Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace Walkthrough

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Help Sophia uncover the secret behind the Curse of Laroche Palace and rescue the Royal Family from their magical slumber.

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General Tips

• This is the official guide for Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace.
• Your inventory (A) is located in the lower panel; select an item to use it.
• Use the hint button (B) to get a hint for the current location. The hint is unlimited, but you must wait for it to recharge between uses.
• Open your Journal (C) to view notes on the game and clues about current tasks.
• Use the Map (D) to travel directly to a location that you have already visited.
• Select a location (E) on the map to revisit it.
• Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOP in this walkthrough.
• Hidden-object scenes and some puzzles are randomized so solutions may vary.

Chapter 1: The Awakening

• Zoom into the bedside table and take the NAIL FILE (A).
• Zoom into the dressing table; use NAIL FILE to open drawer and collect the RUBY (B) from the drawer.
• Zoom into mirror and Insert RUBY into empty setting (C).
• Back out of Guest Bedroom onto Landing then go down the Stairs to the right.

• Play the HOP under the staircase and receive the WINDOW HANDLE.

• Return to the Guest Bedroom.
• Zoom into the left hand window; use the WINDOW HANDLE on the window and collect the SMALL GOLD KEY (D).
• Zoom into the jewellery box on the dressing table; use the SMALL GOLD KEY on the jewellery box and collect the DEVICE KEY (E) from inside.
• Back out of Guest Bedroom onto Landing.

• Zoom into the glass domed device and use the DEVICE KEY in the pedestal (F).
• Zoom in on the wall panel and activate the circuit puzzle (G).
• Turn on the lights around the ring in the correct order. Working like the numbers on a clock turn switch, 9,8,5,12,4,3,2,11,10,7,1,6.

• Go forward into Hallway 1, then open the door at the end of the hallway (H) and go forward into the Bathroom.
• Zoom into the sink and collect the BAR OF SOAP (I) and the RAZOR (J).

• Play the HOP in the pile of cushions and receive the KEYSTONE.
• Return to Landing.
• Open door on the left and go left to Alexander’s Room.

• Zoom into the sleeping prince; use the BAR OF SOAP on his hand to collect the WARDROBE KEY (K).
• Zoom into the wardrobe; use the WARDROBE KEY on the door and collect the WOODEN PUZZLE (L) piece from inside the jacket.
• Zoom into the table and insert the WOODEN PUZZLE piece in the box lid (M) then tap the lid to start the box puzzle.

• Complete the puzzle (N) by left-clicking two tiles in a row to swap their positions until all the tiles are in the correct position.
• Zoom into table; remove the tray of jewels and collect the DEVICE KEY (O).

• Play the HOP next to bed to receive the GARDENING GLOVE and the BRASS COG.

• Return to the Stairs.
• Zoom into the planter and use the GARDENING GLOVE to collect the KEYSTONE (P).
• Back out of Stairs into the Entrance Hall, and then exit via the left hand archway (Q) into Hallway 2.

• Zoom into the domed device and insert the DEVICE KEY (R) to activate it.
• Open the ornate doors at the end of the hallway and go forwards into the Throne Room.

Chapter 2: A Royal Affair

• Zoom into the base of the unicorn statue and collect the REDMOND CREST (S).
• Go forward to the King on his throne and collect the KING’S KEYS (T) from the side of his throne.
• Back out to the Throne Room.

• Play the HOP under the archways to receive the SILVER SHOE and the GLOWING GEM.

• Return up the stairs and along to Hallway 1.
• Zoom into the ornate door and use the KING’S KEYS on the lock (U) to activate the Keys Puzzle.
• Complete the keys puzzle by inserting the keys into the locks in the correct order (V).
• Go right into the Royal Bedchamber.

• Zoom into the wardrobe; open the door, place the SILVER SHOE next in the wardrobe and collect the UNICORN HORN (W).
• Zoom into the Queen on the bed and collect the GOLDEN SCARAB (X).
• Zoom into the mirror and insert the GLOWING GEM into the setting (Y).

• Play the HOP that now appears below the bed to receive a KEYSTONE.
• Return to the Entrance Hall.

