immediately, reposition your character to improve the interaction angle and inspect the desk again.
Tape Search Priorities
| Priority | Objective | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm the starting set | Check that three advertisement tapes are available |
| 2 | Reach the upstairs office | Progress through the story until the area can be explored |
| 3 | Locate the fax machine | Use it to identify the correct office |
| 4 | Find the trophy desk | Search the desk surface for Grilling Spree |
| 5 | Prepare the broadcast set | Keep all four advertisement tapes available |
The basement storage maze contains records and other objects, but the documented fourth ad tape is in the upstairs fax office. Search the trophy desk before investigating basement collectibles.
Step-by-Step Tape Collection Route
Follow this route to minimize backtracking and keep the advertisement objective organized. The first three steps concern inventory management; the fourth is the actual search; the final step confirms that the full set is ready for play.
Identify the Starting Tapes
At the beginning of the night, recognize that Master Robbie’s Dojo, Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad, and Gallow’s Creek Harvest Festival are already available. No additional room search is needed for these three items.
Continue the Main Story
Progress through the station’s storyline and wait until the upstairs office area becomes accessible. Avoid detouring into unrelated collectible searches unless you are already nearby.
Reach the Fax Machine Office
Enter the upstairs office containing the fax machine. If you are exploring a different office, use the fax machine as the landmark that confirms you are in the correct location.
Search the Trophy Desk
Look for the desk with a trophy. Inspect the top of the desk and collect the Grilling Spree advertisement tape.
Play the Full Ad Set
Once all four advertisement tapes are available, play them during the same playthrough. This is the required completion approach for the sponsor-related achievement.
| Step | Checkpoint | Completion condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting inventory | Three ad tapes are available |
| 2 | Story progress | Upstairs office access is possible |
| 3 | Correct room | Fax machine is visible |
| 4 | Final pickup | Grilling Spree is collected from the trophy desk |
| 5 | Broadcast goal | All four ad tapes are played in one run |
Efficient Exploration Tips
- Search accessible office surfaces before checking distant areas.
- Use fixed landmarks, such as the fax machine and trophy, instead of wandering room by room.
- Keep a simple mental note of the three tapes that began in your inventory.
- Collect the fourth tape as soon as the upstairs office becomes available.
- Treat the advertisement objective separately from the record collection objective.
Your ad-tape set is ready when you can account for Master Robbie’s Dojo, Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad, Gallow’s Creek Harvest Festival, and Grilling Spree.
Tape Tracking, Records, and Common Mistakes
Killer Frequency includes several collectible categories, and the station’s clutter can make them easy to mix up. The advertisement tapes are a four-item set. Records are a different collection with their own starting items, hidden locations, and achievements.
The most important distinction is location-based: the final ad tape is upstairs, while at least one hidden record is associated with the basement storage maze. A basement search can therefore be useful for records but is not the correct first response when you are missing the Grilling Spree tape.
| Collectible type | Total described | Starting items | Key search area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement tapes | 4 | 3 | Upstairs fax office for the fourth |
| Records | 12 | 8 | Reception, living room, alley, and basement storage |
| Keys | 6 | Story progression | Main storyline locations |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Searching for tapes that are already owned: The first three advertisement tapes are included from the start. Rechecking every room for them wastes time and can make the collection route feel incomplete.
Ignoring the trophy clue: The fourth tape is not described merely as being “upstairs.” The fax machine identifies the office, while the trophy identifies the desk.
Confusing the Grilling Spree tape with a record: Records and ad tapes use similar collectible interactions, but they belong to separate objectives. Confirm the item name before marking the tape set complete.
Leaving the fourth tape until the final moments: Although the tape can be collected during story progression, picking it up promptly gives you more time to use the full set during the night.
Record Collection Context
The record collection begins with eight items and includes four hidden records. These records are useful to track separately if you are pursuing the Disc Jockey or Complete Discography achievements. However, they should not replace the four-item advertisement checklist.
A practical route is to finish the ad-tape search first, then return to records and other collectibles when the story makes those areas relevant. This keeps your objective clear and reduces the chance of overlooking the trophy desk.
Advertisement Tape Checklist:
- Confirm Master Robbie’s Dojo is available
- Confirm Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad is available
- Confirm Gallow’s Creek Harvest Festival is available
- Find Grilling Spree on the trophy desk in the upstairs fax office
- Play all four advertisement tapes during one playthrough
For a broader collectible route covering keys, records, and tapes, see the Killer Frequency: All Collectibles Guide.
Tape Achievement and Final Verification
The advertisement objective is tied to playing all four ad tapes during one playthrough. Collecting the Grilling Spree tape is only part of the task; you must also use the complete set during the night.
Before committing to the final broadcast sequence, verify that you have accounted for every tape by name. This is more reliable than remembering only the number of items, especially because three tapes were available from the beginning.
| Verification point | Required result |
|---|---|
| Starting set | Three advertisement tapes are accounted for |
| Fourth location | Grilling Spree was collected upstairs |
| Landmark confirmation | The pickup came from the trophy desk near the fax machine |
| Playthrough condition | All four advertisements are played during one run |
| Objective status | The sponsor-related achievement becomes eligible |
Final Route Summary
- Start with the three tapes already provided.
- Progress until the upstairs office area can be explored.
- Enter the room with the fax machine.
- Search the desk holding a trophy.
- Collect the Grilling Spree tape.
- Play all four advertisement tapes before the playthrough ends.
The route is intentionally short once the correct landmarks are known. The main challenge is recognizing that the collection begins partially complete and that only one tape needs a dedicated pickup location.
Write down the three starting tapes before exploring. Then use the fax machine and trophy as a two-landmark route to locate Grilling Spree without unnecessary detours.
Q: Where are the Killer Frequency tape locations?
Three advertisement tapes are available from the beginning: Master Robbie's Dojo, Teddy Gallows Jr. Campaign Ad, and Gallow's Creek Harvest Festival. The fourth, Grilling Spree, is on a desk with a trophy in the upstairs office containing the fax machine.
Q: Which Killer Frequency tape must be found manually?
Grilling Spree is the advertisement tape that requires a dedicated search. Look in the upstairs fax office and inspect the desk with the trophy.
Q: Are the basement records part of the tape collection?
No. The basement storage maze is associated with record collectibles. The documented fourth advertisement tape is located upstairs in the fax office, so do not confuse the two objectives.
Q: How do I complete the advertisement tape achievement?
Play all four advertisement tapes during one playthrough. Make sure the three starting tapes and the Grilling Spree tape are all accounted for before finishing the night.