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Black Dahlia Hints
What should I do with the Bag of Runes?
1 of 8: If you haven't found the Bag of Runes, search your office more thoroughly.
2 of 8: This puzzle cannot be solved now, but it tells you what to look for while investigating.
3 of 8: CAUTION!! Some players have experienced Game Freezes when playing with these symbols too early. Save your game before touching anything in this puzzle.
4 of 8: As you find runes in various places, be sure to click on them to add them to your notebook.
5 of 8: When all of the runes shown in the puzzle have been added to your notebook, then it can be solved.
6 of 8: For now, press your F1 key while looking at the puzzle to understand the basic concept.
7 of 8: A little later, show the bag to an expert.
8 of 8: Professor Strauss was anxious to see them. Give him a call.