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Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart Walkthrough, Guide, & Tips

Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart Walkthrough

Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart Walkthrough

Welcome to the Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart Walkthrough!

Stop the evil Vansig family before they point their vengeful wrath at your friend Christine in Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart!

Whether you use this document as a reference when things get difficult or as a road map to get you from beginning to end, we’re pretty sure you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

This document contains a complete Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay!

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General Tips

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  • This is the official guide for Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart Standard Edition.
  • You will not need to follow the exact path of this guide; however, some actions are required before you can complete another scene.
  • Zoom into the sparkling areas to trigger a Hidden Object Scene. Throughout the guide, we will use the acronym ‘HOS’ for Hidden Object Scenes.
  • Some items require an action before they are available in the HOS.
  • You can review game information in your journal (A).
  • Use your map (B) to track your location and to see locations with available tasks.

Chapter 1: Cable Car

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  • After the dialog with Christine is over, zoom into the side of the booth (A).
  • Tear the poster two times to reveal the RED HEART HALF (B) and the BLACK HEART HALF (C).
  • Zoom into the statue (D). Pick up the PORTRAIT OF VIGGO (E).
  • Inlay the RED HEART HALF and the BLACK HEART HALF into the statue (F).
  • Pick up the two fused HEART HALFS to receive the hint button.
  • Try to follow Christina across the bridge (G). After the bridge has blown up, pick up the METAL BAR (H).
  • Zoom into the sign (I). Pick up the AXE (J) and the letter (K).
  • Chop the boards (L) on the booth with the AXE.

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the food container (M) to reveal the shrimp.
  • Place the dart (N) on the dartboard (O) for the bullseye.
  • Place the golf ball (P) in the cup (Q) for the hole in one.
  • Place the fish (R) in the bowl (S).
  • Collect the remaining items and receive the BUG SPRAY.

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  • Zoom into the gate (T).
  • Pick up the COUNTESS INSIGNIA (U).
  • Open the gate using the METAL BAR.
  • Walk through the gate to the Abandon Playground.
  • Touch the yellow duck (V).
  • Zoom into the horse (W).
  • Try to pick up the WOOD CARVING (Y).
  • Spray the spider (X) with the BUG SPRAY.
  • Pick up the WOOD CARVING and the CHISEL (Z).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Tickle the squirrel (A) to reveal the acorn.
  • Open the egg (B) to find the hawk talon.
  • Move the ivy (C) to reveal the doubloons and asparagus.
  • Open the flower (D) to reveal the bee.
  • Receive the HAWK TALON.

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  • Move forward onto the Workshop Porch.
  • Open the panel doors (E).
  • Pick up the HANDLE (F).
  • Pick up the TAPE PLAYER (G).
  • Zoom into the trunk (H).
  • Cut the ROPE (I) with the HAWK TALON..
  • Pick up the ROPE and open the chest.
  • Pick up the SCOOP (J).

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  • Return to Black Hill Bridge (the first scene).
  • Zoom back into the sign (L).
  • Use the SCOOP to free the PIECE OF CHAIN (M) and pick it up.
  • Zoom into the ledge (N).
  • Tie the ROPE on the post (O).
  • Pick up the WOOD CARVING (P).

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  • Return to the Abandoned Playground.
  • Fix the swing (Q) with the PIECE OF CHAIN.
  • Push the swing to scare the bird.
  • Zoom into the package (R).
  • Open the package and pick up the TAPE (S) then the WOOD CARVING (T).

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  • Move to the Workshop Porch.
  • Place the WOOD CARVINGS in the door (U).
  • Swap the puzzle pieces to make the picture shown in the screenshot.

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  • Enter the Workshop.
  • Pick up the WOOD PLANK (V).
  • Open the curtain (W).
  • Remove the BONE HORN (X) FROM THE CARVING (F) with the CHISEL.
  • Zoom into the window (Y).
  • Pick up the GEAR (Z).
  • Zoom into the workbench (A).
  • Place the HANDLE on the vice (B) and crank it open.
  • Pick up the SANDBOX KEY (C) and the SCREWDRIVER (D).

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  • Return to the Porch.
  • Zoom back into the chest.
  • Remove the robot’s glass (E) with the SCREWDRIVER.
  • Pick up the GEAR (green).
  • Move back to the Playground.
  • Place the BONE HORN on the horse’s head (G).
  • Remove the saddle (H).
  • Pick up the CONTROL CHIP (I).
  • Unlock the sandbox (J) with the SANDBOX KEY.

