How to solve
Dead Mall Mystery

What puzzle should I work on first?

There's lots to explore. Discover and talk to monsters.

I don’t know how to help the skeleton.

If you lost your coat at the mall, where would you look for it?

How am I supposed to know what Trina likes? Do I have to guess?

She loves talking about bubble tea. You could ask her about different things on the menu.

How do I get into the lost and found locker?

If you can’t figure out the code, you can always ask your manager for help.

What’s the deal with the mall directory? I can’t figure it out.

Vlad says the locker code is hidden in the list. Read it closely and the numbers will appear.

Emergency! The vending machine won’t give me my cookie!

Try helping someone else out first. Your good deeds will be rewarded.

I think I have some evidence. What do I do with it?

Try showing it to your manager.

Okay, but where’s the rest of the evidence?

If you talk to everyone and help them out, they might be able to help you with your investigation.

Solving the Puzzle Hunt Puzzle

I can’t find the Cryptex in this game!

Not all of the games have one. For example, this game has a different contraption instead.

What’s my favorite cookie? I don’t understand.

Only you know what your own favorite cookie is, so that would be too complicated to code. What about asking another character for their opinion?

Okay, I have something, but I tried indexing, cyphers, Morse code...nothing’s working!

You’re overthinking it. All you need to know is the cookie flavors.

I think I know what to do now, but I can’t buy a cookie!

You’re right, you can’t buy a cookie. But you can look at them for free.