Begin Game (The Lost Knowledge)

As you open the main envelope, you should have the following items:

• Mystery Solving 101 sheet.
• 4 postcards from Prof. McEwan (Egypt, China, Greece and Mexico).
• Letter from Michael Gurges.
• Two double sided sheets with research group statements (Hannah, Jennifer, Takaya, Olivier).
• Office Door envelope — sealed.
• Hotel envelope — sealed.

Important Play Instructions

Click play to listen. Below, you can read the instructions instead as well.

Important Play Instructions

The type of key that opens an envelope or solves a puzzle is always written on it. It is usually one of the following:

• A word – For example when unlocking a computer you would use a word. If multiple words are found to be the answer, please always input it without spaces and in lower case.
• Random letters – For example a license plate, a booking confirmation, etc. The random letters can read out a sensible word, but they don’t necessarily have to. Once again, always use lower case and no spaces when entering the solution.
• One or more digits – Note that a digit can only be 0, 1, 2, …, 9. For example, a pin code is usually made with 4 digits, like 3 7 4 9. If a puzzle states that it requires digits, then please enter these without spaces.
• One or more numbers – It is important to keep in mind that we make distinctions between numbers and digits. A number can contain one or more digits. For example, to unlock a rotary dial on a safe you will have to use three numbers, like: 32 108 9. When entering this sequence, please do not use spaces. In this example 32 108 9 would become 321089.
• Combinations of the above – Sometimes an envelope can be opened or a puzzle solved with a combination of specific data. For example the personal file of a specific employee can be opened with their birth year and their last name: 1975smith. In this case the puzzle will tell you specifically what you need to enter. Once again, no spaces and all lowercase.

When you think you have the solution for a puzzle, just scan the QR code right next to it. This will bring up a website where you can enter the solution. Remember, no spaces and all lowercase when submitting your answer.

If your answer is correct, the story of your game will evolve a little more. You might be presented with new information, additional puzzles or you will be told which envelope to open next. And then you continue until you reach the end of the game and there are no more puzzles to solve.

We recommend not packing away materials you find, as you play the game, because some items might be used multiple times. There are reset instructions at the end to help you with repackaging.

Once you finish playing, if you would like to reset the game so that you can play it again in the future, please click on the reset game button.