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Flip over the bucket (K) to reveal the castle.
  • Knock over the truck (L) to uncover the gloves.
  • Using the shovel (M), dig on the ‘X’ (N) to uncover the coins.
  • Receive the GEAR.

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  • Return to the Workshop.
  • Zoom into to the control panel (O).
  • Drop the GEARS over the panel.
  • Follow the pathways as marked in the screenshot.

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  • Exit the Workshop.
  • Zoom into the Cable Car (P).
  • Lay the WOOD PLANK (Q) at the entrance of the Cable Car.
  • Pick up the WORK GLOVES (R).
  • Zoom into the poster (S).
  • Pick up the paper (T).
  • Pick up the DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (U) with the WORK GLOVES.
  • Place the DOOR RELEASE HANDLE on the panel (V).

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  • Flip the DOOR RELEASE HANDLE and enter the Cable Car.
  • Pick up the PAINT THINNER (W) and the paper (X).
  • Return to the Workshop.
  • Zoom back into the window.
  • Pour the PAINT THINNER over the dried paint (Y) and pick up the CORKSCREW (green).
  • Remove the cork (Z) from the carving (A) with the CORKSCREW.
  • Pick up the KEY (green).

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  • Return to the Cable Car.
  • Zoom into the controls (B).
  • Pick up the NIGHT LIGHT (C).
  • Insert the CONTROL CHIP in the slot (D).
  • Insert the KEY (E).
  • Pull the lever (F).

Chapter 2: The Courtyard

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  • Pick up the paper (G).
  • Pick up the LOCK PICK (H).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Spread the flamingo’s feathers (I) to reveal the glasses, tennis ball, and ladybug.
  • Move the leaves (J) to find the black rose.
  • Receive the BLACK ROSE.

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  • Take a left to the Fountains.
  • Open the sewer gate (K) with the LOCK PICK.
  • Pick up the CLEAN WATER TABLET (L).
  • Zoom into the fountain (M).
  • Pick up the MASONRY TROWEL (N).

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  • Climb the stairs to the Front Door.
  • Pick up the WATERING CAN (O).
  • Zoom into the relief (P).
  • Pick up the tape (Q) and the PORTRAIT OF VLADD (R).
  • Zoom into the small plaque (S).
  • Using the MASONRY TROWEL, remove and collect the BRICK (T).
  • Pick up the VALVE WHEEL (U).

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  • Move back one scene.
  • Place the BLACK ROSE in the Statue’s (V) hand (W).
  • Collect the POISONOUS SUBSTANCE (X) with the WATERING CAN.
  • Pick up the QUILL (Y).
  • Zoom back into the fountain.
  • Place and turn the VALVE WHEEL (Z).
  • Pour the CLEAN WATER TABLET into the fountain.
  • Pick up the ICE GARGOYLE HEAD (A).

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  • Return to the Courtyard.
  • Zoom into the bench (B) and smash the urn (C) with the BRICK.
  • Pick up the COPPER COIN (D).
  • Zoom into the planter (E).
  • Pour the POISONOUS SUBSTANCE over the vines (F).
  • Pick up the FIRE GARGOYLE HEAD (G).

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  • Return to the Front Door.
  • Zoom into the door lock (H).
  • Drop the FIRE and ICE GARGOYLE HEADS over the lock.
  • Slide the tile in position (12) to position (6), (3) to position (12), (2) to position (8), (1) to position (9), and (4) to position (1).

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  • The tiles should be arranged as shown in the screenshot.
  • Slide the tile in position (6) to position (4), (9) to position (2), (12) to position (3), (13) to position (5), (11) to position (13), and (10) to position (6).

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  • The tiles should be arranged as shown in the screenshot.
  • Slide the tile in position (8) to position (10), (5) to (11), (3) to (12) and finish with (6) to (3).

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  • Enter the Grand Stairs.
  • Zoom into the table (L).
  • Pick up the paper (M) and the GRIFFIN FIGURINE (N).
  • Dip the QUILL in the ink (O) to receive the INKED QUILL.
  • Zoom into the upstairs door (P).
  • Pick up the note and the HEDGE CLIPPERS (Q).

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  • Return to the Courtyard.
  • Talk with Viggo (R) in the window.
  • Zoom into the gate (S).
  • Remove all of the plants with the HEDGE CLIPPERS.
  • Arrange the gears as shown in the screenshot and press the button (T). (Hint: the gears will light up yellow if you are only off by one space).

