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Love Story: The Way Home Walkthrough, Guide, & Tips

Love Story: The Way Home Walkthrough

Love Story: The Way Home Walkthrough

Welcome to the Love Story: The Way Home Walkthrough

After being passed from one orphanage to another, all Katherine wants is a family to call her own.

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This document contains a complete Love Story: The Way Home game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay!

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General Tips

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  • This is the official guide for Love Story: The Way Home.
  • There are three difficulty modes: Casual, Normal and Advanced.
  • Select Menu (A) to go back to the Main Menu and exit the game, and to change display and sound options.
  • The Journal (B) keeps track of the two storylines.
  • Move your cursor to the bottom of the screen to pull up the Inventory Bar (C).
  • The Hint (D) button gives you clues on where to go next or objects to pick up.
  • The Hint button changes to a Skip button in mini-games.
  • Throughout the guide, we will use the acronym ‘HOP’ for Hidden-object puzzles.
  • HOP items listed in orange require an extra action; for example, drawers need to be opened or several items need to be combined.

Chapter 1: Paradise Valley Orphanage

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  • Look through the window (E).
  • Take the RAG (F).
  • Go left to the Garden Gate.

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  • Zoom into the rocking horse; knock over the bucket and take the HOUR HAND (G).
  • Zoom into the toys for a HOP (G).

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  • Put the three blocks (green) on the spike (I) to get the pyramid.
  • Assemble the deer (orange; J).
  • Move the ivy to find the missing block for the equation (blue; K).
  • Turn the page in the book for the drawing (L).
  • Shake the box to find the shell (M).
  • You will receive a BELL (N).
  • Walk down and go to the Front Door.

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  • Try to open the door.
  • Hang the BELL from the hook (O).

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  • Zoom into the rug; move the rug and the floorboard and take the MATCHES (P).
  • Open the cupboard and look inside for a HOP (Q).

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  • Open the two drawers.
  • Put the two bocce balls (green) in the box (R).
  • Open the Russian doll for the pocket watch (S).
  • You will receive a VALVE (T).
  • Open the doors on the left.
  • Go left into the Piano Room.

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  • Zoom into the trunk and take the GLOVE (U).
  • Zoom into the coffee table and take the SCREWDRIVER (V).
  • Zoom into the painting and clean it with the RAG; take the MINUTE HAND and note the numbers (W).
  • Open the doors.
  • Walk forward.

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  • Take the JUG OF WATER (X).
  • Open the Jack-in-the-Box (Y).
  • Zoom into the table and take the LETTER OPENER (Z).
  • Zoom into the dresser for a HOP (A).

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  • Assemble the balloon (blue, B).
  • Move the knight’s shield for the dart (C).
  • The peacock feather is in the left drawer (D).
  • The billiard ball is in the second drawer from the top (E).
  • The MOSAIC PIECE is in the bottom drawer (F).
  • Walk down twice to the Hallway.

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  • Zoom into the cabinet and put the MOSAIC PIECE on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Find pairs of similar (but not identical) images; if the images don’t match, the two tiles you selected will swap around.
  • Once you’ve found all the pairs, move the tiles around to make a cohesive image (G).
  • Take the note and the KEY.
  • Zoom into the door and open it with the KEY (H).
  • Go through the door to the Kitchen.

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  • Light the candle with the MATCHES and take the LIT CANDLE (I).
  • Zoom into the blackboard and open the letter with the LETTER OPENER (J); take the photo, the note and the SCREW (K).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the plant under the stairs; light the scene with the LIT CANDLE and take the STOOL LEG (L).
  • Go back to the kitchen.
  • Zoom into the broken stool (M); attach the STOOL LEG to the stool and pick up the STOOL.

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  • Put the STOOL down under the left cupboard and take the DOLL’S LEG (N).
  • Walk down three times to the Front Yard.

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  • Zoom into the wall, remove the brick with the SCREWDRIVER and take the DOLL’S ARM (O).
  • Zoom into the flower bed, put the VALVE on the hose (P) and turn the valve; take the CLIPPER HALF (Q).
  • Zoom into the steps and move the beach ball; put the CLIPPER HALF on the clippers, join them with the SCREW, tighten the screw with the SCREWDRIVER and pick up the GARDEN CLIPPERS (R).

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  • Zoom into the rose bushes for a mini-game.
  • Remove all the dead branches with the GARDEN CLIPPERS (S) until you can pick up the DOLL’S HEAD (T).
  • Go to the Porch behind the Piano Room.

