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Nancy Drew 26: Tomb of the Lost Queen Hints

Possible Curses

  • Here are the events you need to experience in order to get this award.

    -- Flashlight failure: After the flashlight fails, try to recharge it in the antiquities tent, then look at the charger.
    -- Scaffolding collapse: Occurs when you look closely at the hole in the lid of the first sarcophagus.
    -- Slashed water tank: Occurs some time after Dylan arrives. If you notice a large patch of wet sand under the truck, go close to take a look at it.
    -- Dylan's accident: Happens when you open the cat tomb and Dylan pushes you aside to go in first.
    -- Locusts on water tank: After Dylan leaves, keep an eye on the water truck; at some point, you'll see a swarm of bugs around the broken tank.
    -- Cobra in tent: After you reach the golden sarcophagus and take Abdullah's key, return to the residence tent and look at Nancy's cot.
    -- Reappearing mummy: After you have opened the other two tomb areas, return to the first tomb and open the coffin to find a mummy where there was only parchment before.
    -- Sandstorm: Occurs after you open Lily's trunk and take the missing piece from Jon's notes.