What to know
- The Music Hall entrance is guarded, preventing normal access.
- A nearby NPC provides the solution for 100 Bones.
- The hint reveals that visitors are secretly smuggled inside under Lionel’s toes.
- In gameplay terms, you must use the Burrow Ability beneath a walking NPC to slip past the guard.
Trying to enter the Music Hall in Mina the Hollower can be confusing at first because the guard stationed outside will stop you every time. The game hides the solution behind a small NPC interaction, and unless you know the trick, it is easy to assume the area is inaccessible. Fortunately, getting inside only takes a few minutes once you know what to do.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Music Hall Entrance |
| Cost | 100 Bones |
| Needed Ability | Burrow |
| Important NPC | Hint-giving NPC near the Music Hall |
| Objective | Enter the Music Hall without alerting the guard |
| Difficulty | Easy |
How the Music Hall entry puzzle works
The guard posted outside the Music Hall is designed to block direct access. Speaking with nearby characters eventually points you toward an NPC who knows the secret method used to sneak people inside.
After paying the NPC 100 Bones, you receive an important clue. He explains that Lionel gets people into the hall by smuggling them beneath his toes. While this sounds strange in the dialogue, it is actually a gameplay hint telling you to use Mina’s burrowing mechanics.
The solution relies entirely on the Burrow Ability, which allows Mina to travel underground and move beneath certain characters.
How to enter the Music Hall in Mina the Hollower
Step 1
Travel to the Music Hall area and locate the NPC standing nearby who offers information about the entrance.
Step 2
Speak with him and pay 100 Bones when prompted.
Step 3
Listen to the clue about Lionel sneaking people into the hall under his toes. This is the game’s way of telling you to use the Burrow Ability beneath another character.
Step 4
Return to the entrance and watch for an NPC who is walking toward the Music Hall.
Step 5
As the NPC approaches the guarded entrance, activate your Burrow Ability and position yourself directly beneath their feet.
Step 6
Remain underground and follow along underneath the walking NPC as they pass the guard.
Step 7
Continue moving with them until you have crossed the checkpoint. Once safely beyond the guard, emerge from the ground.
You will now be inside the Music Hall without triggering the guard, allowing you to explore the area normally.
Why the guard does not stop you
The trick works because the game treats Mina as hidden while she is burrowed beneath the NPC. Since the guard only reacts to visible intruders, you can effectively piggyback your way through the entrance checkpoint undetected.
This is one of several environmental puzzles in Mina the Hollower that uses the burrow mechanic in a creative way, encouraging players to pay attention to dialogue clues and NPC behavior.
Music Hall access tips
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Bring at least 100 Bones | Required to purchase the hint. |
| Watch NPC movement patterns | Wait for someone actually entering the hall. |
| Stay underground | Emerging too early may force you to try again. |
| Follow closely | Keep pace beneath the NPC as they walk through the entrance. |
| Read NPC dialogue carefully | The solution is hidden within the clue. |
The Music Hall is accessed through a simple stealth puzzle rather than a key or quest item. After paying a nearby NPC 100 Bones for information, use Mina’s Burrow Ability beneath an NPC walking into the building and follow them past the guard. As long as you remain underground while crossing the checkpoint, you’ll successfully enter the Music Hall and gain access to everything waiting inside.