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  • Zoom into the table and attach the DOLL’S HEAD, DOLL’S LEG and DOLL’S ARM to the doll; pick up the DOLL (U).
  • Give the DOLL to Stephanie.
  • Take the SHEET MUSIC PIECE (V).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the piano and put the SHEET MUSIC PIECE on the reader for a mini-game.
  • Repeat the notes the piano plays (W).
  • Take the SHEET MUSIC (X).
  • Give the SHEET MUSIC to Steven.
  • Take the GARDEN GATE KEY (Y).
  • Walk down.

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  • Find 15 matching pairs of items (Y and Z); some pairs are identical, some are just similar.
  • You will receive a SUITCASE and a VASE.
  • Go to the Garden Gate.

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  • Zoom into the gate and open it with the GARDEN GATE KEY (A).
  • Walk forward to the Garden.

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  • Zoom into the bench; use the GLOVE to take the SCOOP NET (B).
  • Zoom into the fountain; use the SCOOP NET to get the STATUE BUTTON (C).

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  • Zoom into the statue base and put the HOUR HAND and MINUTE HAND on it; set the time to 3:00 (D).
  • Put the STATUE TILE on the statue to trigger a mini-game.
  • Slide the tiles into the correct rows as in the screenshot (E); the starting position is random so a step-by-step solution can’t be given.
  • Take the PAMPHLET and the GLUE (F).
  • Give the PAMPHLET to Steven.

Chapter 2: The Engagement Ring

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  • Zoom into the bunk and take the note and the FLASHLIGHT (G).
  • Walk forward into the Head.

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  • Zoom into the bucket and take the LEVER (H).
  • Go to the medicine cabinet for a mini-game.
  • Use the clues on the wall to figure out in which order to push the buttons (I).
  • Zoom into the cabinet for a HOP.

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  • Open the cabinet; one of the anchors will be behind the cabinet door.
  • Put the pistol in the holster (orange).
  • Put the bullets in the cartridge belt (green).
  • Combine the two parts of the cookie (blue).
  • You will receive a RAZOR BLADE (J).
  • Walk down and go left into the Passageway.

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  • Use the FLASHLIGHT on the scene to find the power box (K).
  • Open the power box and zoom into it for a mini-game.
  • Put the LEVER in the slot (L).
  • Rotate the connectors until all lights are powered, then pull the lever to switch on the light.

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  • Zoom into the back door and take the photo (M); cut through the tape with the RAZOR BLADE, open the box and take the WIRE CUTTER (N).
  • Zoom into the emergency box and remove the PIECE OF WIRE with the WIRE CUTTER (O); open the box and take the CAN OPENER (P).
  • Go left into the Portside Passageway.

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  • Zoom into the panel and remove it with the CAN OPENER; take KEY 1/2.
  • Walk down.
  • Zoom into the door to the Petty Officer’s Office and pick the lock with the PIECE OF WIRE (R).
  • Go through the door.

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  • Zoom into the net and cut it with the RAZOR BLADE; take KEY 2/2.
  • Zoom into the key panel and put the KEYS on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Move the rows and columns of keys to organize them by color.
  • From the default position, one solution is:
  • Row W: 1 left, Column 01: 1 up, Column 02: 2 up, Column 03: 1 down.
  • Row V: 1 left, Column 04: 1 up, Column 02: 1 down, Row W: 1 left, and Column 02: 1 up.
  • You will receive a KEY.
  • Zoom into the desk for a HOP (X).

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  • Light the candle with the matches (green) to look under the desk.
  • Assemble the hunter (orange; Y).
  • Put the lemon in the tea (blue).
  • Put the two halves of the binoculars together (pink).
  • You will receive a COTTON BALL (Z).
  • Go back to the Bunk Room.

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  • Zoom into locker 09 (A) and open it with the KEY.
  • Zoom into the locker again for a HOP.

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  • Put the two stars on the medal (green).
  • Combine the needle with the spool (blue).
  • Assemble the photo (orange).
  • You will receive a FISHING ROD (B).
  • Go into the Head.

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  • Zoom into the sink and take the PIN with the FISHING ROD (C); use the COTTON BALL on the bottle of tonic (D) to get a WET COTTON BALL.
  • Walk down.
  • Zoom into the jacket, put the PIN on the zipper and wet it with the WET COTTON BALL; take the ring (E).