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  • Enter the Hedge Maze.
  • After the crash, zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the box (V) to locate the police light.
  • Receive the MATCHBOOK.

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  • Zoom into the lion hedge (X).
  • Remove the leaves (Y) to reveal and pick up the SANGUINE KEY (blue).
  • Throw the COPPER COIN into the well (Z).
  • Pick up the COUNT INSIGNIA (A).

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  • Return to the Grand Stairs.
  • Zoom back into the upstairs door.
  • Place the COUNT INSIGNIA and COUNTESS INSIGNIA in the lock (B).
  • Enter the Great Hallway.
  • Zoom into the painting (C).
  • Pick up the SNAKE EYE (D).

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  • Enter the Countess’ Bedroom.
  • Zoom into the desk (G).
  • Open the book (H) and write in it with the INKED QUILL.
  • Pick up the page from the book.
  • Open the case (I) and pick up the tape (blue).
  • Pick up the CLEANING SPRAY (J).
  • Open the door to the Countess’ Bathroom with the SANGUINE KEY.
  • Enter the Bathroom and light the candles (K) with the MATCHBOOK.
  • Zoom into the machine (L).
  • Pick up the MANNEQUIN ARM (M).
  • Zoom into the sink (N).
  • Pick up the HARPY FIGURINE (O).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the box (P) to get the hairpin.
  • Place the sail (Q) on the boat (R).
  • Receive the HAIRPIN.

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  • Move back to the bedroom and zoom back into the desk.
  • Open the box (S) with the HAIRPIN.
  • Pick up the SPIDER PIN (green) and the NURSERY KEY (green).
  • Move back into the Great Hallway.
  • Zoom into the Nursery door (V).
  • Place the NURSERY KEY in the locks’ mouth (W).
  • Turn the NURSERY KEY.

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  • Enter the Nursery.
  • Zoom into the outlet (X).
  • Remove the BROKEN POWER CORD (Y) and plug in the NIGHTLIGHT.
  • Zoom into the dresser (Z).
  • Pick up the PORTRAIT OF VICTOR (A) and the LION EYE (B).
  • Zoom into the crib (C).
  • Pick up the HOURGLASS GEM (D).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the shark’s (F) mouth to reveal the submarine and fishing hook.
  • Open the eyelid (G) for the pink eye.
  • Receive the DRAWER HANDLE.

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  • Return to the Countess’ Bedroom.
  • Place the HOURGLASS GEM into the Walk-in Closet’s lock (H).
  • Tap each spider leg (green) once to open the door.
  • Enter the Walk-in Closet.
  • Place the MANNEQUIN ARM on the mannequin (I).
  • Pick up the MEDICAL GLOVE (J).
  • Open the mannequin’s blouse and pick up the SEAM RIPPER (K).
  • Zoom into the dresser (L).
  • Place the DRAWER HANDLE on the drawer (M).
  • Open the drawer and pick up the SPIDER PIN (N) and the HEART TIP (O).
  • Open the beak (P) and pick up the tape (blue).

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  • Return to the Bathroom.
  • Zoom back into the sink (S).
  • Pull the drain plug using the MEDICAL GLOVE.
  • Pick up the MAGNET (T).
  • Back up one scene to the Bedroom.
  • Zoom into the table (U). Pick up the PORTRAIT OF VIOLETTA (V).
  • Place the MAGNET on the outside of the bowl (W) to get the SPIDER PIN.

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  • Return to the Grand Staircase.
  • Zoom into the cupid statue (X). Pick up the GOLD LEAF (Y).
  • Place the HEART TIP on the arrow (Z).
  • Zoom back into the table (A).
  • Pick up the FUSE (B).
  • Return to the Hedge Maze.
  • Zoom back into the lion hedge (C). Place the LION EYE (D) and the SNAKE EYE (E).
  • Pick up the SPIDER PIN (F).

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  • Return to the Nursery.
  • Zoom back into the crib (G).
  • Open the doll (H) with the SEAM RIPPER.
  • Remove the stuffing and pick up the GOLDEN APPLE PIN (green).
  • Move to the Walk-in Closet.
  • Place the GOLDEN APPLE PIN on the lock (I) and pull the tongue (J) to open the chest (K).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the drawer (L) to reveal the dentures, pistol, and the gold medallion.
  • Open the lid (M) to reveal the ring.
  • Receive the OVEN MITT.

