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Nancy Drew: Treasure in the Royal Tower Hints

Where is the diamond key?

  • 1 of 8: According to the translation, it is in a purple rose.
  • 2 of 8: If you have done everything correctly, you are able to zoom in on the purple rose in the tower portrait.
  • 3 of 8: Zoom in close enough for Nancy to comment that she needs something to break the tiles.
  • 4 of 8: Find something sharp and strong to crack those tiles.
  • 5 of 8: The tool is not far away.  In fact, it is just outside the gate to the tower itself.
  • 6 of 8: A suit of armor stands at the gate.  Zoom in on it.
  • 7 of 8: Get the top of the knight's lance.
  • 8 of 8: Use the pointed end to break all of the tiles and get the diamond key.