Chapter 3: Upstairs

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  • Take the rose (F) to get a VASE WITH ROSE.
  • Go to the Front Door.
  • Zoom into the vase for a mini-game.
  • Reassemble the vase; note that you need to place the pieces in the back before you can place the front ones (G).
  • Once you’ve put all pieces in place, use the GLUE to trace the cracks in the vase.
  • You get the VASE WITH ROSE back.
  • Go into the Hallway.
  • Play the HOP in the cupboard.

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  • Polish the shoe (H) with the brush (I).
  • Select the colored gems in the order shown on the example (J) to get the star.
  • You will receive an UMBRELLA (K).
  • Go up the stairs.

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  • Zoom into the lamp and attempt to take the key (L).
  • Zoom into the bucket and take the PAIL; move the cloths until you find a DISC (M).
  • Zoom into the plant, water it from the PAIL and take the ROOM KEY (N).
  • Open the door on the left and go through it.

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  • Zoom into the sink and take OWL’S EYE ½ (O).
  • Move the shower curtain.
  • Zoom into the bath for a HOP (P).

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  • Put the baby ducks (green) on the mother duck (Q) to find the duck family.
  • Put the sponge on the soap for the soapy sponge (blue).
  • Take the fish with the net (orange).
  • Put the arms and legs (pink) on the toy (R); the fourth limb is behind the sponge.
  • Open the shell (S) to find the key to wind up the motorboat (T).
  • Put the three brushes (red) in the glass (U); the third brush is under the motorboat.
  • After completing the HOP, take the PLUG from the bath.
  • Go to the Garden Gates.

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  • Zoom into the roses; take the HOOK with the UMBRELLA (V).
  • Go to the Kitchen.
  • Put the HOOK on the pulley and pull the rope (W).
  • Zoom into the chest and open it; take the PLIERS (X).
  • Go to the Bathroom.

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  • Zoom into the sink and turn on the hot tap with the PLIERS (Y).
  • Note the code on the mirror (Z).
  • Zoom into the bottom of the cabinet and put the DISC on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Rotate the discs to make the shapes you saw on the mirror (A).
  • Take the TWEEZERS and LEAF 1/2 (B).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the door in the back and unblock the lock with the TWEEZERS (C); unlock the door with the ROOM KEY (D).
  • Go through the door into Katherine’s Bedroom.

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  • Put the SUITCASE on the bed.
  • Zoom into the suitcase, open the two clasps (E) and zoom into the pocket (F); take the ANGEL (G).

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  • Zoom into the bedside table and put the VASE WITH ROSE on it; put the ANGEL on the lock (H) and take the DESK ELEMENT from the drawer (I).
  • Zoom into the desk and put the DESK ELEMENT on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • First move the colored elements around the sides into the shapes in the center.
  • Then swap the completed shapes around to complete the figure (J).
  • Take the note and BOOK 1/2.

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  • Zoom into the box; take the paper plane note and the KNIFE (K).
  • Attempt to walk down and pick the lock with the KNIFE (L).
  • Walk down and go right into Patricia’s room.

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  • Zoom into the desk, read the journal and take the LOCK PIECE (M).
  • Zoom into the bed for a HOP (N).

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  • Open the zippers to find the brooch and the snowflake.
  • Cut the side of the toy zebra (O) with the scissors (P) to find the lipstick.
  • The horseshoe is in the swan box (Q).
  • You get a CUPBOARD KNOB (R).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the attic lock and put the LOCK PIECE on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Rotate the center wheel and move the lock pieces to the center to reassemble the lock (S).
  • Go up the ladder (T) to the Attic.

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  • Take BOOK 2/2 (U).
  • Zoom into the cupboard and take the CHEESE (V).
  • Play the HOP in the center of the room (W).

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  • Put the five soldiers (green) on the green board (X).
  • Inflate the ball (Y) with the bike pump (Z); the microscope and tuning fork are under the ball.
  • Put the colored blocks (orange) on the sorter toy (A); you need to move the train (B) to find the triangle.
  • You will receive SEEDS.
  • Go to Patricia’s room.

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  • Zoom into the shelf and put the BOOKS on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Using the images on the spines as clues, swap the books around until they’re in the right order (C).
  • Take LEAF 2/2 (D).
  • Go to the kitchen.

