Quick answer: The Drawbridge is Big Walk’s opening progression route. Work through the starting challenges, keep track of each reward and use the route to organize your group before the wider island opens.
What to do first
Survey the starting area before moving objects or assigning everyone a task. Several early challenges teach the same lesson: one person may have information that another person needs.
Spoiler-light checklist
Finish the opening tutorial; identify the four nearby challenge areas; return completed rewards toward the bridge route; follow the game’s visual markers when the next interaction appears.
If your group is stuck
Recheck the starting area for an uncollected reward; compare what each player can see; reset positions before assuming a puzzle is broken.
Source & update note
Core platform, player-count, crossplay and hosting facts are checked against the official Big Walk FAQ. This page uses spoiler-aware community route notes and should be rechecked after game updates.