Chapter 3: The Family Parlor

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  • Back out to the Great Hallway.
  • Zoom into the Family Parlor door (N).
  • Drop the four SPIDER PINS on the lock.
  • Follow the paths marked in the screenshot to move all of the SPIDER PINS into position.

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  • Enter the Family Parlor.
  • Zoom into the record player (O).
  • Pick up the MICROPHONE (P).
  • Zoom into the fireplace (Q).
  • Pick up the SHEPARD’S CROOK (R).
  • Zoom into the couch (S).
  • Open the book (T).
  • Pick up the family tree paper (U), the tape (V), and the SOLVENT (W).

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  • Walk through the open doorway on the right to enter the Conservatory.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the case (L) to reveal the trumpet and spade.
  • Receive the TRUMPET.

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  • Zoom into the organ (Y).
  • Pick up the TUNING FORK (Z).
  • Zoom into the curtain control (A).
  • Pick up the DRILL (B).

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  • Return to the Great Hallway.
  • Zoom into the portrait (C).
  • Remove the screws (blue) with the DRILL.

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  • Take the hidden stairs down to Victor’s Secret Room.
  • Zoom into the shelf (D).
  • Pick up the ACID (E).
  • Lay the GOLDEN LEAF on the mold (F).
  • Zoom into the video screen (G). Clean the glass (H) with the CLEANING SPRAY.
  • Press the button (I) and then pull out the DATA DISK (J).
  • Zoom into the desk (K).
  • Pick up the CONTROL LEVER (L).

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  • Return to the Conservatory.
  • Place, and pull, the CONTROL LEVER in the curtain control (M).
  • Zoom into the musicians (N). Pick up the SANDBAG (O).
  • Place the MICROPHONE and TRUMPET as shown in the screenshot.
  • Back up one scene to the Family Parlor.
  • Zoom in to the fireplace and use the SANDBAG to put out the fire.
  • Open the hatch (P) and pick up the PORTRAIT OF VILHELM (Q).
  • Zoom into the root structure (R).

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  • Place the PORTRAIT OF VILHELM, PORTRAIT OF VIGGO, PORTRAIT OF VLADD, PORTRAIT OF VICTOR, and PORTRAIT OF VIOLLETA on the tree.
  • See the screenshot for the correct arrangement of the PORTRAITS.
  • Pick up the BLACK HEART KEY (S).
  • Return to the Grand Staircase.
  • Zoom into the Basement Door (T).
  • Place the BLACK HEART KEY in the lock (U) to open the door.

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  • Enter the Basement Hallway.
  • Zoom into the record player (V). Place the BROKEN POWER CORD in the plug (W).
  • Pick up the ANTENNA (X).
  • Go right to enter the Breaker Room.
  • Place the FUSE in the fuse panel (Y).
  • See the screenshot for the solution.

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  • Zoom into the radiator (Z). Pick up the ELECTRICAL TAPE (A).
  • Using the OVEN MITT, collect the CLOWN HEAD (B).
  • Pick up the BIRD SEEDS (D).
  • Back up one scene.
  • Zoom back into the record player (E). Fix the cord (F) with the ELECTRICAL TAPE.
  • Pick up the tape (G) and the RECORD (S).

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  • Enter the Wine Cellar.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Carve the pumpkin (H) with the knife (I) to make a jack-o-lantern.
  • Receive the DOOR KNOB.

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  • Move back to the Grand Staircase.
  • Place the DOOR KNOB on the Dining Room door (J).
  • Enter the Dining Room.
  • Zoom into the dry sink (K). Break the glass (L) with the TUNING FORK.
  • Pick up the PURE CRYSTAL (M) and the MINOTAUR FIGURINE (N).
  • Use the SOLVENT on the box lock (O).
  • Open the box lid and pick up the WINE BOTTLE (P).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Crack the lobster claw (R) with the cracker (S).
  • Receive the SALT SHAKER.

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  • Enter the Kitchen.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Drain the sink (T) to uncover the hand print, rolling pin, sink plug, and star.
  • Receive the FORCEPS.

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  • Zoom into the dumbwaiter (U).
  • Open the door and pick up the RUBBER HOSE (V).
  • Zoom into the stove (W).
  • Pick up the DISH SOAP (X).
  • Zoom into the breadbox (Y). Remove the canister’s lid (Z) and pick up the tape (blue).
  • Zoom into the back door (B) and use the ACID on the chain (A).

