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The Ward Hints

Where can I find the key?

  • 1 of 10: Quite a lot needs to be accomplished before you can find this key.
  • 2 of 10: You'll be on your way when you locate both halves of Pager's card and get it repaired.
  • 3 of 10: The key to this puzzle is hidden in a secret room.
  • 4 of 10: Find the secret room by unlocking Rita's Cabinet.
  • 5 of 10: Two sensors block passage to that area, and each will accept a different access card.
  • 6 of 10: One sensor is inside Rita's Cabinet.
  • 7 of 10: Another sensor can be found by going through Rita's hidden door.
  • 8 of 10: You'll find a diary with a star map inside.
  • 9 of 10: Use the notebook on the diary page to copy it down. (If you haven't found the notebook, look in the side room in the secret area.)
  • 10 of 10: Your notebook page is the key.