• Zoom in on the doorway and insert the 3 KEYSTONES into the correct slots (Z) to active the Door Puzzle.
• Rotate the disks on the door lock until they all align correctly. Rotate the centre piece into position first then ring 1, ring 2, ring 3, ring 4, ring 5.
• Go forward through the open doorway to the Courtyard, then head left to the Stables and Coach House.

• Zoom into the pool and collect the WIRE HOOK (A).
• Zoom into the window next to the coach and collect the CAN OF OIL (B).
• Zoom into the Stable door (C) to active the Stable Puzzle. Rotate each horses head in turn 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 to align them.

• Play the HOP behind the stable door to collect the PICKAXE and the VALVE WHEEL.

• Return to the Bathroom.
• Zoom into the bath and use the WIRE HOOK to retrieve the DOOR KEY (D) from the plughole.
• Back out of the Bathroom.
• Zoom into the door on the left of the Hallway; use the DOOR KEY (E) to open it.
• Go left through the open door and enter the Vanity Room.

• Play the HOP in the open wardrobe to receive the CLOCK HAND and the EMERALD GEM.

• Zoom into the mirror; insert the EMERALD GEM (F) into the empty setting and collect the SMALL BRASS KEY (G) after dialogue completes.
• Zoom into the princess and collect the HAIRPIN (H).
• Zoom into the dresser and collect the GOLD HEART (I).
• Zoom into the window and collect the EMPTY PITCHER (J).
• Return to the Bathroom.

• Zoom into the sunken bath; use the EMPTY PITCHER on the water and collect the PITCHER OF WATER (K).
• Return to Alexander’s Room.
• Zoom into the clock; use the HAIRPIN to open the clock face and collect the CLOCK HAND (L).
• Return to the Stairs.

• Zoom into the gold clock and use the CLOCK HANDS (M) to activate the Clock Puzzle.
• Rotate face segments until they align and the hands are pointing to noon. Rotate rings into position from outside in followed by the minute hand then the hour hand.
• Zoom into the clock and collect the KEYSTONE (N).
• Back out of the Stairs into the Entrance Hall.
• Take the right archway to Hallway 3.

Chapter 3: A Broken Heart

• Zoom into the domed device and insert the square DEVICE KEY (O) into the pedestal.
• Go left and enter the Dining Room.
• Zoom into the table and collect the SILVER FORK (P).
• Zoom into the stags head; use the SILVER FORK to collect the SMALL BRASS DISK (Q).
• Go through the door into the Drawing Room.

• Zoom into sleeping prince; insert REDMOND CREST (R) into his ring and collect MAGIC ORB (S) from sword pommel.
• Zoom into table, open tankard and collect GLASS BUTTERFLY (T).
• Go forward towards fire place.

• Zoom into silverware on table and collect ORNATE KEY (U).
• Zoom into bookcase and collect MUSIC BOOK (V).
• Use PITCHER OF WATER to put out fire (W).

• Play the HOP in the fireplace to receive SUN SYMBOL.
• Go back 3 times to return to Hallway 3.
• Go forward to Hallway 4.

• Zoom into door and use ORNATE KEY (X) to open it.
• Go left into Library.

• Zoom into cushions; use RAZOR to cut cushion and collect COG (A).
• Zoom into bookcase on the right, insert MUSIC BOOK in gap (B) and collect SHEET MUSIC (C).
• Zoom into Brass Man; use SMALL BRASS KEY to open his chest and collect COG (D).
• Use CAN OF OIL on ladders (E) to activate HOP.

• Play HOP on top of bookcase to receive CLOCKWORK KEY and GLASS BUTTERFLY.
• Back out of Library.
• Go forwards to Hallway 5.

• Zoom into painting at the end of hallway and collect CONTINENT (F) and IRON CROSS (G).
• Zoom into door on left wall and use COGS on lock (H).
• Zoom into door again to active Cog Puzzle.
• Place cogs in the correct position to complete puzzle.
• Collect painting of PRINCE ALEXANDER (I) from the wall.
• Enter left door into Gallery.