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  • Step outside onto the Back Patio.
  • Pour the BIRD SEEDS into the bird feeder (C).
  • Pick up the CLOCK SPRING (D).
  • Pick up the STOOL (E).
  • Zoom into the base of the tree (G).
  • Pour the DISH SOAP over the sap (H) and pick up the BARBEQUE LIGHTER (green).
  • Knock the GREEN BOOK (I) out of the tree with the SHEPARD’S CROOK and pick it up after if falls.
  • Return to the Nursery.
  • Zoom into the dresser (J). Place the CLOWN HEAD on the doll (K).
  • Pick up the DRUM STICKS (L).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the mouth (M) to find the tooth.
  • Open the umbrella (N) to get the tambourine and the shovel.
  • Receive the TOOTH.

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  • Return to the Walk-in Closet.
  • Place the STOOL next to the dresser (O).
  • Look in the box (P).
  • Pick up the ORGAN KEY (Q) and YELLOW BOOK (R).
  • Move to the Countess’ Bathroom.
  • Zoom in to the machine (S). Melt the ice (T) with the SALT SHAKER.
  • Open the door and pick up the BLOOD VIAL (U).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the clam shell (V) to reveal the blood crystal.
  • Receive the BLOOD CRYSTAL.

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  • Return to the Family Parlor.
  • Place the RECORD on the player (K).
  • Lower the needle (W) and pick up the ORGAN KEY (X).
  • Move to Victor’s Secret Room.
  • Zoom into the shelf (Y). Place the RUBBER HOSE on the burner (Z).
  • Turn the valve (A) and light the burner with the BARBEQUE LIGHTER. (Hint: make sure you have placed the GOLDEN LEAF on the mold).
  • Pick up the GOLDEN V (B).

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  • Return to the Front Door.
  • Zoom into the relief (C). Place the GOLDEN V on the statue’s chest (D).
  • Pick up the VANSIG SEAL (E).
  • Move to the Wine Cellar.
  • Place the WINE BOTTLE in the rack (F).

Chapter 4: The Catacombs

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  • Use the secret entrance and enter the Catacomb Halls.
  • Zoom into the cubby hole (H). Light the torch (I) with the BARBEQUE LIGHTER.
  • Pick up the BONE (J).
  • Pull the TOOTH (K) with the FORCEPS.
  • Move the paper (L) and pick up the tape (M).
  • Zoom into the Cell Door (N).
  • Slide open the hatch (O) to receive the VIOLIN.

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  • Return to the Conservatory.
  • Zoom back into the stage.
  • Place the VIOLIN and DRUM STICKS in the musicians’ hands.
  • Zoom into the rubble (P). Pick up the MANNEQUIN HEAD (Q) and the ORGAN KEY (R).
  • Open the box (S) and pick up the tape (T).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the case (U) to find the chewing gum and the harmonica.
  • Receive the BLUE BOOK.

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  • Drop the group of ORGAN KEYS over the organ (V) and push the button (blue).
  • Zoom into the chandelier rubble (W).
  • Pick up the NIGHT CRYSTAL (X).
  • Back up one scene.
  • Zoom into the Great Library door (Y).
  • Place the NIGHT CRYSTAL, BLOOD CRYSTAL, and PURE CRYSTAL on the lock (Z).

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  • Enter the Great Library.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the box (A) to reveal the red book.
  • Receive the RED BOOK.

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  • Place the collection of BOOKS on the shelf (B).
  • There are many possible routes you can take with this puzzle.
  • First clear the path to move the blue book (blue) and the yellow book (orange) into place (D).
  • Slide the books in the direction marked in figure (C) to get to figure (D).
  • After the path is clear move the blue book into place before moving the yellow book.

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  • Now clear the path to swap the red book (red) and the green book (green).
  • Slide the books in the direction marked in figure (E) to get to figure (F).
  • After the path is clear move the red book into the position shown in figure (F).
  • Next move the green book into place and finish with the red book.

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  • Pick up the CLOCK SPRING (G).
  • Zoom into the desk (H).
  • Pick up the tape (blue) and the SUN HALF (I).
  • Return to the Walk-in Closet.
  • Place the MANNEQUIN HEAD on the mannequin (J) and remove the LENS (K).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Cut the skirt (L) with the scissors (M) to make it a mini skirt.
  • Open the drawer (N) to locate the joker card and shuttlecock.
  • Receive the ANTIQUE BRACELET.

