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The Mystery of the Mummy Hints

I can't go anywhere!

  • 1 of 14: Since the floor has been almost totally demolished, you will need to find a way to navigate across the room.
  • 2 of 14: You can walk out on the beam, but you won't be able to reach any other location from there without some help.
  • 3 of 14: Look around the room to see if there is anything that might help you reach the far wall.
  • 4 of 14: The chain on the far right wall looks promising.
  • 5 of 14: If there was only something to affix the chain to...
  • 6 of 14: Look around for a place to anchor the chain.
  • 7 of 14: Be sure you look everywhere.
  • 8 of 14: Including up.
  • 9 of 14: Note the ring on the ceiling.
  • 10 of 14: Attach the chain to the ring on the ceiling.
  • 11 of 14: Holmes can now reach the outer walls -- if you could just direct him to the right place.
  • 12 of 14: Check the walls for an active cursor icon.
  • 13 of 14: Look at the hole in the wall, near the far door.
  • 14 of 14: Click on the hole, and watch Holmes play Tarzan.