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General InformationMain Menu. The name of the currently selected player is displayed below the title. To change this, click the black button below the name of the player to display the players window. In the player window, up to five players can be added, selected or deleted.

The Play Game button displays the play game window, where there are options to resume the game from a current point that a player has reached, play a tutorial (required for new players) or start a new game. The Options button displays a window where music, ambient and SFX volume can be changed. There is also a toggle button for full screen mode. The Credits button displays a list of the people that were involved in making this game.

The Exit button exits the game if Yes is selected or returns to the main menu if No is selected.Gameplay. There are eight chapters in the game, and one aim in each chapter is to explore the locations on the map to find all of the items that are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Items that are found are shown in red, with a question mark that can be selected to reveal a hint. Each item that is found can be used on a specific object or character in one of the locations in that chapter. For example, a corkscrew may be used on a corked bottle. All of the items must eventually be used before the chapter can be completed. Not all of the items on the object list can be taken straight away, as sometimes a puzzle may have to be solved first before the item becomes available to take.

Using one of the items in the correct place in a chapter can sometimes result in a jewel piece being awarded. All of the jewel pieces must be found in the chapter in order to complete the jewel. The main aim is to restore the eight completed jewels to the crown. Mini-games have to be completed throughout the course of the chapters, which are generally quite easy. It is not possible to give an exact solution for some of these mini-games as they are random with each new game. Occasionally, an item or clue will to have been found in one of the locations before the mini-game can be completed.Controls. A red arrow is the default mouse cursor.

Move the cursor around the current location and it will change when it passes over an interactive area.

General TipsThis hidden object game requires visiting several locations and using inventory items to advance play. Play is non-linear within an area. Inventory items for the entire area are shown when first arriving at a new area. Visit different locations within the area to find the items. Interview all individuals you meet to help find where inventory items belong. CAPITALIZED inventory items are meant to make it easier to find where this guide may deviate from your own play.

Always move the cursor around a scene to see if there are additional sites to visit or interactive areas.Main Menu:. Play – Begin or resume a game.

You may play the optional tutorial at any time. The tutorial is independent of the game. Options – Change music and sound effects volume. You may select or deselect full screen. Epilogue – Bonus play that is available after completing the game. Profiles – Click the “If this is not you, CLICK HERE” link to create, delete or switch player profiles.Screen Navigation:. Menu – Change your options, resume the game or return to the main menu.

Hint/Skip Bar – Clicking will show a random item from an itemized list. Hints are not limited and the bar refills quickly. The bar turns into a Skip bar for puzzles. Notes – Clicking an object can add clues or information.

The information helps solve puzzles. Inventory List – A list of icons showing all items that need to be found in an area. Once an object is collected, the name of the item and a question mark appear in the inventory list. Using the object deletes it from the list.Walkthrough TipsA short clip explains the background and introduces the story line for play.An optional tutorial walkthough is available to demonstrate how to navigate and interact with objects. The tutorial is not covered in this walkthough.This walkthrough attempts to show the most direct path through the game. It is assumed you know to look around and speak with people you meet.Spelling is mostly consistent with what is shown on the screen (i.e. “led bowl” rather than “lead bowl”).

Chapter 1: Paris. Pick up the HAMMER and PRUNING SHEARS at the coffee shop. Open the Map.

Select the West Tower. Pick up the OIL CAN (A). Use the PRUNING SHEARS on the bushes (B).

Take the LADDER (C). Go up the steps (D). Pick up the WHEEL and CROWBAR. Open the Map. Go to the Car Shop. Speak to the shop owner. Surviving high school documentary. Take the BLANK PAPER, TABLET and SCREWDRIVER.

Go to the backroom. Pick up the TWEEZERS and PENCIL. Play the parts minigame.

The goal is to place each part in the row associated with its country. Use the diagram to locate the part (A). Read the description to find a clue to the country (B). Swap two parts to place the part in the country (C). Click the arrow at the bottom of the description page (D) to go to the next part description. Place the pieces beginning in the first row and column of each country.

This will help avoid swapping pieces already placed. Another strategy is to flip through the pages and find all the parts one country at a time.

See the solution in the next screen shot. Take the CAR KEY. Open the Map. Return to the Coffee Shop. Place the LADDER against the building (A). Climb up to the balcony. Break the clay pot with the HAMMER (B).

Take the ROOM KEY (C). Click the “Back” button to return to the main scene (D). Approach the table. Put the TABLET in the glass of wine (A).

Place the BLANK PAPER on the table (B). Use the PENCIL to trace the information onto the paper. The information is saved in the Notebook (C) for later reference. Go back to the main scene.

Enter the car. Place the CAR KEY in the ignition to move the car forward. Pry the manhole cover off with the CROWBAR (B).

Enter the sewer. Take the COIN (C). Open the Map. Select the West Tower location. Use the ROOM KEY to open the tower door and enter the thief’s hideout. Pick up the CLOCK KEY, FUSE and PINCERS. Use the CLOCK KEY to wind the clock (A).

Take the ticket piece from the bird’s beak (B). Approach the chest to open a puzzle (A). The goal is to place the beads on either side of the abacus to open the chest. Consult the Notebook page from the coffee shop table for the solution (B). The sheet shows how many beads should be on the left (first number) and how many on the right (second number).

Take the CROSSBOW (C). Exit the hideout. Go up the steps on the left. Use the TWEEZERS to extract the ticket piece (A). Insert the COIN in the slot (B).

Click the binoculars to open a puzzle (C). Use your mouse to scroll until the numbers on the hangar roof (dashed red) come into view. The numbers are recorded in Notes. Open the Map. Note that this location is now complete. Go to the Airfield.

Approach the hangar. Open the Notebook to find the lock combination.

Click the tumblers until the numbers match. Pick up the GLOVE (A). Insert the FUSE in the fuse box (B). Put the WHEEL on the cart (C) to activate a puzzle (D). Click the magnet on the cart move it across the floor.

Clicking the propeller (A) causes the propeller blade to stick to the magnet. This lowers the chain (B) and the hook attaches to the weight. Click the magnet again (C) to send the cart back across the floor. Press the button on the switch box (D) to lift the weight and expose the VALVE (E). Apply the OIL to the rusty plate (A). Use the SCREWDRIVER to open it (B). Take the ticket piece (C).

Go to the Car Shop. Use the PINCERS to remove the nails from the nailed box (D). Take the ticket piece. Return to the coffee shop.

Enter the sewer. Place the missing VALVE on the pipe to stop the water flow.

Use the CROSSBOW to retrieve the box.