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  • Return to the Back Patio.
  • Give the dog (O) the BONE.

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the statue’s mouth (P) to get the tennis ball.
  • Open the dog door (Q) to reveal the dog treat.
  • Receive the SIEVE.

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  • Move forward to the Cliffside Path.
  • Zoom into the telescope (R).
  • Turn the telescope and pick up the MOON HALF (S).
  • Return to the Kitchen.
  • Fish the TOOTH out of the pot (U) with the SIEVE.

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  • Move to the Dining Room.
  • Place the SUN HALF and MOON HALF in the door’s (V) lock (W).
  • Enter the Study.
  • Zoom into the computer (X). Press the power button (Y) and insert the DATA DISK into the slot (Z).
  • Open the speaker (A) and pick up the tape (blue).
  • Pick up the BASILISK FIGURINE (C).

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  • Return to the Grand Staircase.
  • Place the two CLOCK SPRINGS on the clock (D).
  • Use the right arrow (E) to turn the numbers clockwise and the left arrow (F) to turn counterclockwise.
  • Use the right clock spring (RS) to swap on the right and the left clock spring (LS) to swap the left side.
  • Use the following sequence: E, E, LS, E x 4, RS, LS, F x 5, RS, F, LS (at this point the 11, 6, 12, and 2 should be in sequential order with the 12 in the top center position) (G).
  • Continue to sequence with: F x 3, RS, E x 3, RS, E x3, LS, E x 2, LS, E x 3, RS, F x 4, LS (the 11, 6, 12, 2, 10, 7, 9, and 3 should be in order with the 5 in the top center position).
  • Finish arranging the numbers in the right order with: F x 3, LS, F x 5, RS, E x 6, LS.
  • E x 3 will complete the puzzle by moving the numbers into the correct position, with the 8 in the top center.
  • Receive the SHADOW DIAL.

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  • Return to the Catacomb Halls.
  • Zoom into the Demon Reliquary door (J). Drop all the TEETH over the skull (K).
  • Push the buttons in order of (1-3).
  • Spin the ring (L).

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  • Enter the Demon Reliquary.
  • Zoom into the tapestry (M) and pick up the DAGGER (N).
  • Zoom into the snake stand (O). Place the SHADOW DIAL on the door (P).
  • Open the small cabinet doors (Q).
  • Pick up the CELL KEY (R), DRAGON FIGURINE (S), and the tape (blue).
  • Zoom into the statue (T). Pick up the paper (U).

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  • Exit the Demon Reliquary.
  • Unlock the cell door (V) with the CELL KEY.
  • Enter Viggo’s Cell.
  • Remove the lid from the toilet tank (W).
  • Pick up the WRENCH (X).
  • Zoom into the drain (Y). Pick up the WOODEN KNOB (Z).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Tear the patch (A) to find the tweezers.
  • Place the eyes (B) on the sock (C) to create the sock puppet.
  • Receive the LIGHT SWITCH.

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  • Return to the Wine Cellar.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Remove the cork from the bottle (D) to get the bottled message.
  • Receive the PICKAXE.

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  • Back up one scene.
  • Remove all four bolts (blue) to the vent cover (E) with the WRENCH.
  • Return to the Dining Room.
  • Zoom into buffet table (F).
  • Drop the GRIFFIN FIGURINE, HARPY FIGURINE, MINOTAUR FIGURINE, BASILISK FIGURINE, and the DRAGON FIGUREIN on the stand (G).
  • Pick up the VANSIG SEAL (H).

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  • Enter the Kitchen.
  • Zoom into the breadbox (I).
  • Place the WOODEN KNOB on the lid (J).
  • Lift the lid and pick up the GLASS CUTTER (K).
  • Move back to the Study.
  • Use the GLASS CUTTER on the cabinet (L) and receive a LENS.
  • Pick up the KEYCARD (M).

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  • Exit the house on to the Back Patio.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the mailbox (N) for the envelope.
  • Receive the SAW.

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  • Move forward to the Cliffside Path.
  • Break the pillar (P) with the PICKAXE.
  • Zoom into the Radio Tower door (Q).
  • Insert the KEYCARD into the lock (R).