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  • Zoom into the basement door and put the LEAF on the handle; turn the leaves to the configuration carved into the door (E).
  • Zoom into the cupboard; put the CUPBOARD KNOB on the door and turn it (F).
  • Zoom into the cupboard for a HOP.

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  • Open the bottle (G) with the bottle opener (H).
  • You will receive an EYE KEY (I).
  • Go through the basement door.

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  • Turn on the light (J).
  • Take the BROOM (K).
  • Zoom into the shelves and take the CHISEL (L).

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  • Zoom into the junk pile and give the CHEESE to the mouse (M); zoom into the mouse hole and take OWL’S EYE 2/2 (N).
  • Attempt to walk down.
  • Play the HOP (O).

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  • Put the dart (P) on the dartboard (Q) for the bull’s eye.
  • Tip the truck (R) to find the ball.
  • Assemble the tree (orange; S).
  • You will receive a BASEMENT LOCK PIECE (T).

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  • Walk down to zoom into the basement door; remove the cover with the CHISEL, put the BASEMENT LOCK PIECE on the lock and turn the three discs to make one connected line (U).
  • Go to the Attic.

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  • Zoom into the birdcage and open it with the OWL’S EYEs 2/2; take the GRAMOPHONE HANDLE (V).
  • Zoom into the cupboard and clean it with the BROOM; open the door and take TRUNK PART 1/3 (W).
  • Go to Katherine’s Bedroom.

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  • Zoom into the wardrobe and put the GRAMOPHONE HANDLE on the gramophone (X); take TRUNK PART 2/3 (Y).
  • Go to the Bathroom.
  • Zoom into the top cabinet and open it with the EYE KEY; take TRUNK PART 3/3 (Z).
  • Go back to the Attic.
  • Zoom into the trunk and put the TRUNK PARTS on it to trigger a mini-game.

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  • Move the button to the hole on the right by moving it onto the tiles and sliding the tiles around to make a path.
  • Slide the blue tile 1 up (A). Slide the tiles on the middle row 1 right (B).
  • Slide the coin down, right, up (C). Move the tiles in the green block 5 moves counter-clockwise (D).
  • Slide the yellow tile 1 left (E). Move the tiles in the orange block 5 moves counter-clockwise (F).
  • Move the coin down and as far right as it will go (G). Move the tiles in the orange block 5 moves clockwise (H).
  • Slide the coin to the left (I). Move the tiles in the orange block 3 moves counter-clockwise (J).
  • Slide the white tile 1 left (K). Slide the coin 1 left (L).
  • Slide the tile with the coin 1 right and move the coin 1 down (M). Read the paper and take the DRAWER LOCK PIECE (N) and GATE LOCK PIECE 1/2 (O).
  • Go to Patricia’s Room.

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  • Zoom into the desk, put the DRAWER PIECE on the drawer and press the three pieces in the order shown on the desk (P); take the CHEST KEY (Q).
  • Go to the Piano Room.
  • Zoom into the coffee table; unlock the jeweled chest with the CHEST KEY (R) and take the PIN (S).
  • Go to the Basement.

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  • Zoom into the junk and then into the box; pick the lock with the PIN (T) and take the TRUNK BUTTON (U).
  • Go back to the Piano Room.

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  • Zoom into the trunk and open it with the TRUNK BUTTON (V); take the SCISSORS (W).
  • Go forward to the Porch.
  • Zoom into the far corner; open the sack with the SCISSORS and take the SACK (X).
  • Go to the Garden.

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  • Zoom into the flower pot and plug the hole with the PLUG; put the soil from the SACK in the pot, sow the SEEDS, water them with the JUG OF WATER and take the GATE LOCK PIECE from Stephanie (Y).
  • Zoom into the gate and put the GATE LOCK PIECES on it for a mini-game.
  • Slide the discs around to their correct spots (Z).
  • Slide a button to the empty spot, then follow the line back to the button you can slide into the spot that just opened up etc.; it takes many moves but if you keep following the line you’ll get there in the end.
  • Go through the gate.

Chapter 4: The Old House

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  • Read the note in the paper plane (A).
  • Walk forward to the Grove.
  • Zoom into the bench for a HOP.

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  • Put the three jars of paint (green) on the board (B).
  • Lace the boot (C) with the shoelace (D).
  • Combine the two gloves (orange).
  • You will receive the WELL COVER PIECE 1/2 (E).
  • Walk forward to the Bridge.

