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The Mystery of the Mummy Hints

How do I open the door with the purple curtains?

  • 1 of 12: First things first, make sure you've clicked on the curtains to open them.
  • 2 of 12: You'll need to get the key.
  • 3 of 12: You won't find the key lying around in the open.
  • 4 of 12: In fact, you won't even find the key on this side of the door.
  • 5 of 12: The key is stuck in the lock -- but it's on the other side.
  • 6 of 12: Can you think of a way to get the key out... but from THIS side of the door?
  • 7 of 12: It might be possible to push something into the keyhole to knock it from the lock.
  • 8 of 12: Check your inventory for a long, narrow item.
  • 9 of 12: Use the pipe cleaner.
  • 10 of 12: Help! The pipe cleaner won't work!
  • 11 of 12: What else do I need to do before this will work?
  • 12 of 12: In order to get the key, you'll need to put the register under the door, use the soap on the lock, then use the pipe cleaner in the keyhole.