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Rent-A-Hero Hints

How do I find the secret cave?

1 of 7: You should not expect it in an existing tunnel.
2 of 7: You will have to dig for it.
3 of 7: You are a hero, not a dwarf. Use a machine.
4 of 7:
There is a digging machine.
- How do I activate the digging machine?
5 of 7: You cannot use the digging machine without rails.
6 of 7:
Try it on both dead ends of the tunnel the dwarfs built.
- How do I reach both dead ends?
7 of 7: Try it multiple times.

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