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Reset Guide.
Did you notice anything with the feet? They all seem to move in a different way.
Unscrew or swivel all feet — note one of the feet is reverse thread.
One foot is much heavier than the rest — maybe it does something?
Use the heavy foot (magnet) to remove the front-face circle cover and reveal a key location, then use that same foot to unscrew it.
POP! After unscrewing that, you can slide the larger top section and push the smaller one up or down. This reveals the first puzzle with hex-key turners. Where would you find a hex key, hidden in plain sight?
Use a magnetic item on the small circle cover on the large sliding top section to reveal a hidden Allen-key bit.
You found the Allen-key bit but cannot get it out — what do you have that fits the hole?
Use the Allen-key foot from step one. Insert the foot into the hole to remove the bit.
What is the combination for the first puzzle? Small arrows point to something. Have you found symbols — maybe under a section?
Push down the small top section and slide the large top section over the Allen-key puzzle. Look underneath to see 4 symbols for the 4 turners. Work out what each symbol means.
What is the Allen-key combination? Do the symbols look like something you have seen before?
The symbols map to the feet: Circle = the one that turns on the spot; + = the hidden one under the pivoting foot; Key = the hex-key foot; Star = the magnetic foot with the star key. Turn each dial to point at its foot. Use the top corner bolts to line up the turners, then slide out the puzzle.
Slide the top further to view the other puzzle. What do these symbols mean? Start with the domino-like symbol — what is the equation saying?
On the small push-down section, an equation uses negative space to reveal numbers. Think 3 + 4 = 7, giving your first number.
Second symbol: Diamond. Have not seen it? It might be hidden and require reusing a tool.
With the hex-key tool, slide the top fully and look from underneath. Follow the arrow trail until a hole appears. Re-install the hex-key foot and slide back to reveal a secret panel with a Roman numeral.
Third symbol: Eye. The little pieces stuck to the push-down section — do they have a sequence?
Use the small magnetic tiles on the push-down face. Insert them edge-first back into the push-down section in the order you completed steps, left to right.
Tiles are in order but still stuck? The angled eye symbol might be a clue.
Hold the puzzle at eye level at the same angle as the eye symbol. Sight down the inserted tiles to reveal a "4" — completing the code.
You have the numbers 784 and turned the lower foot to input them, but something is missing — a key for the top slot?
On the underside of the first (Allen-key) puzzle, a small part is magnetically attached. Use that key in the slot with the correct number and slide right to unlock and remove the puzzle.
Final step: manipulate the slider and push-down section to finish.
Slide the top section over to free and remove the push-down section, revealing the token.
You solved it.
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Before You Continue
Opening this section will show you exactly how to reset the puzzle and may permanently spoil part of the experience.
Make sure every removable part of the puzzle is present and placed on a clear surface.
Locate and reinstall the token for puzzle 3 into the push down section (this should line up correctly and be held via the magnet).
Install the push down section back into the outer unit. Firstly make sure that the bearing wheels are in line with the vertical rails within the outer shell. Next make sure to align the sliding bolt with the maze on the push down section. Push down gently whilst sliding around the sliding top section until the push down section drops down slightly. Push down the push down section whilst sliding the sliding top to the back (you should know you have done this correctly when the push down section and sliding top are held in place).
Make sure the correct code 7-8-4 is entered and the turner puzzle is fully unlocked before continuing. If the puzzle has been accidentally reset, use the hex key to rotate the turners back to 7-8-4. If at any point you feel resistance, stop and check alignment. No force should be required.
Place the puzzle into the opening, ensuring the internal hex pin inside the outer unit aligns correctly. If it does not align, gently rotate the turning foot until the puzzle can be pushed fully down. Push the puzzle down and slide the latch pin across to secure it inside the outer unit. Reset the combination to a random sequence of your choice, then remove the sliding latch key and set it aside. Nothing in this process should require force — if something does not drop into place easily, remove the puzzle and start again.
Start with pushing down on the push down section and slide back the sliding top. Once done correctly you should be able to get the puzzle back to the reset position. Now as if you are solving the puzzle from the beginning, pop up the top section and simply slide the sliding top towards yourself to reveal the opening for the location puzzle.
Grab the magnetic key that unlocks the turning puzzle and install it back into place on the location puzzle. Turn all of the turners until you can see both sides of the block are flat. Drop the location puzzle back into place taking note that the circle recess section is hovering over the through hole where you removed the hex key foot from. Turn the dials so that they all face the location icon on the push down section.
Remove the hex key bit from the hex key foot. Drop the hex key tip back into the sliding top tip first (this will need to be seated all the way and usually you will hear a click as the magnet grabs it) by pressing down the push down section and sliding the sliding top all the way to the back. Replace the magnetic cover (this should be flush — if not, make sure the hex tip is seated correctly).
Push down the push down section and slide the top towards yourself until the unit looks locked. Grab the star key and the magnetic star key bolt and reinstall back into the face of the puzzle until the screw is seated (this is not required to be tight, just snug). Remove the magnetic foot and install the magnetic cap (note: this is keyed to make sure it is lined up, do not force).
Grab all four feet and install back into their original locations keeping in mind that the magnetic foot is right-hand thread and the hex key foot is left-hand thread.
Puzzle reset.
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