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Blackstone Chronicles Hints

How do I get into the Iron Maiden?

  • 1 of 14: You have to identify the contents of the Fingerbox before you can even try.
  • 2 of 14: Talk to Paul about the puzzle.
  • 3 of 14: He will tell you that Malcolm kept a reminder in the safe.
  • 4 of 14: What did you get from the safe that might hold a clue?
  • 5 of 14: You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.
  • 6 of 14: Put the Egg in the Nutcracker to get a clue.
  • 7 of 14: The slip of paper says "The word you seek is the thing itself."
  • 8 of 14: So, look on the buttons for a rebus code meaning the thing itself.
  • 9 of 14: You will need to push three buttons in sequence.
  • 10 of 14: Can you form Iron Maiden by pushing the buttons?
  • 11 of 14: How about "Eye", "Run" and "Maiden"?
  • 12 of 14: To keep the Iron Maiden from snapping closed on you, you have to block it open.
  • 13 of 14: Try using something that lives in a cave.
  • 14 of 14: Use the bat to block it open.