Say Cheese Hat Ending: How to Get the Good Hat Man Ending
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The Say Cheese Hat Ending is the one that punishes slow reactions. When the Hat Man shows up you have a short window to act, and what you do next decides whether the ending turns out good or bad. This guide covers how to get the good version of the Say Cheese Hat Ending, step by step.
Some walkthroughs call it the Hat Man Ending; it is the same entry in the endings menu. For more on the character himself, see our Hat Man page.
Hat Ending Quick Answer
| What to do | Photograph the Hat Man the moment he appears, then keep photographing him and everyone wearing a hat |
| Key character | The Hat Man |
| Length in guide videos | About 3.5 to 6 minutes |
| Risk | React too late and the ending turns bad |
| Ending number | 9 of 12 in the endings list |
How to Get the Good Hat Ending
- Start a run and keep your camera ready. The most detailed community walkthrough warns that this ending can turn out bad, but acting in time gets you the good version.
- Watch for the Hat Man. As soon as he shows up, take a picture immediately. Hesitating here is the most common way to fail.
- Photograph every hat. Keep taking pictures of the Hat Man and all the characters wearing hats.
- Stay on them until the ending plays. Do not switch back to the other events in the park.
Tips and Common Mistakes
- Speed is everything. The first photo of the Hat Man is the one that matters most. Have the camera up before he arrives.
- Do not stop at one photo. The route needs you to keep photographing him and the other hat wearers.
- Bad version? Restart. If you were late and the ending went wrong, start a fresh run rather than trying to recover.
- Leave the square and circle alone. Photographing their fight pulls the run toward the Viral Ending.
Why the Hat Ending Is So Talked About
The Hat Ending is one of the most-watched single endings on YouTube, with one video of it passing nine thousand views within days of the game's release. It stands out because it is the only ending where the community guides describe both a good and a bad outcome from the same route, depending entirely on your timing.
You can start a run from the Say Cheese Roblox page.
Related Endings
| Ending | Why it is related |
|---|---|
| Good Ending | Another ending that rewards photographing the right moment |
| Peace Ending | Keep photographing one group until the ending plays |
| Say Cheese Ending | Another route about photographing people, with a twist |
| All 12 endings | Every ending and the best order to unlock them |
Hat Ending FAQ
Who is the Hat Man in Say Cheese? He is the key character of the Hat Ending. Community guides say to photograph him the moment he appears.
Why did I get a bad Hat Ending? You probably reacted too late. The most detailed walkthrough says the ending can turn bad unless you photograph the Hat Man in time.
Is the Hat Ending the same as the Hat Man Ending? Yes. Some guides call it the Hat Man Ending; it is the ninth ending in the list either way.