Chapter 5: The Radio Tower

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  • Enter the Radio Tower.
  • Zoom into the radio (S). Place the ANTENNA (T).
  • Open the side panel (U). Push the on button (V).
  • Knock the UP BUTTON (W) off the radio and pick it up after it falls.
  • Open the tape player (blue) and collect the tape.
  • Zoom into the bust (X).
  • Lower the bars until the CANDLE SNUFFER (Y) falls out.
  • Pick up the CANDLE SNUFFER and the OIL CAN (Z).

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  • Exit the Radio Tower.
  • Zoom back into the telescope (A). Pour the OIL CAN over the LENS (B).
  • Collect the LENS.
  • Return to the Kitchen.
  • Zoom into the dumbwaiter (C).
  • Place the UP BUTTON (D).
  • Push the UP BUTTON and pick up the FAN BLADE (E).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the pocket watch (P) to find the yin yang and clock hands.
  • Receive the LID LIFTER.

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  • Move to the Grand Library.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Take the chisel (G) to the statue (H) to make a bust.
  • Receive the GOLD WINGS.

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  • Zoom into the desk (J).
  • Place the LIGHT SWITCH (K).
  • Turn the light off and pick up the LIGHT BULB (L).
  • Back up two scenes and enter Victor’s Secret Room.
  • Zoom into the desk (M). Place the LIGHT BULB in the lamp (N).
  • Open the folder (O). Pick up the tape (P) and the BOOT DISK (Q).

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  • Move to the Basement Hallway.
  • Place the FAN BLADE in the vent (R).
  • Pick up the radio tower blueprints (S).
  • Enter the Wine Cellar.
  • SAW open the wine barrel (T).
  • Pick up the EMPTY JUG (U).

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  • Move to Viggos’ Cell.
  • Remove the drain grate (V) with the LID LIFTER.
  • Pick up the BLACK LIGHT (W).
  • Move to the Demon Reliquary.
  • Zoom into the statue (X).
  • Use the CANDLE SNUFFER on the candles (Y).
  • Hold the EMPTY JUG under the statue’s mouth (Z) to receive JUG OF LIQUID NITROGEN.
  • Drag the BLACK LIGHT over the tapestry (A).
  • Zoom into the door (B).

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  • Place the BLOOD VIAL in the center (C).
  • Open all of the valves (green and blue) except for the drain valves (purple and yellow).
  • Close all the valves marked (blue).
  • Open the two lower drain valves (yellow).
  • Close the two drain valves. The mini-game should look like the screenshot (L).

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  • Close the valves marked (blue).
  • Open and close the three valves marked (green).
  • Close the four valves marked (pink).
  • Open and close the two drain valves (yellow).
  • The mini-game should now look like the second screenshot (M).

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  • Close the three valves marked (blue).
  • Open the two valves marked (green).
  • See the screenshot (N) for the completed mini-game.

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  • Enter the Catacomb Crypt.
  • Zoom into the mummy (D).
  • Pick up the VANSIG SHIELD (E).
  • Place the ANTIQUE BRACELET on the wrist (F).
  • Pick up the GOLD STAFF (G).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the stone book (I) to reveal the urn.
  • Dip the rose (J) in the ink (K) to turn it black.
  • Open the box (A) to reveal the scorpion.
  • Receive the GAS VALVE.

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  • Return the Dining Room.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the butter dish (L) to find the butter.
  • Receive the WATER BOTTLE.

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  • Move to the Breaker Room.
  • Place the GAS VALVE on the furnace (M).
  • Turn the GAS VALVE (C).
  • Open the cover and pick up the GAUNTLET (N).
  • Walk to the Study.
  • Place the GAUNTLET, DAGGER, and VANSIG SHIELD on the suit of armor (O).
  • Pick up the GOLD WIRE (B).

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  • Exit the house and move to the Radio Tower.
  • Pick up the note (P) and zoom into the circuit board (blue).
  • Drop the GOLD WIRE over the circuit board and insert the BOOT DISK into the slot (Q).
  • Rotate the tiles as shown in the screenshot.

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  • After the dialogue is over, zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Place the man (R) on the horse (S) for the horseman.
  • Open the cabinet (red) to locate the bellows.
  • Receive the HOUSE JACK.

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  • Pick up the paper (T).
  • Zoom into the ground (U).
  • Pick up the RED MARBLE (V).
  • Zoom into the stretcher (W).
  • Pick up the PLUNGER (X).
  • Place the RED MARBLE on the doors lock (Y).

