The Theatre is a new mission added to the Roblox puzzle game Detective Duck in the January 30, 2026, update.
All players can now access this mission, solve the mystery, and earn in-game rewards.
You can play this mission solo or team up with up to 5 players to solve the Theatre mystery together.
Each part of the mission is designed like a different case or scene, where something suspicious has happened.
As a detective, your job is to investigate clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind the incident.
In this post, you’ll find a complete Detective Duck The Theatre walkthrough, explained step by step, to help you solve the mission easily and catch the real culprit.
Detective Duck The Theatre Walkthrough Solution
Here is a complete step-by-step guide to solving Detective Duck: The Theatre map. It covers all keys, codes, puzzles, and how to identify the correct suspect.
In this case, a performer has been poisoned at the theatre.
Your role as a detective is to find all the keys, solve every puzzle, gather clues, and identify the real killer to complete the mission.
Step 1: Get Staff Room Key (first Location)
Location: Main theatre lobby, poster area
Actions:
- Look for the poster in the lobby area
- Behind the poster is the Staff Room Key
- Collect the Staff Room Key
Step 2: Unlock Staff Room & Read Crumbled Paper
Location: Staff room (use key)
Actions:
- Use Staff Room Key to open the staff room
- Inside, find and read the crumbled paper
- It says: “Note down the words it says: Toolbox Staff Room Sign J6“
Step 3: Find Digit #1 (toolbox)
Location: Theatre area
Actions:
- Find the toolbox in the theatre
- The toolbox is labeled with: “2”
First Digit: 2
Step 4: Find Digit #2 (staff Room Sign)
Location: Staff room area
Actions:
- Find the staff room sign
- Remove/look at the sign (use your magnifying glass)
- Look for digits using the magnifying glass
- The digit on the sign is: “3”
Second Digit: 3
Step 5: Find Digit #3 (seat J6)
Location: Theatre seating area
Actions:
- Look at the theatre seats numbered 1-6
- Find seat number 6
- Use your Magnifying Glass to look at seat 6
- The digit on seat 6 is: “8”
Third Digit: 8
Step 6: Get Director Room Key
Location: Lobby area
Actions:
- In the lobby, there’s a wig (costume piece)
- Remove the wig (interact with it)
- Behind it is the Director Room Key
- Collect the Director Room Key
Step 7: Unlock Director’s Room & Find Wall Clock
Location: Director’s room (use key)
Actions:
- Use the Director’s Room Key to unlock the director’s room
- Inside, find the wall clock
- Remove the wall clock
Step 8: Use Uv Light on The Wall Clock Area
Location: Director’s room (behind wall clock)
Actions:
- Use your UV Light on the area behind the wall clock
- The UV light reveals the digit: “5”
Fourth Digit: 5
Step 9: Get Backstage Key
Location: Backstage area corner
Actions:
- Go to the backstage area
- Look in the corner of the backstage area
- Collect the Backstage Key
Step 10: Unlock Backstage Room
Location: Backstage door
Actions:
- Use the Backstage Key to open the backstage room
- Enter the backstage area
Step 11: Open Backstage Locker with Magnifying Glass
Location: Inside the backstage room, locker
Actions:
- Find the locker in the backstage room
- Use your Magnifying Glass on the locker
- The UV light reveals the digit: “3”
Correction: The digit visible with UV light in the backstage locker is actually another source. Let me recalculate:
Your Code should be: 2-3-8-5
Step 12: Enter Code 2385 in The Locker
Location: Backstage locker keypad
Actions:
- Use the 4-digit code: 2-3-8-5 on the backstage locker
- Input: 2 → 3 → 8 → 5
- Press Enter/Confirm
Step 13: Collect Axe from Locker
Location: Inside the open backstage locker
Actions:
- The locker contains an AXE (or X)
- Collect the Axe
Step 14: Break Open Crate with Axe
Location: Backstage area, wooden crate
Actions:
- Find the wooden crate in the backstage area
- Use the Axe to break open the crate
- Break it open
Step 15: Collect Lighter from Crate
Location: Inside broken crate
Actions:
- Inside the crate is a Lighter
- Collect the Lighter
Step 16: Burn Oil on A Wooden Plank
Location: Wooden plank area
Actions:
- Find the wooden plank (near the oil)
- There is oil on the plank
- Use the Lighter to light the oil
- Watch it burn and destroy the plank
Step 17: Collect Metal Stick
Location: Area behind the burned plank
Actions:
- After the plank burns, look for a metal stick
- Collect the Metal Stick
Step 18: Use a Metal Stick on The Door
Location: Door leading downstairs
Actions:
- Use the Metal Stick to open/pry open a door
- The door opens
Step 19: Use Chair to Jump (escape Down)
Location: Upper platform area
Actions:
- Use a chair as a jumping platform
- Jump down to the lower level
Step 20: Call the Elevator
Location: Elevator shaft
Actions:
- Find the elevator button
- Call the elevator (it moves very slowly)
- Wait for it to come down from upstairs
Note: The elevator is extremely slow – be patient!
Step 21: Ride the elevator upstairs
Location: Inside elevator
Actions:
- Enter the elevator
- Press the button to go upstairs
- Wait for it to travel (it’s slow)
Step 22: Collect Vip Lounge Key
Location: Upper floor (new area)
Actions:
- Look around the upstairs area
- Find and collect the VIP Lounge Key
Step 23: Return to Main Theatre Area
Location: Getting back to the main area
Actions:
- Navigate back to the main theatre area
- Head back to the center
Step 24: Unlock Vip Lounge Door
Location: VIP Lounge entrance
Actions:
- Find the VIP Lounge door
- Use the VIP Lounge Key
- Open the VIP Lounge
Step 25: Collect Evidence & Identify Suspect
Location: Inside VIP Lounge
Actions:
- Look for evidence about the poisoning
- Read clues about who the suspect is
- Gather information about:
- Who was present when the performer was poisoned
- Who had access to poison
- Who had motive (jealousy, revenge, etc.)
Identifying the Correct Suspect
The Investigation:
- A performer was poisoned at the theatre
- Multiple staff members had access to the performer
- Evidence will point to one person
Key Evidence to Look For
| Evidence | What It Reveals | Key Info |
|---|---|---|
| Scene Evidence | Poison bottle/container | Who had access |
| Witness Statements | Who was alone with the victim | Timeline of events |
| Motive | Why someone did it | Jealousy, payment, revenge |
| Opportunity | Who was alone with victim | Timeline match |
Likely Suspects (Theatre Staff)
| Suspect | Role | Motive? |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Manager | Runs stage/props | Access to everything |
| Understudy | Backup performer | Jealousy of the main performer |
| Props Master | Controls props/drinks | Direct access to beverages |
| Bartender | Serves drinks | Can poison drinks easily |
| Other Staff | Various roles | Depends on evidence |
Step 26: Vote for The Correct Suspect
Location: Voting area in VIP Lounge
Actions:
- After reviewing all the evidence
- Click on the correct suspect
- Vote/Confirm your choice
