Update: We last updated this article with new Chapter and level answers on January 2, 2026.
The Upside Down has arrived in Netflix Puzzled! As part of the countdown to the final season, this special event challenges fans to relive moments from the famous show “ Stranger Things ” through daily puzzles. This guide has the answer key for all the puzzles, so that you can maintain your solving streak through Hawkins and beyond. We break down the sequential puzzles within each chapter, providing full answers to keep your journey moving.
- Chapter 1: The Forest
- Chapter 2: The Neighborhood
- Chapter 3: The School
- Chapter 4: The FUN ZONE
- Chapter 5: Vecna’s Mind Lair
- Chapter 6: Hawkins, Indiana (Available)
- Chapter 7: Hawkins National Lab (Available)
- Chapter 8: The Rightside Up (Available)
Chapter 1: The Forest
Chapter 1, The Forest , takes you back to the early days in Hawkins, from the boys’ initial D&D sessions to the first encounters with the strange forces lurking just out of sight.
Below are the puzzles for this chapter, designed to be played in sequence:
Level 1: S1 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: It Got Me
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 2: S2 E3 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Breakfast Recipe
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 3: S3 E8 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Do You Copy?
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 4: S4 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Vecna’s Curse
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 5 (Final): S5 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Training
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Chapter 2: The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood chapter focuses on the familiar streets of Hawkins, where ordinary life meets extraordinary horror. Solve these puzzles to help the kids navigate the chaos.
Level 1: S1 E2 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Who Is She?
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 2: S2 E5 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Some Sort of Maze
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 3: S1 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Tabletop Terms
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 4: S1 E3 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Holly, Jolly
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 5: S4 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: In Nancy’s Room
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 6 (Final): S5 E2 Answer
- Theme/Clue: The Vanishing
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Chapter 3: The School
Chapter 3, The School , follows the characters through the halls of Hawkins High and Middle School, where dances, bullies, and supernatural encounters collide.
Level 1: S2 E2 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Trick or Treat
- Puzzle Type: Waywords
Level 2: S2 E9 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Snow Ball ’84
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 3: S4 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Welcome to Hellfire
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 4: S4 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: I’m with the Band
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 5: S4 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Playing Games/Basketball
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 6: S5 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Fun Times?
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Chapter 4: The FUN ZONE
Chapter 4, The FUN ZONE , transports you to the neon lights and nostalgia of the Starcourt Mall and Palace Arcade, where the growing threat of the Upside Down overshadows the fun.
Level 1: S2 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: High Score
- Puzzle Type: Waywords
Level 2: S3 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Company Policy
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 3: S3 E5 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Scoops Troop
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 4 (Final): S5 E1 Answer
- Theme/Clue: At the Squawk
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Chapter 5: Vecna’s Mind Lair
Chapter 5, Vecna’s Mind Lair , plunges you into the ultimate psychological battle against Henry Creel/Vecna. Prepare to confront your deepest fears and solve puzzles based on the most terrifying moments of Season 4.
Level 1: S4 E4 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Max’s Song
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 2: S4 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: A Way In
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 3: S4 E9 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Vanquishing Vecna?
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 4 (Final): S5 E3 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Finding the Way/Escaping Camazotz
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Chapter 6: Hawkins, Indiana (Available)
Chapter 6 , Hawkins, Indiana , brings the fight back home. As the boundaries between our world and the Upside Down blur, every corner of town holds a new puzzle and a new danger.
Level 1: S1 E6 Answer
- Theme/Clue: You Save Me
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 2: S1 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: On the Move
- Puzzle Type: Waywords
Level 3: S2 E6 Answer
- Theme/Clue: On the Rails
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 4: S4 E9 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Master of Puppets
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 5 (Final): S5 E4 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Sorcerer
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Chapter 7: Hawkins National Lab (Available)
Chapter 7 , Hawkins National Lab , takes you back to where the mystery began. Delve into the cold, sterile hallways of the lab to uncover the secrets of the rift and Eleven’s past.
Level 1: S4 E5 Answer
- Theme/Clue: The Nina Project
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 2: S2 E8 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Down Boy!
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 3: S4 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Becoming Vecna
- Puzzle Type: Jigsaw
Level 4: S5 E5 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Shock Jock
- Puzzle Type: Shapes
Level 5: S5 E5 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Meltdown
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 6 (Final): S5 E6 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Dead Wrong
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Chapter 8: The Rightside Up (Available)
Chapter 8, The Rightside Up , is the final stand. The gates are open, and the world is at stake. Solve these final puzzles to bring the light back to Hawkins and secure your place in history.
Level 1: S5 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: Song Lyrics
- Puzzle Type: Keysmash
Level 2: S5 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: All for one
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 3: S5 E7 Answer
- Theme/Clue: The Plan
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
Level 4: S5 E8 – The Finale
- Theme/Clue: The Finale
- Puzzle Type: Bonza
That’s all the secrets we’ve uncovered from the Upside Down. Congratulations on making it through to the finale! Return here for any future event updates or hidden puzzles.
