Need some extra Gold in PAO PAO? You can earn +1,000 gold coins for free and unlock the Detective achievement by solving a hidden lamp puzzle inside Cedric’s Library. This little Easter egg is easy to miss, but the reward is worth the effort.
First, you need to repair the library. Once you can enter it, arrange the four wall lamps in the correct directions to unlock the achievement and claim your 1,000 coins.
How to Unlock the Detective Achievement in PAO PAO
Follow these steps to solve the hidden puzzle and get your reward.
Step 1: Repair Cedric’s Library
Before you can solve the puzzle, you need to repair the library. Once the repairs are complete, enter Cedric’s Library to find the wall lamps.
Step 2: Arrange the Wall Lamps
Inside the library, look for the four wall lamps. You need to point each lamp in a specific direction to solve the puzzle.
Arrange them in this exact order:

| Lamp | Direction |
|---|---|
| 1st Lamp | Upward ⬆️ |
| 2nd Lamp | Downward ⬇️ |
| 3rd Lamp | Leftward ⬅️ |
| 4th Lamp | Upward ⬆️ |
Step 3: Claim Your +1,000 Gold Reward
After you arrange all four lamps correctly, you’ll unlock the Detective achievement and receive +1,000 coins.
That’s all you need to do! This hidden Easter egg gives you a nice amount of extra Gold without requiring you to complete a long quest or solve a complicated puzzle.
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