Keepsake Hints

I give up! What is the step-by-step solution?

  • 1 of 11: There are six controls across the top of the mechanism.  This solution refers to them as numbers 1 - 6.  The left-most control is number 1, the right-most control is number 6.
  • 2 of 11: Before you begin, make sure that both weights are at the bottom (either leave the puzzle and return to reset it, or use both the outer levers).  Note: There is more than one possible solution.  These hints only provide one of them.
  • 3 of 11: Start by using the left wheel -- control number 2.
  • 4 of 11: Next, use the left inner lever -- control number 3.
  • 5 of 11: Use the left wheel again -- 2.
  • 6 of 11: Lever 3.  At this point, the right weight should be at the top, and the left weight should be 2 spaces from the bottom.
  • 7 of 11: Lever 6.
  • 8 of 11: Lever 3.
  • 9 of 11: Wheel 2.
  • 10 of 11: Lever 3.
  • 11 of 11: Wheel 2.