Room 801 Anomalies

Room 801 is a horror puzzle game where small changes can decide your next move. The hallway may look normal at first, but some objects, doors, lights, or characters can change. Your job is to watch the area with care and find these strange changes.

The main rule is simple. If you notice an anomaly, return to Room 1. If everything looks normal, continue toward the elevator. The game has many different anomalies, so some are clear while others need close attention.

Running Ghost
One of the clear anomalies is a strange figure that runs through the hallway. It can appear for a short time, so you need to watch the path before you move forward.

Footsteps
Footsteps are another strange event. You may hear movement even when there is no normal reason for it. Pay attention to the sound and check the hallway before you continue.

Wrong Poster
The poster near the elevator can change. A different poster means the area is not normal. Check the wall and compare it with the version you saw before.

Hanging Ghost
A hanging figure can appear as another anomaly. It is easy to miss if you only look at the doors. Check the full hallway, including the upper part of the screen.

Black Box
A black box can appear in the hallway as a strange object. If you see something that was not there before, do not ignore it. Return to Room 1.

Sealed Door
Some doors can change from their normal state. A sealed door is one example. Check the doors on both sides of the hallway before you choose the elevator.

Handprints
Handprints can appear on the wall. They are small compared with some other changes, so quick checks may miss them. Look at the walls and door areas with care.

Doppelganger
A darker shadow or another version of a person can appear. This type of anomaly can be harder to notice because the change may look like a normal character at first.

Changed Elevator
The elevator itself can also show a strange change. Check its appearance before you enter. Do not assume that the elevator is always safe just because the hallway looks normal.

Other Anomalies
Other reported changes include umbrellas, room numbers, a newspaper, a torn note, a flickering lamp, a black cat, a changed doorbell, and an unusual elevator. Some events can also involve changes in object size or character appearance.

Final Tip
Do not rush through the hallway. Check doors, walls, objects, lights, sounds, and the elevator. When you find a strange change, return to Room 1. If nothing looks wrong, continue to the elevator. This simple rule is the main part of the Room 801 puzzle.

After finding the anomalies, you can check our Room 801 Endings Guide to learn about the ending route.