If you’ve been wandering around Endacopia and heard people talking about the mysterious Behind the Stairs Puzzle, you’re definitely not alone. The game doesn’t exactly point you in the right direction, and it’s one of those secrets that’s easy to miss unless you know where to look.
The first time I came across it, I spent way too long trying to figure out what I had skipped. It turns out there’s a whole chain of side activities before you can even begin the puzzle. So, if you’re stuck or simply want to experience one of Endacopia’s coolest hidden secrets without wasting hours, this guide will walk you through everything step by step.
Endacopia Behind the Stairs Puzzle Guide (Secret Puzzle Walkthrough)
Before you can solve anything, you’ll need to unlock access to the puzzle itself.
The biggest requirement is obtaining the Telescope, since you’ll use it to discover a hidden phone number.
Step 1: Get the Telescope
Getting the telescope takes a little work, but none of the steps are particularly difficult.
Here’s the complete progression:
- Complete the Villagers’ Petitions.
- Finish the quests involving The Red Cat and Raccoon.
- Speak with the Red Cat and play Hide and Seek.
- Find the Red Cat three times.
- You’ll receive a Fishing Licence.
- Go fishing until you’ve caught at least six different fish.
- Return to the Red Cat inside the Aquarium (the building to the left of the waterfall).
- After thanking you for helping fill the aquarium, the Red Cat gives you an Invitation to a Secret Party.
Step 2: Attend the Secret Party
Take the invitation to the Town Hall.
- Go to the second floor.
- Enter the last room on the right.
- The password is:
Yellow
Inside you’ll meet The Owl and The Mouse.
Talk with The Owl about the party. Tell him about it and offer your advice during the conversation. Once you’ve finished talking, he’ll reward you with the Telescope.
Finding the Hidden Phone Number
Now that you finally have the telescope, it’s time to uncover the real secret.
Travel to the Train Station.
Near the very beginning of the station you’ll notice a bench with a concrete person sitting on it.
Stand nearby, place the telescope, and look around until you spot an advertisement that says:
CALL US!
The phone number displayed is:
277-5944
This number is the key to unlocking the hidden event.
Make the Phone Call
Once you’ve unlocked the office phone, dial:
277-5944
Instead of someone answering, you’ll hear a Morse code message.
Translated, it says:
“Behind the stairs. One minute.”
That’s your next clue.
Wait Behind the Stairs
Head downstairs and stand behind the staircase.
Don’t move away.
Simply wait for around one minute.
After a short delay, the screen changes and you’ll suddenly be transported into a strange hidden location that most players never discover on a normal playthrough.
Start the Secret Puzzle
Inside this mysterious area you’ll find a Virtual Helmet.
Interact with it to begin the puzzle.
The challenge consists of recreating a sequence of patterns. Rather than trying to explain every movement individually, it’s much easier to follow the correct order shown below.
Complete each stage exactly as displayed.
First Pattern
Follow the first puzzle layout shown in the original sequence.
Second Pattern
Recreate the second arrangement.
Third Pattern
Copy the third pattern exactly.
Fourth Pattern
Repeat the fourth configuration.
Fifth Pattern
Match the fifth layout.
Sixth Pattern
Complete the sixth puzzle arrangement.
Final Pattern
Finish the final board exactly as shown.
Important: Before the puzzle completes, make sure you click the Smiley Face. Many players miss this final interaction and wonder why the puzzle doesn’t finish properly.
Behind the Stairs Puzzle Rewards
The Behind the Stairs Puzzle is one of Endacopia’s more unusual hidden secrets. While the main attraction is uncovering the mysterious area itself, it’s also a fun little easter egg that rewards players for paying attention to environmental clues rather than following the main story.
It’s the kind of secret that makes exploring Endacopia enjoyable, because almost every clue feels like you’re piecing together a mystery rather than checking objectives off a list.
If you’re aiming to uncover every hidden secret the game has to offer, this puzzle is definitely worth completing. Just remember—the hardest part isn’t solving the puzzle itself, it’s actually finding it in the first place!