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The Mystery of the Mummy Hints

What do I do with the tapestry on the wall?

  • 1 of 13: Certain pictures on the tapestry are active.
  • 2 of 13: Pressing them in the correct order might open up some possibilities.
  • 3 of 13: Think of this as a very unusual combination safe.
  • 4 of 13: There isn't much point in trying to figure out the combination...
  • 5 of 13: ...instead, wait until you find the solution within the game.
  • 6 of 13: Don't waste time searching for the solution -- you'll need to solve some puzzles first.
  • 7 of 13: In particular, make sure you've solved a puzzle in this room.
  • 8 of 13: The bedside table is hiding the solution to the tapestry.
  • 9 of 13: Make sure you pick up the clue from the bedside table, or you won't be able to solve the tapestry puzzle.
  • 10 of 13: Simply press the pictures as stated in the document.
  • 11 of 13: The numbers on the document provide the details of which picture to press first, then second, etc.
  • 12 of 13: Once you know the order, press the matching pictures on the tapestry.  Make sure you only press each picture once.
  • 13 of 13: The correct order is as follows: Eye, Woman, Cat, Man.