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If you have questions about a puzzle that aren't answered anywhere in these hints, you may contact the author.

In what order should I use the rings?
  • 1 of 6: Unfortunately, I cannot give you the solution. The color order you can use will be different than what worked for me because they are randomly generated.
  • 2 of 6: It's purely trial and error, so it will help to have a pen and paper handy.
  • 3 of 6: When you start, you should have 3 rings in inventory: Cyan, Blue and Green. If you don't have them, see below.
  • 4 of 6: When you get one of the colors right, one green line will flash. Two green lines and you have two right. Three green lines and the door opens.
  • 5 of 6: When you receive the two green lines, a Red ring is tossed to you as the battling alien dies. Get it from the floor. (Close your inventory window if you cannot see it.)
  • 6 of 6: Use the Red ring in combination with your other colors until the door opens. (Write it down! You WILL need it again.)