hi mag or rushes, can i skip playing the game of raid with karl and still play the captive curse game and still follow the w/t? how and where do i go next? robert.

Hi Robert, I'm not Mag or Rushes, but I am playing the same game...nearly at the end. I've played the Raid game a few times (it's not too bad) but the Monster game with Lukas only once (hated it) and had no problem progressing in the game. Good luck!

Thanks, pamvan.

Robert, Play once and then continue on. Have fun.

hi mag. the truth is, i cannot get started. it looks so simple - child's play - but to actually play the game is a different story. please see the original question - can i skip........etc. the question should have been can i skip the raid game without actually playing the game? robert.

Hi robert,

The game isn't skippable -- you do have to play it once in order to progress.

The good news is, you don't have to win it. Even if you lose, it counts as having played, and you can move on.

So if the explanation in MaG's walkthrough doesn't help you, just select random cards against Karl. It shouldn't take all that long for him to whizz to the finish.

hi rushes. to select 'random cards', what do i click on? even the game rules don't tell you. there doesn't seem to be an active cursor. robert.

If it's your turn, have you clicked on the number wheel at bottom left to spin it?

yes,rushes. in my case,the wheel stops at 5. if i count off card 5, there still isn't an active cursor. robert.

The number wheel is just so your counter can move that many spaces on the board (which it will do automatically), it doesn't relate to the cards themselves.

If you're not getting an active cursor along the cards on your bottom row, check the cards on the columns at far left or right, I think you need to select an opponent. Can you see either block flashing?

yes rushes. i selected 'easy' then the bottom 3 green buttons flashed. it gives me a choice between 'donkey kong' and 'donkey kong'. ?????? . i am still confused. captive curse is more like an ordeal than a 'game'. robert.

Did you try left-click selecting one of them? Now you've got active cards and you're able to see them in close-up, clicking on one should bring it into play and move the game along.

hi rushes. i managed to get through 'raid'. i don't know how and i certainly did not enjoy it - but!!! onwards and hopefully upwards. now working on Karl. robert.


rushes, if i turn right from the sparrow painting, i don't see the raid game guide on bottom shelf. where is the key icon on the description? does it really matter? robert.

Robert,

It matters. You have to know the clue.

The walkthrough states:
Raid: Turn right to the right wall.

The sparrow painting is on the left wall. The guide is on the right wall shelf. It is below the 3 scales.

mag or rushes. how do i get out of this with KARL without playing another game of Raid? either he's stuck or i am, LOL. robert.

Robert,

Place your cursor at bottom of screen - see a down or back up arrow. That will take you away from the close up of the game. Have fun.

hi mag, thanks for replying. i've picked up the Brothers Grimm book and got the 3 pronged key. where is the side table i get the coin from? is the coin crucial to finishing the game? robert.

Hi Robert,

Collecting coins are only to see if you can get an award at end of the game. NO - it is not necessary to pick coins up to end the game - just enough to buy things at the gift shop. Have fun.

thanks, mag. just for my own edification, where is the side table anyway? robert.

I believe it is the one right of the sofa at left and middle of screen.

mag, does the take the eagle phone charm relate to the special edition game only? note please: when i bought this game from JA, there was no mention of a 'special edition' being available. what gives on this one? robert.

Must be ---- Charms are like coins - they are not necessary for the ending of the game but can get you an award.

mag, when you have successfully 'stacked' the items from renate's bag, how do you know when you have 'won' the puzzle? robert.

If you can take the box and the stacking hold.

mag, which box do i take? robert.

It's the box at bottom right of the bag.