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  • You will want to arrange all of the black marbles along the border first.
  • Start with the bottom middle and complete the left side using the following sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 8, A, A, 9, 9, 8 and 8.
  • Next complete the right side using the following sequence: B, C, C, C, D, D, E, F, F, F, E, E, G, G, G, H, J, K, K, K, and J.
  • Place the last black marble on the point: A, A, L, and L.
  • Next complete the yellow marbles: 9, 9, A, M, M, G, K, K, H, H, 9, A, A, N, N, and N.
  • Finish the puzzle by placing the last yellow marble with: 9 and 9.

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  • Enter the Old Sewer.
  • Zoom into the wall (P). Place the HOUSE JACK under the rock and pick up the STICK (Q).
  • Use the PLUNGER on the pipe (R).
  • Pick up the WOOD CRANK (S).
  • Pick up the FLUSH CHAIN (T) from the blocked exit (U).

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  • Back up one scene.
  • Zoom back into the stretcher (V). Place the WOOD CRANK (W) and pick up the TWINE (X).
  • Zoom back into the ground (Y).
  • Tie the STICK to the rock with the TWINE.
  • Pick up the SLEDGEHAMMER (Z).
  • Exit the dungeon.
  • Smash the blocked exit (A) with the SLEDGEHAMMER and escape through the pipe.

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  • Move to the Courtyard.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Flip the gnome’s hat (B) off to see the Mohawk.
  • Receive the FISHING LINE.

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  • Enter the Hedge Maze.
  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Open the case (C) to locate the golden snakes.
  • Receive the GOLDEN SNAKES.

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  • Drop the FISHING LINE down the well (D).
  • Pick up the CATACOMBS KEY (E).
  • Return to the Viggo’s Cell.
  • Place the FLUSH CHAIN on the toilet (F).
  • Flush the toilet and pick up the THROW SWITCH (G).

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Lift the paper (H) to find the flask.
  • Move the sheet (I) to find the ice pick.
  • Receive the ICE PICK.

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  • Return to the Catacomb Crypt.
  • Unlock the door Vladd’s Tomb (K) with the CATACOMBS KEY.
  • Place the GOLD WINGS, GOLD STAFF, and GOLDEN SNAKES on the door (L) to the Medical Room.

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  • Zoom into the sparkles to play a HOS.
  • Chisel (M) the stone (N) to create the engraved $.
  • Open the vase (O) to see the ghost.
  • Receive the SNIPS.

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  • Enter the Medical Room.
  • Pick up the MEDICAL TUBING (Q).
  • Open the casket’s (R) glass.
  • Use the SNIPS to cut the chain (S). Pick up the RED CRYSTAL HEART.

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  • Move to Vladd’s Tomb.
  • Pick up the BLACK CRYSTAL HEART (Q) from the skeleton’s (R) chest.
  • Place the BLACK CRYSTAL HEART and the RED CRYSTAL HEART on the lock (S) to the Blood Sanctum.

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  • Enter the Blood Sanctum.
  • Pick up the THROW SWITCH (U) from the fountain (V).
  • Place the MEDICAL TUBE (W). Pick up the SEAL STAMPER (X).
  • Break the ice (Y) with the ICE PICK.
  • Pick up the HOURGLASS (Z).
  • Shut the molds (A) lid as shown in the screenshot.
  • Pick up the tape (B).
  • Fill the mold with the WATER BOTTLE, followed by the JUG OF LIQUID NITROGEN.
  • Open the lid and pick up the LENS (C).

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  • Return to the Medical room.
  • Place the two THROW SWITCHS on the incubator (D).
  • Flip the THROW SWITCHS and pick up the DEMONIC HEART (E).
  • Zoom into the table; use the SEAL STAMP on the wax (G) and pick up the VANSIG SEAL (blue).

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  • Return to Vladd’s Tomb.
  • Place the HOURGLASS in the skeleton’s (H) hand (I) and the DEMONIC HEART in the chest (J).
  • Pick up the VANSIG SEAL (K).
  • Place the collection of VANSIG SEALS on the casket (L).
  • Pick up the LENS (M).
  • Zoom into the door (N) to the Inner Sanctum.
  • Place the collection of LENS on the board and arrange as shown in the screenshot (P).

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  • Enter the Inner Sanctum.
  • Zoom into the book (R). Pick up the ENERGY GEM (S).
  • Zoom into the life support system (T). Place the ENERGY GEM (U) as shown in the screenshot.
  • Congratulations, you have completed Nightfall Mysteries: Black Heart.