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The Dig Hints

What can I do with the pedestal inside the asteroid?

  • 1 of 6: Notice that there's a square indentation in the pedestal.
  • 2 of 6: And there are a few plates around the pedestal.
  • 3 of 6: They might fit in the indentation.
  • 4 of 6: Just take the plates and drag them into the hole.  Use the left mouse button to drop the plates or the right button to rotate them.
  • 5 of 6: The game will only let you put the plates in one position and orientation each, so you'll know when you're making progress.
  • 6 of 6: Once you've placed all the plates properly, you'll be taken on to the next stage of the game.