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Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders Walkthrough, Guide, & Tips

Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders Walkthrough

Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders Walkthrough

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Olivia has been kidnapped by the mysterious Lonely Hearts Killer who murders those suffering from a shattered love. Save her!

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General Tips

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  • This is the official guide for Brinks of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders.
  • Hints are unlimited, but you must wait for the meter to refill (A).
  • Your inventory (B) is located in the lower panel; select an item to use it.
  • The inventory auto-hides; move your mouse down to reveal the panel.
  • Select the ‘Map’ button to view the map (C). The orange indicates your position; an ‘X’ shows an area of interest, while an exclamation point indicates your current objective.
  • Hover your mouse over a location to see the name.
  • Hidden-object scenes will be referred to as HOS in this walkthrough. Items listed in red are hidden or require additional steps.
  • HOS and mini-games are often randomized – your solution may vary.

Chapter 1: Olivia

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  • You will have the option of some interactive help.
  • Take the WOODEN CRESCENT (A).
  • Take the 1st pair of SHOES (B).
  • Take the TOWEL (C).
  • Walk forward (D).

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  • Take the 1st MECHANISM HANDLE (E).
  • Look at the wardrobe and place the WOODEN PIECE in the center (F).
  • Drag the center circle to complete the design (G).
  • Select the wardrobe for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Open the case to find the medal (H).
  • Drag the crown to the statue to make the queen (I).
  • Open the drawer; drag and patch to the pants twice to create the mended pants (J).
  • You will earn the TRAY HANDLE.
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the desk and use the TRAY HANDLE on the drawer (K).
  • Take the FRONT DOOR KEY (L).
  • Walk forward.
  • Look at the door, use the FRONT DOOR KEY in the lock (M), then turn the handle (N).

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  • Look in the fireplace and use the TOWEL on the cauldron to get the BOILED WATER (O).
  • Use the BOILED WATER on the teapot, then take the HOT TEA (P).
  • Look at the table and use the HOT TEA on the cup (Q).
  • Walk out the front door.

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  • Look in the gatehouse and take the 2nd pair of SHOES (R).
  • Talk to Logan (S).
  • Note the gate on the right (T).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Take the GEAR (U).
  • Walk forward (V).

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  • Talk to each of the 4 people at the table thoroughly (W).
  • Look at the cabinet on the left and open the doors for a mini-game (X).

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  • Place the 2 pairs of SHOES on the shelves to trigger the mini-game.
  • Move the shoes so each adjacent shoe has a matching characteristic (A).
  • Select 2 shoes to swap positions; lights will show if they have a characteristic in common.
  • Take the FAMILY MEDALLION from the center (B).
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the statue’s shield and place the FAMILY MEDALLION in the center (C).
  • Look at the shed and remove the chain (D).
  • Look inside the door and take the CHAIN (E).
  • Exit the close-up and walk down.

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  • Look at the gatehouse and place the GEAR, then the CHAIN in the box (F).
  • Pull the lever to open the gate (G).
  • Walk right, through the gate (H).

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  • Try to enter the park (I).
  • Note the street (J).
  • Take the ELECTRICAL TAPE and the 1st VALVE HANDLE (K).
  • Enter the police station on the right (L).

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  • Take the HAMMER (M).
  • Talk to the officer to learn you need a permit (N).
  • Walk down, then walk between the 2 buildings towards the right.

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  • Look at the gate and use the HAMMER to break the wood (O), then slide the latch (P).
  • Select the gate for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Tip the can of paint to make the red apple (Q).
  • Squeeze the mouse so the black cat pops out (R). Note: the black cat will appear in different locations.
  • You will earn the TOKEN.
  • Walk down, then enter the police station on the right.

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  • Look at the machine and place the TOKEN in the slot (S).
  • Take the 1st FRAME CORNER and the CAN TAB (T).
  • Walk down twice, then go forward.