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  • Zoom into the bridge and take WELL COVER PIECE 2/2 (F).
  • Zoom into the rocks and take the FISHING ROD (G).
  • Walk down twice to the Stairs.

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  • Zoom into the well and trigger the mini-game with the WELL COVER PIECES.
  • Grab and rotate the rings to create a map of Europe.
  • When the map is complete, put the flags on the correct countries (H).
  • Scrape the moss of the tire with the CHISEL and take the TIRE (I).
  • Zoom into the steps and take BAG LOCK PIECE 1/2 with the FISHING ROD (J).
  • Go to the Bridge.

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  • Zoom into the stream and put the TIRE in it (K).
  • Walk forward to the Gate.

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  • Move the ivy and take the MAGNIFYING GLASS (L).
  • Walk down.
  • Burn through the ropes with the MAGNIFYING GLASS (M); you get a ROPE.
  • Walk down.

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  • Use the ROPE on the tree.
  • Climb to the nest and take the INDICATOR (N).
  • Go to the Gate.

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  • Open the gate.
  • Zoom into the front door (O) and use the INDICATOR to trigger the mini-game (P).
  • Remove the bolts by selecting two tabs that add up to the correct number of dots.
  • You can only select tabs that the three points of the indicator point to.
  • Rotate the indicator using the arrow buttons.
  • Go into the Old House.

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  • Zoom into the table and take the paper plane and the STONE (Q); open the drawer and take the WOOD BUTTON (R).
  • Zoom into the shelves and put the WOOD BUTTON on the shelf; push the buttons in numerical order (S) and take BAG LOCK PIECE 2/2 (T).
  • Zoom into the couch for a HOP (U).

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  • Lift the cushion to find the saw handle and mousetrap.
  • Cut the stitched cushion (V) with the scissors (W) to find the coin.
  • The measuring tape is in the box (X).
  • You will receive a SAW HANDLE (Y).
  • Go to the Bridge.

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  • Zoom into the bag and put the BAG LOCK PIECE on the lock; swap the tiles around to restore the picture (Z), read the newspaper and take the KNIFE (A).
  • Zoom into the puzzle on the shore (B) and activate it with the STONE.

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  • Figure out which paw prints belong to which animal.
  • Organize the animals according to size: mouse (1), wolf (2), bear (3), and the elephant (4).
  • Rearrange the tiles according to the numbers on the grid (C).
  • Take the STAINED GLASS 1/2 (D).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the shrubs and cut them back with the KNIFE; take the MAILBOX LOCK PART (E).
  • Walk down.
  • Zoom into the tree and put the SAW HANDLE on the saw blade; take the SAW (F).
  • Go to the Bridge.

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  • Zoom into the bridge and remove the PLANKS with the SAW (G).
  • Go to the Gate.
  • Zoom into the mailbox and put the MAILBOX LOCK PART on it (H); push the three buttons until they’re all green, read the newspaper and take the STAINED GLASS (I).
  • Go into the Old House.

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  • Put the PLANKS over the gap in the floor (J).
  • Zoom into the back door and put the STAINED GLASS on it to trigger a mini-game.
  • Arrange the pieces of glass on the door so the colors of adjoining pieces match (K).

Chapter 5: Escaping the Ship

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  • Take the FUNNEL (L).
  • Zoom into the locker for a HOP (M).

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  • Put the two flags (green) on the ship (N).
  • You will receive a FIRE BOX TILE (O).
  • Go left and then right into the Petty Officer’s Cabin.
  • Play the HOP on the desk.

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  • Put the dial (P) on the compass (Q).
  • The snorkel and one of the eagles are in the left drawer (R).
  • You will receive the GALLEY KEY (S).
  • Walk down to the Passageway and go right through the second door into the Tool Room.

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  • Take the HARPOON (T).
  • Zoom into the wall and rearrange the wrenches according to size (U).
  • You will receive a WRENCH.
  • Zoom into the bench and take the CANDLE (V).
  • Walk down.

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  • Zoom into the emergency box and use the WRENCH to take two sets of NUTS and CLAMPS; You will receive the AXE (W).
  • Go left to the Portside Passageway.

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  • Use the HARPOON to remove the grate (X) and take the CROWBAR (Y).
  • Break through the door with the AXE (Z).
  • Go through the door into the Galley.
  • Light the CANDLE in the fire to get a LIT CANDLE (A).
  • Go to the Tool Room.

