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How do these things work?
1 of 5: While each of these is completely different, their basic principle is the same. Rearrange the pieces by clicking on one near the open space, sliding them around to form a picture. You can shuffle the blocks by double-clicking on the word Random. When you think you have it arranged correctly, click on the Done button. If you're right, the cabinet will open. If you exit the screen, the puzzle pieces will stay where you leave them.
2 of 5: "It is almost impossible to solve without a key." Like everything else, finding the key is triggered by conversation or previous actions taken up to that point.
3 of 5: The keys can usually be put into inventory. It may be a picture or a scribbled note. To help solve the puzzle, move the puzzle window to one side and place the key next to it on screen.
4 of 5: The open space is in a different spot in each of the puzzles.
5 of 5: Remember that the pieces can be turned around by right-clicking on them. If you think you have it right but the cabinet still won't open, try rotating a block or two, clicking on Done after each rotation.
