Mystery Case Files Ravenhearst Puzzle Solutions

[Candi Ruman]

Youmight be familiar with this scene: You walk into the living room, looking for the phone. You see the cat, the goldfish, and a set of weights. Some candles, a chip, an old corn dog (ew!) Ok, so, it's a little messy. Still, with a bit of effort, you soon see the phone sitting in plain sight, near the chess set and the coffin. Wait... a coffin? Perhaps this isn't your regular living room. In fact, you're inside Ravenhearst Manor.

Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst is a game of "hunt the item" similar to Hidden Expedition: Titanic and the previous Mystery Case Files games. The Queen of England (affectionately known as "Queenie") has sent you to investigate the mystery behind this creepy cluttered mansion. But beware. Not only is this house abandoned, and likely haunted, but it is also filled with strange twists, puzzling locks and hidden clues. Unlike other games of this genre, which have you search for the essential magic pixel, Ravenhearst will frustrate you by hiding objects in plain sight. While the clock ticks down (her majesty is waiting!) you might find yourself in a bathroom crying out "where is that tuba?"

Don't despair, because this game is as beautiful as it is maddening. The delightful graphics and various sounds will keep your senses sharp, while the clever puzzles are sure to please. To enter some rooms, you'll have to solve strange and wonderful locks, reminiscent of Rube Goldberg contraptions. Find the right combination of oddities, and you'll find passage into the next room. When you gather enough clues (the recovered objects), piece them together to reveal a diary page. The diary, kept by the Lady of the Manor, Emma, will begin to reveal the dark mystery behind Ravenhearst Manor.

Analysis: Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst is a perfect addition to any puzzle collection. A few notable features set it apart from other games. For one, the sound options offer three separate dials to control the music, background noise, and sound effects. This allows you to set the creaks and moans to your preferred volume, without drowning out other sounds. You have some control over the passage of time, as well. The regular "Detective Mode" is fast-paced enough to keep you on your toes, while the "Relaxed Mode" is still timed, but at a much slower rate.

The creators of this game consider it appropriate for all ages, but the creepy objects and sounds might be a little much for small children. (There is a small fright in the ending sequence as well.) Parents, use caution, or play alongside your child for reassurance.

you need to move the hands of the big clock to match the time on one of the other clocks, then press the button.

If you've done this right, the clock that you were matching the time of should start spinning, and a door at the bottom will open. Repeat this until all of the clocks are spinning and all of the doors are open.

Now, there are also some movable objects scattered around the room which you need to put into the doors. You need to place the opposite of the thing that's already in there for each door. For example, for the door that has the moon, you would put the sun.

For each of those, a correct placement will make the door close again, but this time with a symbol. Each symbol will have an obvious number associated with it (eg, an open palm with FIVE fingers, a FOUR-leat clover, etc.) Reading these numbers from left to right on each of the doors, that it the code that you need to input.

Please help. In the last scene, I found all skeleton keys, but I can't solve the puzzle there I need to unlock door. I tried different combinations of words (like Charles; Dalimar; england and etc.) but I don't know the right word...

Each key has a symbol its end that corresponds to the symbol etched into the door near each of the circular displays. Drag each key into the screen in the top middle of the door, and the screen will display a letter. Click the red button next to the symbol that corresponds to the key so that it turns green, and use the rotating dial at the bottom of the door to rotate to the corresponding letter. Repeat for each key until you've spelled out the word.

...that's the one with the doll in the bath, the Bunsen burner. etc.

I have:

* opened the bottle

* poured the liquid out of the bottle

* made the doll drop the duck (I'm not sure why I need to do this, if at all)

* set the dial to the time given on the wall

but the car doesn't light the Bunsen burner yet. What else do I need to do?

Inflating the balloon doesn't seem to do anything, and the scissors just wobble if I click on them.

I have the game Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst and I love it. However, I am stumped on one of the puzzle scenes and I haven't been able to break it. It is the one with all the clocks and you have to match the time in order for the slide boxes below opens up to insert the opposite sign in it. I am stuck at the last clock where you have the left hand and the number 5 over the keypad. I have tried everything that I can think of to unlock this and haven't been able to. Do you have any clues to help me out?

