The doors to Nell’s Diner are now open, so it’s time to investigate what’s gone wrong inside this seemingly normal-looking establishment. Throughout this location, there are several Cursed Possessions waiting to be found.
Nell’s Diner is on the smaller side, but many of the Cursed Objects are quite tiny, which means they aren’t all that easy to find here. Knowing where they can spawn is crucial in case you need some help during your investigations, so here are all Cursed Possession locations around Nell’s Diner in Phasmophobia.
All Phasmophobia Nell’s Diner Cursed Item Locations

There are seven Cursed Possessions you may encounter while exploring Nell’s Diner:
- Monkey Paw – Sitting on the cutting board in the kitchen.
- Tarot Cards – On the counter near the cash register.
- Voodoo Doll – Sitting on a booth in the main dining area.
- Summoning Circle – On the ground in the men’s bathroom.
- Haunted Mirror – Sitting on a chair in the break room.
- Music Box – On a table in the manager’s office.
- Ouija Board – Sitting on a box in the janitor’s closet.
In all regular contracts, you’ll only encounter one of these seven items. Certain weekly challenge modes or custom modes can modify this, though, so it’s a good idea to check the rules of the trial you’re attempting before you begin so you know how many to look out for.
Nell’s Diner Monkey Paw Location
You can find the Monkey Paw sitting on a cutting board in the kitchen. To access the kitchen, head inside the building and turn right. Walk over to the counter and lift up one of the doors to get behind it.
Head through the door to the kitchen behind the counter. As soon as you enter, turn left, then walk forward slightly and look down at the counter to spot the Monkey Paw sitting on a cutting board by a large knife.

Nell’s Diner Tarot Cards Location
The Tarot Cards are sitting on the counter on the left side of the cash register. To access them, head inside the building and walk over to the counter area on the right. Then, walk over to either edge to find and lift up one of the counter doors to enter the area behind the counter.
Once you’re behind the counter, look for the grey cash register sitting right under the food window. The Tarot Cards spawn on the left side of it. They’re rather small and easy to miss, especially with how cluttered the counters are, so look carefully.

Nell’s Diner Voodoo Doll Location
The Voodoo Doll can be found sitting on a bright red booth in the main dining area. There are loads of booths in this building, but only one spot where the Voodoo Doll can be found.
To find the Voodoo Doll, head inside the diner and make an immediate left. Proceed all the way to the back wall, past the large brick pillar, then turn right and continue forward. Stop at the booth right before the corner and look down to find the Voodoo Doll.

Nell’s Diner Summoning Circle Location
The Summoning Circle is drawn on the ground in the men’s bathroom. This room is near the very back end of the building, so start by heading inside Nell’s Diner, making a left, and proceeding to the back of the dining area. Head through the door that leads into the hallway to access the next area.
Turn right in the hallway and head down it, past the vending machines and many doors, all the way to the very end. Head left through the door at the end of the hallway to enter the men’s bathroom. Inside, look down to your left to spot the Summoning Circle.

Nell’s Diner Haunted Mirror Location
You can find the Haunted Mirror sitting on a red chair in the break room. To find this room, head left after entering and walk back to the end of the room. Go through the door to access the back hallway and start walking down the hall. Enter the first door on your right after passing the vending machines to find the staff area.
Walk down the new hallway area past the first door on your left. Stop at the second door and head inside to find the break room. Inside the break room, walk over to the dark red vending machine on the right side. Peer around it to find a chair tucked in the corner right up against it. Look down at this chair to spot the Haunted Mirror.

Nell’s Diner Music Box Location
The Music Box is sitting on a table inside the manager’s office. This room is in the staff area just off the main hallway. To find it, enter Nell’s Diner, walk through the left side of the dining area, and head through the door.
In the long red hallway, turn right through the first door you find after passing the vending machines to find the staff area. Proceed all the way down the hallway to find the door at the very end of the left side, right before you reach the water dispenser. Head through this door to find the manager’s office.
Once you’re inside, turn right and peer behind the door. You’ll spot the Music Box sitting on a table near a coffee machine, mugs, some small plants, and two framed photos. It’s a very small item that blends in quite well, so make sure you check this spot carefully to avoid missing it.

Nell’s Diner Ouija Board Location
The Ouija Board can be found sitting on top of a box in the janitor’s closet. This is one of the rooms you can only access from the staff area. To find it, head into the diner and walk through the door at the back of the dining area to enter the red hallway.
In the hall, walk just past the vending machines, then head through the door on your right. Make a sharp right as soon as you enter to find the janitor’s closet, then open the door to head inside.
Inside this room, look left among the clutter to find a cardboard box. If the Ouija Board is present in the round, it’ll be sitting on top of this box, leaning up against the wall. The fuse box also sometimes spawns right by it.

Now that you have a better idea of the map layout, you might be ready to try the Nell’s Diner Ghost in the Machine ID Card and Badge Easter egg. And if you’re looking for even more customization options, you also may want to learn how to get the Moneybags ID Card and badge.
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Published: Nov 11, 2025 07:04 am