6 P.M. Guide: Controls you need to know before you start
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Overview6 P.M. is a Thai-culture horror escape game on Roblox where you play as a student trapped at school after dark, hunted by vengeful spirits. This guide walks you through the controls, how each area works, what ghosts do and how to survive them, and how lanterns and badges fit into your progress.
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Controls you need to know before you start
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On PC you use the keyboard and E key for almost everything. On mobile, on-screen buttons replace the keys. Stamina limits how long you can sprint, so you cannot run forever.
| Action | PC | Mobile | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move | W A S D | Joystick | Standard movement in any direction |
| Sprint | Left Shift | Sprint button | Burns your stamina bar; bar must recharge before you can run again |
| Interact | E | Tap button | Opens doors, picks up keys, and talks to NPCs |
| Hide | E (at safe zone) | Tap button | Only works at designated hiding spots |
Chapter 1 walkthrough — the 80 Years School
StepThe chapter begins when you return to school for a forgotten tablet and cannot leave. You will pass through the main school building, the science building, the Phayomthong building, the city sewer, and finally home. Each area has one clear goal and at least one threat.
- Old school building Avoid Teacher Samornsri, who will chase you. Complete the objective in this building to move on.
- Science building P'Best hunts you here. Grab the key from the computer department room; P'Best cannot enter the computer room, so use it as a refuge. After you get out, you need to go get the key from the science building first.
- Phayomthong building Use the key from the science building to unlock the dance department. The ghost of Teacher Jannipa gives you a hint about the math department key. Take that key to the math room and pass the math test Teacher Chayanan sets; clearing the test gives you the school exit key.
- City sewer After escaping school, Montra drags you underground. Find all six hidden valves scattered through the sewers. If Montra spots you, get to a hiding spot immediately.
- Home Reaching home ends the chapter, but a cliffhanger follows: Montra appears outside your bedroom window, meaning the story is not over.
Lanterns — light sources and how to get them
Tips
Every player starts with a candle, which gives yellow light with a range of 7. As you play and complete content, you can unlock additional lanterns with different looks, colors, and brightness. Some are permanent rewards; others were limited to specific events or milestones and can no longer be obtained.
- Complete Chapter 1 to earn the SamornSri Lantern, shaped like Teacher Samornsri's head, with white light.
- The Halloween 2025 Pot had a light range of 24, but the event is over and it cannot be claimed now.
- Several lanterns — Golden Day and Kwai Thanu in Common, Mystic, and Rare variants — come from entering codes found on ICY Shop x 6 P.M. collection cards.
- The Heavenly Naga Lantern was claimable by joining the Pall's Studio Roblox group and touching its pedestal in the lobby; it was available from November 16 to November 30, 2025.
- The P'Best Lantern and Samorn Sri's Chandelier are purchasable, not earned through gameplay.
Badges worth tracking
Summary
There are badges tied to story chapters, special events, and rare developer encounters. Three badges from past events are no longer available. The developer-meet badges require actually crossing paths with Pall, Dek, Kin, or Runway inside the game.
- Welcome To 6 P.M. earned just by entering the game for the first time
- Chapter 1 badge awarded for completing Book 1, Chapter 1
- Maha Songkran 2026 awarded for completing the Maha Songkran 2026 event
- You Met Pall / Dek / Kin / Runway four separate badges for encountering each developer in-game
- Maha Songkran Treasure 2025 and Halloween 2025 both limited and no longer obtainable
Game modes beyond the main story
TipsThey do not connect to the main plot. When a game mode is live, completing its missions is the only way to earn its rewards.
- The Maha Songkran Treasure 2025 mode celebrated the Thai New Year festival and awarded its own badge and a limited lantern.
- Event rewards are limited — once the mode ends, the badge and lantern tied to it become unobtainable.
- Watch for server shutdowns; the game description states that a shutdown signals an update.
Glossary
Glossary- Stamina
- A bar that drains when you sprint; once empty you cannot run until it fully recharges.
- Safe Zone
- A designated hiding spot where you can press E to conceal yourself from a pursuing ghost.
- Montra
- A Phi Phrai water spirit encountered in the city sewer section of Chapter 1.
- Lantern
- Your light source throughout the game; different lanterns have different brightness ranges and are earned through chapters, events, codes, or purchase.
- Limited lantern
- A lantern tied to a specific event or milestone window that can no longer be obtained once that window closes.
Common questions
FAQWhere do I report bugs?
The game page directs you to the official communication server for bug reports. You can also find update news by joining the Pall's Studio Roblox group, which the game page links to.
Why did the game suddenly go offline?
The game description explains that a server shutdown means an update is being applied. Wait a short while and try loading in again.
Are there more chapters after Chapter 1?
The game currently features three chapters in total. Book 1 Chapter 2 is titled The Cursed Lineage.
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