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  • Look in the shed, then look at the toolbox (U).
  • Use the CAN TAB on the lock (V).
  • Take the LOTUS MEDALLION (W).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Look at the wall, place the LOTUS MEDALLION on the lotus (X), then push the medallion (Y).
  • Take the 2nd MECHANISM HANDLE and the 2nd FRAME CORNER (Z).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the left door and place the 2 MECHANISM HANDLES on the device (A, B).
  • Pull one of the handles down to open the compartment for a mini-game.

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  • Use the 2 steam controls (green) to move the ball (C) to the hole in the upper right (D).
  • Raise the ball with steam, then blow it to the next section.
  • Press the arrow buttons to move the controls into position (pink).
  • Press the plus and minus buttons to control the amount of lift steam (E).
  • Press the red button for a quick puff of steam to the right (F).
  • Continue this process until the ball is in the hole.
  • Take the GATE HANDLE (G).
  • Walk to the right, then go right, between the 2 buildings.

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  • Look at the gate on the right; place the gate handle in the control, then pull down the handle (H).
  • Walk to the right.
  • Look at the control and take the SCREWDRIVER (I).
  • Use the ELECTRICAL TAPE on the wires (J).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • After the cut-scene, look at the billboard and use the SCREWDRIVER on the screws (K).
  • Take the 3rd FRAME CORNER (L).
  • Walk left into the park (M).

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  • After the cut-scene, you will earn the POLICE STATION PERMIT.
  • Note the body (N).
  • Talk to the officer and Mr. Ross (O).
  • Walk down, then enter the police station on the right.

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  • Give the POLICE STATION PERMIT to the officer (P).
  • Walk forward (Q).

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  • Look at the safe and take the 4th FRAME CORNER (R).
  • Look at the box and drag the knob down (S).
  • Take the HOSE (T).
  • Walk down 4 times, then select the wardrobe on the right for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Open the drawer to find the ballet slippers (U).
  • Turn the pages of the book to find Olivia’s portrait (V).
  • Use the match on the candle to find the gloves (W).
  • You will earn the 1st SAFE KEY.
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the painting on the wall and place the 4 FRAME CORNERS into the corners (pink).
  • Slide the buttons in the track to restore the torn painting (red).
  • Take the LENGTH OF PIPE from the compartment (X).
  • Walk forward twice.

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  • Look at the pipes and take the 2nd VALVE HANDLE (A).
  • Place the LENGTH OF PIPE in the open space (B).
  • Zoom in and take the 2nd SAFE KEY (C).
  • Walk to the right, enter the police station, then walk forward.

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  • Look at the safe, place the 2 SAFE KEYS in the locks, then turn both keys (D).
  • Take the MAGNET (E).
  • Walk down twice, then enter the park on the left.

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  • Look at the manhole and place the MAGNET over it (F).
  • Drag the magnet down until you hear a click.
  • Take the CIRCUIT BREAKER LEVER (G).
  • Walk down, forward, then right to return to the dead end.

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  • Look at the breaker box and add the CIRCUIT BREAKER LEVER (H).
  • Pull the lever down.
  • Look at the electrical box on the light pole for a mini-game (I).

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  • Use the arrows to change the numbers to reflect the answer to the equation (J).
  • Push an arrow button until the correct bars are showing for that section.
  • The answer to the fist equation is 29 (K), the second equation is 63 (L), and the last is 75 (M).

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  • Take the MAILBOX KEY (N).
  • Walk down 3 times, then walk forward.
  • Look at the mailbox, use the MAILBOX KEY in the lock, then turn the key (O).
  • Take the FISH (P).
  • Walk down, go right, then enter the park on the left.

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  • Look at the cats and give them the FISH (Q).
  • Take the 3rd VALVE HANDLE (R).
  • Walk down, then go forward.

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  • Look at the device; add the 3 VALVE HANDLES and the HOSE (S).
  • Pull the lever (T).
  • Aim the hose at the ladder (U).
  • Climb up the ladder (V).

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  • Take the FIRECRACKER (A).
  • Walk down, then walk to the right.
  • Look at the wall and place the FIRECRACKER into the crevice (B).
  • Pull the detonator cord (C).
  • Take the SCALES of JUSTICE (D).
  • Walk down and select the left gate for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Use the poster on the horse to make the riding cowboy (E).
  • Use the straw on the scarecrow head to make the scarecrow hat (F).
  • You will earn the 1st PUZZLE DISC.
  • Walk down, enter the police station on the right, then walk forward.