• Collect painting of PRINCESS ELISABETH (J) from wall.
• Zoom into cabinet on the left and use GOLDEN SCARAB (K) to open it.

• Play HOP in display case to receive a GLASS BUTTERFLY and a CRYSTAL HEART.
• Return to the Drawing Room.

• Zoom into doorway and use SMALL BRASS DISK (L).
• Zoom back into doorway to activate puzzle (M). Click on the balls to turn them over and reveal the matching pairs. See screenshot for solution.
• Enter door into Games Room.

• Collect painting of King EDWARD (N) from wall.
• Zoom into pocket and collect HOLLOW SPHERE (O).
• Zoom Into cue rack and collect LADDER RUNG (P).
• Return to Entrance Hall.

• Zoom into statue on the left and place CRYSTAL HEART (Q) into empty dish.
• Go forwards into the Courtyard, then forwards again to the Garden.

• Play the HOP next to the bench to receive 2 LADDER RUNGS.

• Zoom into small fountain and collect MANHOLE KEY (R).
• Zoom into top of steps; collect LADDER RUNG from ground (S) and bench (T). Use all 5 LADDER RUNGS to repair ladder then collect LADDER (U).
• Back out of Garden.
• Back out of the Courtyard to the Entrance Door.

• Use the LADDER on the right hand window (V).
• Zoom into the window and use the IRON CROSS on shutters (W).
• Go forward to the Entrance Hall.
• Zoom into left hand statue and collect the GLOWING HEART (X).
• Take the left exit from the Entrance Hall into Hallway 2.

Chapter 4: The Family Tree

• Collect painting of PRINCE LUCAS (Y).
• Go forward to the Throne Room.
• Zoom into the unicorns head and fit UNICORN HORN (Z) to it.
• Zoom into base of unicorn statue and collect MAGIC ORB (A).
• Back out of the Throne Room.
• Go left through door into the Ballroom.

• Collect painting of QUEEN MARIA (B).
• Zoom into brass device and place HOLLOW SPHERE (C) onto the device. Open the sphere and collect AIR ELEMENTAL (D) from inside.
• Zoom into the piano; place the SHEET MUSIC (E) on the piano then CLOCKWORK KEY (F) into the brass mannequin. Select the sheet music to start the Piano Puzzle.

• Complete the piano puzzle by playing the keys in the correct order as listed on the sheet music. C,E,G,C2,D2,B,A,G,A,B,A,G,C,D,E,G,A,G,E,C,D,and D.

• Play the HOP in the mirror to receive the MAGIC ORB.
• Return to the Library.

• Zoom into the Brass Man and place the GLOWING HEART (G) into its chest.
• Go up spiral stair to the Study.

• Zoom into drawing board and collect the SMALL BRASS KEY (H).
• Zoom into deer head; open its mouth then collect SILVER KEY (I).
• Zoom into globe, insert CONTINENT (J) into map to open globe and collect EARTH ELEMENTAL (K).
• Collect painting of PRINCE RUPERT (L) from wall.
• Zoom into drawers; use SILVER KEY to open drawer and collect MAGIC ORB (M).
• Zoom in to stained glass window and collect GLASS BUTTERFLY (N).

• Play the HOP on the desk to receive the LIGHTER.
• Return to the Gallery.

• Hang all 5 PAINTINGS in the correct places on the wall. Prince Alexander (O), Princess Elisabeth (P), King Eduard (Q), Queen Maria (R), Prince Lucas (S), Prince Rupert (T).
• Zoom into the Family Tree (U) to play puzzle.

• Place all members of the family into the correct slots of the family tree to complete the puzzle and return to Gallery.

• Zoom back into family tree (V) and collect the MAGIC ORB (W).
• Return to Royal Bedchambers.

Chapter 5: The Laroche Curse

• Zoom into domed device; insert the 5 MAGIC ORBS (X) into the device pedestal then click to active Device Puzzle.
• Light the orbs in the correct order 1,2,3,4,5 to complete the puzzle.
• Zoom back into the domed device and collect the AMETHYST GEM (Y).
• Return to Guest Bedroom.
• Zoom into the bedside table; insert the GOLDEN HEART into the picture frame and collect the TINY KEY (Z) from the frame.
• Return to the Vanity Room.

