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Machinarium Hints

Where can I get a battery to power the guard's toy?

  • 1 of 8: First of all, have you helped the old wheelchair robot yet?
  • 2 of 8: If not, you will need to do that first.
  • 3 of 8: Once you've done that, he will drop a bandage, which you need, and an arcade pass, which will get you into the arcade near the bridge where you caught the cat earlier.
  • 4 of 8: Once you have the two coins from the arcade, buy two batteries from the machine near the fountain (on the far right side of the screen).
  • 5 of 8: These are AA type batteries, and the guard needed a nine volt.
  • 6 of 8: Thankfully, we can use the bandage.
  • 7 of 8: Just tie the two batteries together -- that'll do.
  • 8 of 8: Give the battery to the guard and he will allow you into the elevator.