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  • Zoom into the safe (B) and melt the wax with the LIT CANDLE to trigger a mini-game.
  • Push the red button (C) to make the anchor move.
  • Activate the correct buttons so that the anchor will change shape and color according to the guide blocks along the way.
  • The correct setting is shown in the screenshot.
  • Read the fire escape plan and take the EXTINGUISHER BOX KEY (D).
  • Go to the Portside Passageway.

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  • Zoom into the fire extinguisher box and put the BOX TILE on it, then move the tiles around to recreate the picture of a fire extinguisher (E); open the box with the EXTINGUISHER BOX KEY and take the EXTINGUISHER (F).
  • Go into the Galley.

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  • Extinguish the fire with the EXTINGUISHER.
  • Pick up the BOX (G).
  • Zoom into the sink and take SAFE LOCK PART 1/2 (H).

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  • Zoom into the locked cabinet, put the GALLEY KEY on it and turn it to open (I); take the glass from the lamp and pick up the KEROSENE CANISTER (J).
  • Zoom into the right wall for a HOP (K).

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  • Put the two mugs (green) with the two other ones on the shelf (L).
  • Grate the carrot (M) on the grater (N).
  • You will receive a TOURNIQUET (O).
  • Go to the Petty Officer’s Cabin.

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  • Zoom into the wall and use the WRENCH to take the four BOLTS (P).
  • Zoom into the fallen cabinet and take off the PLANKS with the CROWBAR (Q).
  • Go to the Bunk Room.

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  • Put the BOX down and climb over the lockers into the Head (R).
  • Zoom into the diving helmet, open the visor and take the INSTRUCTIONS PIECE (S).
  • Zoom into the wall cabinet for a new HOP (T).

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  • Put the two pieces of the moon (green) with the one in the window (U).
  • Move the poster (V) to find the compass rose.
  • You will receive AMMONIA (W).
  • Go to the sailor in the Passageway.

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  • Revive the sailor with the AMMONIA and put the TOURNIQUET around his leg (X).
  • Take SAFE LOCK PART 2/2 (Y).
  • Go into the Petty Officer’s Cabin.

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  • Zoom into the safe and activate the mini-game with the SAFE LOCK PARTS.
  • Rotate the circles until the stars are all on the wheels with matching color and the green stars are in the center (Z).
  • The starting position is random, so no step-by-step solution can be given.
  • Take the SOCKET WRENCH (A).
  • Go to the Tool Room.

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  • Zoom into the bench, put the FUNNEL on the blowtorch, pour kerosene from the KEROSENE CANISTER down the funnel and light the blowtorch with the LIT CANDLE (B); take the BLOWTORCH (C).
  • Go towards the vice (D).

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  • Put the INSTRUCTIONS PIECE on the wall (E).
  • Put the PLANKS in the vice (F) and cut them with the SAW (G).
  • Put the BOLTS, CLAMPS and NUTS on the boards and tighten with the WRENCH.
  • Take the EXIT DOOR OPENER (H).
  • Go to the Portside Passageway.

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  • Zoom into the metal panel and remove it with the SOCKET WRENCH; turn the valve (I).
  • Walk down.
  • Zoom into the back door and remove the pipe with the BLOW TORCH (J); open the door with the EXIT DOOR OPENER and take the LIFE JACKET (L).
  • Give the LIFE JACKET to the sailor.

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  • Zoom into the wall calendar, take off the top page and take the calendar (M).
  • Zoom into the bedside cabinet; read the note and take the SCISSORS (N).

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  • Zoom into the bed, then into the suitcase (O); zoom into the suitcase pocket, cut the lining with the SCISSORS and take KNITTING NEEDLE 1/2 (P).
  • Open the cupboard, zoom into it and take KNITTING NEEDLE 2/2 (Q).

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  • Zoom into the desk and cut the ribbon with the SCISSORS (R).
  • Zoom into the floorboards and take the envelope with the KNITTING NEEDLES (S); open the envelope and take the NOTE WITH CODE (T).

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  • Zoom into the desk again and put the NOTE WITH CODE on the desk; enter 12-07-41 into the lock (U) and take the postcard.

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  • Move everything off the bed and take the BLANKET (V).
  • Zoom into the window and hang the BLANKET from the hook (W).
  • Open the window for Patricia.
  • Congratulations, you have completed Love Story: The Way Home!