• Zoom into the dresser; use the TINY KEY on the jewellery box and collect ROYAL SEAL (A).
• Return to the Courtyard.
• Zoom into the carriage; use ROYAL SEAL (B) to open the door and collect TRUNK KEY (C) from inside carriage.
• Return to the Vanity Room.
• Zoom into trunk; use TRUNK KEY to open and collect GLASS BUTTERFLY (D) from inside jewellery box.
• Return to Hallway 5.

• Zoom into glass door and insert the 5 GLASS BUTTERFLIES (E) into the stained glass window.
• Go right into Conservatory.

• Play HOP in the plants to receive HERALDRY SHIELD and WRENCH.
• Go forward through Conservatory door into Inner Garden.

• Zoom into grate; use MANHOLE KEY (F) to open grate then use VALVE WHEEL (G) on pipe to turn off fountain water.
• Zoom into statue and collect the BALL OF BIRDSEED (H).
• Go back to the Conservatory.
• Zoom into the birdcage; open the cage, use the BALL OF BIRDSEED to calm the bird and collect the WATER SYMBOL (I).
• Return to Outer Garden.

• Zoom into small fountain and place WATER SYMBOL (J) into the recess above the fountain.
• Zoom into the pond and collect the WATER ELEMENTAL (K).
• Return to the Bathroom.

• Zoom into the sink and use the WRENCH on the lever to collect the VALVE LEVER (L).
• Return to rear of the Gallery.
• Zoom into the suit of armor and use the HERALDRY SHIELD on its breastplate to open the knight’s hand and collect the KINGHTS SWORD (M).
• Return to the Conservatory.
• Zoom into bench and use VALVE LEVER (N) on the pipe.
• Go forward to the Inner Garden.

• Zoom into the fountain; place the AMETHYST GEM (O) and the KIGHTS SWORD (P) onto the statue.
• Head down the passage (Q) into Catacombs.

Chapter 6: The Heart of the Palace

• Use LIGHTER (R) to light torch on the right hand wall.
• Zoom into the hole in the left wall to activate Pipe Puzzle. Rotate all the pipes until they are all aligned correctly to flow gas to the torches.
• Move forward to Junction then go right to Dead End.

• Zoom into rock pile and use PICKAXE to retrieve GLOWING HEART (S).
• Back out of dead end into Junction then go left.
• Zoom into the gap in the wall and collect the WINCH HANDLE (T).
• Return to the Gallery.

• Zoom into the base of the statue and insert the SUN SYMBOL (U) in the plaque. Open the plaque and use the WINCH HANDLE (V) on the cogs.
• Collect the charged FIRE ELEMENTAL (W) from the angels’ hand.
• Return to the Catacombs.
• Head forwards, left and forwards until you come to the Gate.

• Zoom into Brass Man; use SMALL BRASS KEY (X) to open chest plate then use GLOWING HEART (Y) to activate Brass Man.
• Click on Gate (Z) to activate Gate Puzzle.

• Left-click the centre of each of the dials to rotate them until your screen matches the image.
• Go forward through gates and enter the Heart of the Palace.

• Zoom into the pedestal and insert the 4 ELEMENTS (A) into the correct slots.
• Collect SECTION OF HEART PLANS (B).
• Return to the Study.

• Zoom into the drawing board and use the SECTION OF HEART PLANS (C) to reveal code for safe.
• Zoom into safe then activate Safe Puzzle.
• Solve the puzzle (D) to open the safe. Rotate each dial into position in the following order, 1,2,3,4,5.
• Zoom into safe and collect the GLOWING BLUE STONE (E).
• Return to the Throne Room.

• Zoom into the close up of the King and use GLOWING BLUE STONE (F) on the amulet.
• Speak to the King then watch as the power of the Blue Stone destroys the Heart and awakens the Royal family.
• Congratulations, you have completed Mystery Murders: The Sleeping Palace.