I'm having the same problem, Chris. I've collected all 7 keys and when I go back to the map to go to the cellar, the "basement" tab is greyed out so I can't get in. Either there's some glitch, or there's something that I've missed. I even got 3 extra keys because those rooms were still "lit up," yet I still can't access the cellar :( Any help?

I'm having the same problem like Chris and Sebby. I've also collected all 7 keys and when I go back to the map to go to the cellar, the "basement" tab is greyed out so I can't get in. Either there's some glitch, or there's something that I've missed. I also got 3 extra keys because those rooms were still "lit up," yet I still can't access the cellar :( Any help?

I had a great time with this game. I was able to solve the various puzzles to get the doors open. I found the items. I got through all of it and then collected all 7 keys. I was able to go to the cellar. I have matched up the 7 keys with the symbols on each of the keys to the sybols on each og the locks. Then I have tried several 7 letter words to unlock the door but none are working....I feel really stupid. Where am I going wrong? Any hints? Thanks.

On the bottom of the "lock" there is a dial which you can spin, which turns on letters for each circle. After placing all the keys and seeing all the letters, just make the word the letters spell out.

I am stuck on the puzzle where you get three drop downs and you have to match the items that are randomly spun into the boxes and in order. No problem there. The next step is where I'm lost. The "hint" shows a turtle and the empty box. I've tried dragging the turtle to the box, with no luck. In fact, I've tried dragging EVERY item from the boxes into the boxes at the bottom. What am I missing?

Hey,

I'm in need of some serious help here. My sanity is at stake.

I'm stuck on the stage with the chicken and the chicken eggs. I have 3 eggs and have matched the patterns in the bit with the lever, but it won't unlock the door. Any hints on what I do next?

Thanks, Steph

Ok I have a question. I have played this game twice to get to the end. You know where you have to get seven keys. Well I get them and it tells you to go to the celler. Well the tab isnt lit up and I cant and the only thing I can do is look in the other rooms and find extra keys but that doesnt do anything. Any suggestions?

i need help on on the door with the lock where u turn on the thing that opens and shows dice then the hint says to click the thing so it lights up all the way up i did all that but i have no idea wot to do next im soo lost plz help!

you have to drag the keys into the box and it gives you a letter. i wrote them down on a piece of paper and just try and work it out it was very hard but im so glad that i have completed it if any one needs any help just give me a call or something and i will try and help you. Cant wait for another one to come out cya soon Emily X

I've tried 5 times finding all the 7 keys but the basement is blocked, so I can't get into the cellar.

What can I do?

I even tried finding more keys but even I get -3 keys the basement is still blocked.

Thanks

for those who can't get pass the 7 keys puzzle...

find the 7 keys in any floor except the basement...

why? because if all the keys in a certain floor was found, the tab for that floor turns gray... since there are more than 7 keys in the manor, find the keys elsewhere before going to the basement...

make sure that you have seven keys... it's just a minor bug in the game...

hope it helps...

I am stuck on the puzzle where you put the fish in the meat grinder. I've clicked everything and nothing helps. The snake does nothing, and the ballerina dolls just wiggle when you click them. How do I solve this puzzle?

I am at the tic tac toe door with the fish in the grinder etc. I know that I am supposed to play tic tac toe, but I can't. Do I have a game glitch or am I missing something here?? I already have the fish in the grinder and the fortune teller exposed. Please help!

if you have found all the 7 keys and you have problems with the necklace that's the solution: all the keys are on some nails.....you take each one of them and put it in that thind that is above the necklace...and you'll see that for every key it will be shown a letter....than you combine the letters....and you find the word....i played the game twice and i found the words "beloved" and "forever"

dear TLG...you have to avoid the hearts and collect those diamonds...the game is over when you will have collected enough diamonds....but don't touch any heart cause you will have to restart the game...good luck

this is my first experience of playing a game of any kind and I hate violence so this mystery is perfect. because of my inexperence and lack of rules I am stuck on the page with the fisherman, fish and cat skeleton. the clue says play tic tac toe...but how. Help anybody! maybe after i figure out how this puzzle works, i can continue. thanks. WDEE

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