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  • Place the SCALES OF JUSTICE in the statue’s hand (G).
  • Look in the safe; take the 2nd PUZZLE DISC and the GOLDEN CUCKOO (H).
  • Walk down 5 times.

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  • Look at the grandfather clock and place the GOLDEN CUCKOO on the right (I).
  • Take the SILVER RIM (J).
  • Walk forward 4 times to Charlotte’s living room.

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  • Look at the portrait; place the SILVER RIM on it, then open the portrait (K).
  • Take the 3rd PUZZLE DISC (L).
  • Walk down twice, walk right, go forward, then up the ladder.
  • Look at the lock on the wardrobe for a mini-game (M).

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  • Place the 2 PUZZLE DISCS into the device to activate the mini-game.
  • Rotate the 3 dials so the 3 pictures in the center are related like chef, bread, and oven (N).
  • The matches are color coded; there are 7 sets.

Chapter 2: The Wharf

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  • Take the QUEEN OF HEARTS (A).
  • Enter the tavern (B).

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  • Look behind the bar and take the CHAIN CUTTER (C).
  • Note the machine by the window (D).
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the door and use the CHAIN CUTTER to remove the chains (E).
  • Select the door for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Place the meat in the grinder for ground meat (F).
  • Use the brick on the window, then grab the pigeon as it flies past (G).
  • Push the egg off the edge to create the broken egg (H).
  • You will earn the OLIVE OIL.

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  • Look at the elevator and use the OLIVE OIL on the gears (I).
  • Push the red button (J).
  • Walk to the right (K).

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  • Take the ROPE WITH A HOOK (L).
  • Walk forward (M).

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  • Take the LEVER (N).
  • Take the KING OF HEARTS (O).
  • Note the body (P).
  • Talk to the policeman (Q).
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the box, place the LEVER on the end, then drag it to the left (R).
  • Take the SPRING (S).
  • Walk down, then go left into the tavern.
  • Look at the machine by the window for a mini-game.

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  • Place the SPRING into the left slot to trigger the mini-game (T).
  • Use the pin (U) to push the bar (V) to the top (W).
  • The bar will swing between pegs, depending on where you hit it with the pin.
  • A light will show which end of the bar the pin will hit.
  • Take the KEY (X).
  • Walk down, then go to the right.

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  • Look at the door on the boat and use the key in the lock (A).
  • Turn the key, then go through the door.

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  • Open the left cabinet and take the ROUND HANDLE (B).
  • Open the right cabinet and take the 1st SPARK PLUG (C).
  • Note the round table (D).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the bridge control and place the ROUND HANDLE on the right (E).
  • Turn the handle, then push the button (F).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Take the ACE OF HEARTS (G).
  • Note the mini-game on the mine door (H).
  • Walk forward.
  • Take the SIEVE (I).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Use the ROPE WITH A HOOK on the tree house (J).
  • Select the tree house for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items.
  • Use the can opener on the can to find the fish (K).
  • Use the crowbar on the 5 nails on the chest; remove the lid to find the kaleidoscope (L).
  • You will earn the JACK OF HEARTS.
  • Walk forward.

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  • Look at the cabinet on the left and place the ACE, KING, QUEEN, and JACK OF HEARTS into the cabinet (M).
  • Open the center and take the JOKER FIGURINE (N).
  • Note the heart and moon panels (O).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look in the gazebo and place the JOKER FIGURINE in the center of the table (P).
  • Take the DOOR BOLT HANDLE (Q).
  • Walk down twice, go to the right, then go forward to the loading docks.

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  • Look at the door and use the DOOR BOLT HANDLE on the center (R).
  • Slide the bar, then enter the warehouse.

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  • Take the 2nd SPARK PLUG (S).
  • Place the SIEVE in the grinder (T).
  • Take the ROUND MAGNET (U).
  • Walk down twice, then enter the boat.
  • Look at the round table for a mini-game.

