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The Mystery of the Mummy Hints

What do I do with the table by the bed?

  • 1 of 13: Have you studied the top of the table?
  • 2 of 13: It sure looks like a puzzle...
  • 3 of 13: ...with some pieces missing.
  • 4 of 13: You'll need to find the puzzle pieces before you can do anything with the table.
  • 5 of 13: Don't waste time looking for the pieces -- you need to solve another puzzle or two first.
  • 6 of 13: In particular, you'll need to solve two puzzles.
  • 7 of 13: Once you've solved the previously mentioned puzzles, you will have what you need to solve the table-top puzzle.
  • 8 of 13: Click on the package you retrieved from the lion to open it.
  • 9 of 13: Simply place the puzzle pieces on the table top to complete the pattern.
  • 10 of 13: The pieces can only be placed in a specific order. 
  • 11 of 13: Start with the piece that would fit on the far left of the puzzle. 
  • 12 of 13: Work clockwise from there, finishing with the square piece.
  • 13 of 13: The drawer will now be unlocked -- you'll be able to open it and retrieve the contents.