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Zak McKracken Hints
How do I get the crystal?
1 of 9: Notice the strange yellow markings.
2 of 9: You remember what you did in Seattle?
3 of 9: Use the yellow crayon on them.
4 of 9: A copy of the drawing can be found somewhere else in the game.
5 of 9: Have you seen a similar (but larger) statue elsewhere?
6 of 9: Like on Mars?
7 of 9: If not, it's in the great chamber of the face. You need to see it first.
8 of 9: Read the yellow markings and copy them down (as Leslie or Melissa).
9 of 9: Have Zak draw them on the statue in the pyramid, and pick up the crystal.