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  • Place the ROUND MAGNET in the center to trigger the mini-game.
  • Move the animal icons to the hemisphere where they normally live (V).
  • Select an icon to move it into position.
  • Take the COMPASS ROSE from the center (W).
  • Walk down twice, then walk forward across the bridge.

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  • Look at the box and place the COMPASS ROSE in the lock (A).
  • Take the LOCKPICK (B).
  • Walk forward twice.

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  • Look at the cellar door, then look at the lock (C).
  • Use the LOCKPICK on the lock for a mini-game (D).
  • Push up the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th pin (E).
  • Take the SHOVEL and the 3rd SPARK PLUG (F).
  • Walk down.

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  • Use the SHOVEL on the mud (G).
  • Look in the hole and take the GEAR WHEEL (H).
  • Walk down twice, then select the door on the left for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Place the scrap with the poster to make the donkey (I).
  • Wait for the rat to pop out of a drawer then grab him (J).
  • You will earn the HEDGEHOG PLAQUE.
  • Walk to the right.

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  • Look at the door and use the GEAR WHEEL in the center (K).
  • Turn the gear to open the door, then go inside (L).

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  • Place the 3 SPARK PLUGS into the machine (M).
  • Take the WRENCH (N).
  • Walk down, then go forward.

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  • Look at the controls and use the WRENCH to remove the bolts (O).
  • Take the CONTROL HANDLE (P).
  • Enter the warehouse, then look at the mini-game on the back wall (Q).

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  • Place the control handle on the device to activate the mini-game.
  • Move the tiles from the left to the right based on the design on the tile.
  • Drag the tiles into position (R).
  • Take the CROSS-SHAPED KEY from the compartment (S).
  • Walk down 3 times, then enter the tavern.

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  • Look at the crate; place the CROSS-SHAPED KEY into the lock, then turn the key (T).
  • Take the CAT PLAQUE (U).
  • Walk down, then go forward twice.

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  • Look at the box; place the CAT PLAQUE and the HEDGEHOG PLAQUE into the indentations (V).
  • Take the HEART PLAQUE (W).
  • Walk forward twice.

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  • Look at the cabinet and place the HEART PLAQUE in the top (A).
  • Take the CABINET KEY (B).
  • Walk down and select the tree house for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Use the chalk on the blackboard to make the family (C).
  • Turn the fishing reel until the boot appears (D).
  • You will earn the MOON DISC.
  • Walk down 3 times, go to the right and enter the door on the left.

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  • Look at the medicine chest and use the CABINET KEY in the lock (E).
  • Take the GLASS CUTTER (F).
  • Walk down, then enter the boat.

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  • Look at the porthole and use the GLASS CUTTER on the glass (G).
  • Take the MOON CRESCENT (H).
  • Walk down twice, go forward 4 times.

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  • Look at the cabinet; place the MOON DISC and the MOON CRESCENT into the bottom section (I).
  • Open the cabinet and take the PUZZLE PIECES (J).
  • Walk down 3 times and look at the mine door for a mini-game.

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  • Place the PUZZLE PIECES in the device to activate the mini-game.
  • Find the piece in the bottom section (K) that matches the outline on the wheel (L).
  • Select a piece using your mouse, then place it on the wheel.
  • Drag the wheel to make another outline available. Continue until you have used all the pieces.
  • Walk left to enter the tunnel.

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  • Look at the box.
  • Pull the 3 controls down (M).

Chapter 3: Chinatown

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  • Take the FLOWER (A).
  • Look at the kiosk and take the LEFT EYE (B).
  • Walk forward on the right road (C).

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  • Look at the column and place the FLOWER into the niche (D).
  • Take the STONE HORN (E).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Note the path to the Chinese garden (F).
  • Select the hutch for a HOS (G).

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Slide the head and the body to the feet to make the panda (H).
  • Manipulate the clay several times to make the clay tower (I).
  • You will earn the RIGHT EYE.
  • Walk left to the Chinese garden.

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  • Look at the left statue and take the MINIATURE KEY (J).
  • Look at the dragon statue; add the RIGHT EYE, LEFT EYE, and the STONE HORN (K).
  • Take the 1st MAP FRAGMENT (L).
  • Walk down 3 times, then go forward on the left road.

