There are a total of 10 pieces of scrap or blueprints scattered across The Giant map in Black Ops 3. They are also known as the Dr. Maxis Blueprints easter egg because you can stitch all of the pieces together using a third-party photo editing software. This will give you a complete image that has some interesting references to the Shadows of Evil and the overall BO3 Zombies storyline.
Where to find the Giant Blueprints in BO3 Zombies?
You can find the blueprints in any order. We have listed their locations below based on the ease of search. You can follow it to minimize running around the map.
Blueprint #1
The first one is located near the snowy section outside. You’ll find it tucked in a corner near the small stairway. It’s near the first radio.
Blueprint #2
The second one is located on the right side of the ‘Teleporter’ near the window barred by a pile of sacks.
Blueprint #3
The third one is located down the stairs at the base of a wooden plank, by the burning window.
Blueprint #4
The fourth one is located on the left-hand side of the alleyway with ‘835’ written on the wall. It’s in the corner with office cabinets and a wooden plank.
Blueprint #5
The next blueprint is located inside the Z-C gate, on the left-hand side near the Gobblegum machine in The Giant.
Blueprint #6
This is located on the bottom-right corner of the garage if you come in from the right.
Blueprint #7
The next blueprint is located at the base of a blackboard in the Animal Testing area of The Giant. This is the same place where the Mystery Box spawns.
Blueprint #8
Pick up the eighth one and go up the stairs to find it on the ground just before the bridge. It will be in between a lot of rubble so it can be easy to miss.
Blueprint #9
The next blueprint is located just before the entrance of Z-B; on the left side. It’s located near the notice board with ‘return’ written near it in BO3 Zombies.
Blueprint #10
The final piece is located on the left side of the ‘Teleporter’ in Z-B.
Dr. Maxis Complete Blueprint
This is the final blueprint that is obtained after joining all the 10 pieces together. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to piece all of them together in the game so the blueprint has been created by joining the pieces in a third-party photo editor.
The complete blueprint offers some interesting insights into the zombie storyline; at the bottom right, we can see that the blueprint is signed by Dr Maxis. This hints that the blueprint is his creation.
Furthermore, on the corners of the blueprint, there are different universes intricately drawn out; this could hint to Dr Maxis referring to parallel universes co-existing which mimics the theme of “The Giant” map itself where two parallel timelines overlap.
Lastly, the gun in the center is surrounded by a box; hinting at it being possibly found from inside a mystery box.
