In episode 5, contestants pair up and assign themselves numbers 1 or 2, which Jeffrey Dean Morgan uses to split them into two teams. This division sets the stage for a train journey challenge where each team must solve nine clues to discover their next destination. The numbering system creates a competitive dynamic where the winning team gains accurate location information, while the losing team receives misleading red herrings, adding strategic complexity to the game.

Peter proposes that his team should purposely lose the challenge to receive false clues, which they can then cross-reference with accurate information from the winning team, due to his alliance with Rick. This tactic causes controversy and mistrust within the group, especially when Ally breaks the secrecy by revealing the plan to Shayne. Peter's approach raises ethical questions and creates lasting tensions among contestants, highlighting the moral complexity of the competition.

The contestants embark on a journey through Bavaria's fairy tale landscape, which serves as the backdrop for the episode's challenges and atmosphere. This setting is integral to the episode's theme and the clues they must solve, enhancing the mystical and strategic elements of the game. The magical environment also ties into the discovery of special powers and secret messages, such as the encounter with Heidi Klum speaking through a mirror in the forest.

Jana and Mack follow a trail into the forest where they find a mirror embedded in a tree. Through the mirror, Heidi Klum appears and informs them that they can send someone to the map room. Jana recognizes Heidi Klum as a supermodel from Munich, but Mack refuses to acknowledge her identity. They agree to keep this clue secret from the other contestants, which adds a layer of intrigue and potential advantage for their alliance.

Contestants such as Peter, Mack, and Biggy use the position of the sun as a directional guide to help determine their travel direction during the train journey challenge. This observational skill complements their puzzle-solving efforts and demonstrates how practical knowledge and attention to natural cues are crucial for progressing in the competition.