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  • Note the front of the train engine (M).
  • Look in the phone booth, then look at the book (N).
  • Use the MINIATURE KEY in the lock (O).
  • Turn the key, open the book, then take the 2nd MAP FRAGMENT (P).
  • Walk forward into the hotel (Q).

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  • Look at the grate and take the STAR (R).
  • Walk up the stairs (S).

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  • Note the door on the left (T).
  • Look at the table for a mini-game (U).

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  • Place the 2 MAP FRAGMENTS on the table to activate the mini-game.
  • Find two identical elements on the map, then move the arrows (green) to those numbers.
  • The first number is on the vertical slide (A), and the second number is the horizontal slide (B).
  • As you enter sets of numbers, more of the board will be revealed.
  • With the first number as the vertical and the second number as the horizontal, the combinations are: wagon (10, 3), lake (3, 6), flag (2, 12), tree (15, 8), and tent (11, 15).
  • Take the 1st LION HEAD (C).
  • Enter the room on the left.

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  • Take the LIGHTER (D).
  • Note the wardrobe (E).
  • Walk down 3 times.
  • After the cut-scene, walk down, go to the right, then walk forward.

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  • Look at the lantern, open the cover and use the LIGHTER on the candle (F).
  • Remove the brick and take the 2nd LION HEAD (G).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the kiosk and place the 2 LION HEADS on the box (H).
  • Take the KEY TO LOCKBOX (I).
  • Walk to the left, then enter the hotel.

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  • Look at the boxes and use the KEY TO LOCKBOX on box 22 (J).
  • Turn the key, then take the HEAVY KEY (K).
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the back of the train and use the HEAVY KEY on the lock (L).
  • Take the CART WHEEL (M).
  • Walk down.

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  • Look at the cart and use the CART WHEEL on the awning (N).
  • Turn the wheel to open the awning.
  • Select the cart for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Open the chest to find the PLIERS (O).
  • Use the drill on the pipe to make the FLUTE (P).
  • Place the lemon seeds into the pot; open the bottle, then pour it into the pot to make the lemon tree (Q).
  • You will earn the PLIERS.
  • Walk to the right.

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  • Look at the right column and use the PLIERS to pull out the METAL HOOK (R).
  • Walk down, go left, then enter the hotel.
  • Look at the grate and use the METAL HOOK to take the PUNCHED CARD (S).
  • Walk upstairs.

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  • Look at the right door and use the PUNCHED CARD on the lock (T).
  • Look inside the door and take the PRESSURE GAUGE (U).
  • Walk down twice.
  • Look at the front of the train for a mini-game.

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  • Place the PRESSURE GAUGE into the center to trigger the mini-game.
  • Use the 3 numbers to make the needle reach the gold marker (A).
  • You must use all 3 numbers; there are 5 sets to complete.
  • For 8, press +1, +3, and +4.
  • For 3, press +7, -5, and +1.
  • For 2, press +6, -5, and +1.
  • For 6, press +3, +5, and -2.
  • For 4, press +7, -5, and +2.
  • Take the MANHOLE HOOK from the nose of the train (B).
  • Walk down, go right, then forward.

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  • Look at the manhole and use the MANHOLE HOOK on the edge (C).
  • Walk forward to enter the sewers (D).

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  • Take the 1st LATCH (E).
  • Note the mini-game by the ladder (F).
  • Walk forward (G).

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  • Look at the chest and use the STAR on the lock (H).
  • Take the LION’S PAW (I).
  • Walk down 4 times, go left, enter the hotel, walk upstairs, then enter the room on the left.

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  • Look at the wardrobe and place the LION’S PAW in the lock (J).
  • Press the paw to open the lock, then open the doors (K).
  • Move the coats aside, then take the STONE NECKLACE (L).
  • Walk down 4 times, walk to the right, then go forward.
  • Select the hutch on the left for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Use the smoking stick on the hive to get the honey (M).
  • Place the 7 mirror pieces (orange) into the frame to make the whole mirror (N).
  • You will earn the YIN.
  • Walk left to the garden.

