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Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game Hints

How can I get the membership card?

  • 1 of 16: Brother Mark has it, so go knock on his door.
  • 2 of 16: If you ask him about his Black Cat card, he won't give it to you, even though he still believes that you're the Man from P.O.P.E.
  • 3 of 16: You'll have to do him a big favor first.
  • 4 of 16: Do you remember who his favorite movie star is? You learned this when you were trying to get into the apartment building to begin with.
  • 5 of 16: It's Lucy Chu. Do you have anything in your inventory relating to her?
  • 6 of 16: You've got a photograph of her that you picked up a long time ago. Why not try giving him that?
  • 7 of 16: He likes it, but he won't take it from you. Maybe it's missing something that he wants.
  • 8 of 16: Try using it on him a second time to get a clue.
  • 9 of 16: Ah, so he wants it to be more "personal."
  • 10 of 16: What do all avid fans want on the photos or posters of their favorite stars?
  • 11 of 16: How 'bout an autograph?
  • 12 of 16: You can't get Lucy Chu to autograph the picture, but maybe someone else can.
  • 13 of 16: Like George with his handy Black Cat pen.
  • 14 of 16: Move away from Mark's door so he'll close it, then use the pen on the photo to sign it.
  • 15 of 16: Knock on Mark's door again and give him the signed photo in order to get the Black Cat card.
  • 16 of 16: BUG NOTE: If you give Mark the signed photo before asking him about his Black Cat card, you may never be able to get it. Restore your most recent saved game and then try again, this time asking about the card first.