Timer reset instructions
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Turn the key, sort of fast, -left-right-left-right-left.
Back up power instructions
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If the power for the big main case dies (your countdown timer will turn off), you can use the logic lock battery and blue cord to power the big case. Just plug the blue cord into the back of the big case, and the other end into the logic lock battery.
Puzzle #1
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I wonder if a periodic table would help…
Hint #2
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I wonder what letters would represent each element?
Hint #3
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What message is spelt out? Can it help you with that small lock on the box?
Hint #4
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When you match the element on the paper to the periodic table, it gives you 3 number. 1-9-10 (For the 4 digit lock)
Puzzle #2
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You’re looking to collect 4 blue lights…
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It might be easier to start one number at a time…
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To get 4 blue lights, trial and error might be just right
Hint #4
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I wonder if you could view your 4 number answer, from a different perspective?
Hint #5
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When the buttons are pressed and checked correctly, the answer, 5317 will appear. Upside down, this spells LIES for the word lock.
Puzzle #3
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Did you happen to see the back of the Core Reactor card?
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To start, I would place a blue rod in the top left position and a green rod in the bottom middle position.
Hint #3
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I believe that each row and column must be balanced so that only 1 color is in each.
Hint #4
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I wonder if you could use the positions of the pink rods and apply them to the 3×3 buttons on the Meltdown box.
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Pink rods are placed in 2, 6 and 7, so I would hold down buttons 2, 6 and 7. Be sure to press down the large red button before.
Puzzle #4
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I wonder if certain numbers would help you with certain cards.
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Isn’t it strange that the cards’ number can be found in a collection together on that same card?
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The numbers will surely POINT you in the right direction…
Hint #4
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The collection of 1’s on card 1, make a down arrow, the answer for the 6 switches are down, up, down, up, up, down
Puzzle #5
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Time to compare both images…
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I wonder what the lines in the photo mean?
Hint #3
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There are 6 differences placed in a particular order. Remember to finish with the # symbol
Hint #4
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I would spot the differences in the 2 photos. Each difference is accompanied by a color. The grid layout on the picture is 3×4, the same as the keypad. The row of colors on the bottom is your order. Your answer will be 6 numbers then #
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826179#
Puzzle #6
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You may find that this puzzle is best solved if it’s written out!
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Can you establish which letters are on the top? And on the bottom?
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Beginning with M, I wonder what familiar 8 letter word you could spell?
Hint #4
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Using the 4 cords, plug them in as follows: 1 on the top, to 4 on the bottom. 2nd on the top to 2nd on the bottom, 3rd on the top to 1st on the bottom, 4th on the top to 3rd on the bottom
Puzzle #7
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After solving the 4 previous puzzles, and getting 4 blue lights, the screen should say -0151 Call Frank!- I would use that for the book.
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If you’re concerned about using a cell phone, we think it should be allowed in order to avoid this nuclear catastrophe!
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Be sure to call the correct Frank!
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I wonder if you could use that Nuclear Warning card from your envelope
Hint #5
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I wonder if you could text ‘Frank the Engineer’ the 8 letter word that begins with G
Hint #6
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I would text “Frank the Engineer” the word Graphite, and you should receive a text back that says BORON (for the 5 letter word lock on the main box)