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  • Look at the left statue and place the STONE NECKLACE on him (O).
  • Take the YANG (P).
  • Walk down 3 times, go to the left, enter the hotel, go upstairs and enter the room on the left.

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  • Look in the wardrobe; place the YIN and YANG into the design (Q).
  • Take the 2nd LATCH and the CARVED PLATE (R).
  • Walk down 4 times, then walk to the right.

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  • Look at the box and place the CARVED PLATE on the left (S).
  • Take the PUZZLE ELEMENT (T).
  • Walk forward twice to the sewers.
  • Look at the mini-game by the ladder.

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  • Open the doors, then place the PUZZLE ELEMENT into the device to trigger the mini-game.
  • Use the arrows to move the pieces up (U) or down (V), then rotate the round pieces in place to complete the patterns.
  • The gauges will be green once all elements in a row are correct (W). You will hear a brief noise when a piece is in the correct orientation.
  • Take the 3rd LATCH (X).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Look at the gate and place the 3 LATCHES on the left (A).
  • Slide the latches all the way to the right (B).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Take the LOCK COMPONENT (C).
  • Take the CROWBAR (D).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the door and place the LOCK COMPONENT into the mechanism (E).
  • Pull the lever (F).
  • Look inside the door and take the POTTERY FRAGMENT (G).
  • Walk down 3 times, then go to the left.

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  • Look at the rubble by the train and use the CROWBAR on the boards (H).
  • Open the case and take the FANCY KEY (I).
  • Note the cube mini-game (J).
  • Walk down, go to the right, then walk forward.

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  • Zoom into the door and use the FANCY KEY on the lock (K).
  • Enter the tearoom.
  • Look at the pot and place the POTTERY FRAGMENT on the lid (L).
  • Take the PUZZLE PIECE (M).
  • Walk down 3 times.
  • Select the cart for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Use the HAMMER on the bottle to find the toy carriage (N).
  • Move the mahjong tiles atop a matching tile to make pairs, once the tiles have been eliminated, take the Chinese character (O).
  • You will earn the 1st FOLDING FAN.
  • Walk to the left.

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  • Look at the rubble on the left and place the puzzle piece in the cube (P).
  • Swap the tiles to form a gear symbol (Q).
  • Take the WOODEN GEAR (R).
  • Walk down, go right, then forward 4 times to the beachfront.

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  • Look at the door and place the gear in the lock (S).
  • Pull the handle to open the door (T).
  • Enter the fisherman’s house.

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  • Take the HARPOON (A).
  • Note the chest mini-game on the table (B).
  • Walk down twice.
  • Look in the pipe and use the HARPOON on the box (C).
  • Take the BEAK (D).
  • Walk down twice, then walk to the left.

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  • Place the BEAK on the crane (E), then take the FEATHER (F).
  • Walk down 3 times, then go to the left.
  • Look at the rubble on the right and place the FEATHER on the carving (G).
  • Take the TOY SHIP (H).
  • Walk down; go to the right, then walk forward 6 times to the fisherman’s house.
  • Open and look at the chest on the table for a mini-game.

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  • Place the TOY SHIP next to the other ship to trigger the mini-game (I).
  • Push the blue button (J) as fast as you can so the blue ship makes it to the end first.
  • Do this 3 times, then take the 2nd FOLDING FAN (K).
  • Walk down 4 times, then enter the tea room.

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  • Look at the door and place the 2 FOLDING FANS into the indentations (L).
  • Walk forward.

Chapter 4: Archie’s Estate

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  • Look in the bag; take the CAN OPENER and the KEY (A).
  • Exit the carriage (B).

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  • Look at the trunk; use the KEY in the lock, then take the ROPE (C).
  • Look at the slab and take the 1st LOTUS FRAGMENT (D).
  • Move the leaves and stand up the winch (E).
  • Use the ROPE on the winch (F).
  • Turn the winch handle.
  • Look at the slab again and take the PUZZLE FRAGMENT (G).
  • Look at the front door for a mini-game.

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  • Place the PUZZLE FRAGMENT into the device to trigger the mini-game.
  • Restore the picture by swapping the tiles (H).
  • You can only swap tiles that are connected by the metal links (I).
  • Once a row is correct, the lock bar will release (J).
  • Walk forward.

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  • Take the 1st SPICE EMBLEM (K).
  • Walk up the stairs (L).

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  • Take the 2nd LOTUS FRAGMENT (M).
  • Look at the table and use the CAN OPENER on the can, then take the 2nd SPICE EMBLEM (N).
  • Walk to the left (O).

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  • Take the 3rd SPICE EMBLEM (P).
  • Note the typewriter (Q).
  • Walk down twice, then walk left to the kitchen.

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  • Look at the cupboard and place the 3 SPICE EMBLEMS into the niches (R).
  • Take the MUSICAL KEY (S).
  • Look at the cellar door (T).
  • Walk down, then go up the stairs.

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  • Look at the piano and place the MUSICAL KEY on the emblem (U).
  • Push the emblem in.
  • Select the piano for a HOS (V).

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Turn the pages of photos to find the dry rose (W).
  • Zoom into the keys and play the keys in numerical order (1-7), then take the spring (X).
  • You will earn the INK.
  • Walk to the left.

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  • Look at the typewriter and use the INK on the receptacle (A).
  • Press the keys (B), then take the MAZE MAP (C).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the column and place the MAZE MAP on the board (D).
  • Place the magnet on the board to trigger the mini-game (E).
  • Drag the magnet through the maze to get the SMALL KEY (F).
  • Walk left to the kitchen.

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  • Look at the cellar door and use the SMALL KEY on the lock (G).
  • Turn the key, then go down to the cellar (H).

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  • Take the 3rd LOTUS FRAGMENT (I).
  • Note the cupboard door (J).
  • Select the drawer for a mini-game (K).

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  • Arrange the images in each row from smallest to largest actual size (L).
  • Select 2 tiles to swap positions.
  • Take the STONE SHARD from behind the panel.
  • Walk down 3 times.

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  • Look at the planter and replace the STONE SHARD (M).
  • Take the STOVE LOCK FRAGMENT (N).
  • Walk forward, then go to the left.

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  • Look at the stove and place the STOVE LOCK FRAGMENT into the lock (O).
  • Take the 4th LOTUS FRAGMENT and the CANDELABRA PIECE (P).
  • Walk right, go up the stairs, and walk to the left.

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  • Look at the candelabra and replace the CANDELABRA PIECE (Q).
  • Take the 5th LOTUS FRAGMENT (R).
  • Walk down.
  • Look at the glass doors and place the 5 LOTUS FRAGMENTS in the lock (S).
  • Walk to the right.

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  • Take the KNOB (T).
  • Note the jester door (U).
  • Walk down and select the piano for a HOS.

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  • Locate all the items on the list.
  • Move the pirate flag to the boat to make the pirate ship (V).
  • You will earn the 1st JUGGLING BALL.
  • Walk down, go left, then enter the cellar.

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  • Look at the cupboard, place the KNOB in the hole, then turn the knob (W).
  • Take the PADLOCK RING (X).
  • Walk down twice.

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  • Look at the cabinet and place the PADLOCK RING on the lock (A).
  • Turn the lock to open the doors.
  • Take the ELEVATOR LEVER and the 2nd JUGGLING BALL (B).
  • Walk left to the kitchen.

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  • Look at the elevator and place the ELEVATOR LEVER into the switch, then pull the lever (C).
  • Take the 3rd JUGGLING BALL (D).
  • Walk back, go up the stairs, then walk right.

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  • Look at the door and place the 3 JUGGLING BALLS in the holes (E).
  • Take the UNUSUAL BOOK (F).
  • Walk down, then go to the left.

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  • Place the UNUSUAL BOOK on the shelf (G).
  • Look at the door for a mini-game (H).

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  • Rotate the outer circle of each heart so the edges point out (I).
  • Rotate the inner circles so the pieces will fill the empty space (J).
  • Press the center buttons (K) to form 3 hearts (L).
  • Congratulations! You have completed Brink of Consciousness: The Lonely Hearts Murders!