The House That Nobody Wanted
A Complete Solution to Each of the Three Versions of the Game
Copyright © 1991,2006
by Robert Wayne Atkins, P.E.
All Rights Reserved.
This solution to The House That Nobody Wanted is divided into three major sections as follows:
Section One: Coded Hints for All the Puzzles in Each of the Three Games.
Section Two: Step-by-Step Solutions to Each of the Three Games (Written in English with No Codes).
Section Three: Detailed Maps of Each Floor in the House.
Section One
Coded Hints for All the Puzzles in Each of the Three Games
Frequently someone who is playing this game will only need ONE hint to finish the game. And they ONLY want to see that one specific hint, because they prefer to figure out the solutions to the other puzzles on their own.
If the hints were written in standard sentence form, then a person might accidentally see the solution to several puzzles they had not yet encountered while trying to find the one hint they are looking for. Therefore, the hints in this first section have been coded to prevent you from seeing an answer you don't wish to see. The information in Sections Two and Three is NOT coded.
To decode the following hints, substitute the next letter in the alphabet as follows:
| a = b | h = i | o = p | v = w |
| b = c | i = j | p = q | w = x |
| c = d | j = k | q = r | x = y |
| d = e | k = l | r = s | y = z |
| e = f | l = m | s = t | z = a |
| f = g | m = n | t = u | |
| g = h | n = o | u = v | |
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Specific Hints For Game Number One
The Fuse to the Elevator:
Knnj nm sgd rgdke hm sgd ehqrs eknnq bknrds.
The Key to the Guest Bedroom Closet Door:
Knnj hm sgd rgnd qzbj hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl bknrds.
The Can of Tuna:
Knnj hm sgd btoanzqc hm sgd jhsbgdm.
The Can Opener:
Knnj tmcdq sgd vhbjbq bgzhqr nm sgd eqnms onqbg.
Extra Food:
Knnj hm sgd azbj xzqc ahqc eddcdq.
How to Turn on the Water to the House:
Dwzlhmd sgd eqnms onqbg rsdor. Stqm sgd uzkud vhsg sgd vqdmbg eqnl sgd ftdrs adcqnnl bknrds.
Extra Water:
Knnm hm sgd ahqc azsg.
The Two Secret Passages:
First: Rdzqbg sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl nm sgd rdbnmc eknnq.
Second: Otrgnm sgd dkdbsqhbzk etrd anw nm sgd ehqrs eknnq.
The Location of the Hidden Floor Safe:
Lnud sgd sqtmj hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl rdbqds ozrrzfd.
The Combination to the Safe:
Fhud sgd nodm bzm ne stmz sn sgd bzs. Qdzc sgd mtladqr nm sgd bnkkzq.
The Seven Treasures:
Emerald Ring: Knnj hm sgd cdrj hm sgd ehqrs eknnq gzkk.
Gold Hat Pin: Knnj hm sgd gzs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl bknrds.
Old Bible: Hs'r nm sgd szakd hm sgd rdbnmc eknnq gzkk.
Ruby Earrings: Knnj hm sgd bdczq bgdrs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl.
Some Old Stamps: Otrg nm sgd etrd anw. Fn cnvm, mnqsg.
Sterling Silver: Knnj hm sgd chmhmf qnnl bghmz bzahmds.
$500,000 Cash: Hs'r hm sgd eknnq rzed.
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Specific Hints For Game Number Two
The Fuse to the Elevator:
Knnj tmcdq sgd knud rdzs hm sgd ozqkntq.
How to Carry More than Seven Items at One Time:
Vdzq sgd idvdkqx hsdlr.
The Key to the Guest Bedroom Closet Door:
Knnj nm sgd obzxqnnl bknrds rgdke nm sgd sghqc eknnq.
The Can of Tuna:
Rdzqbg sgd azbj xzqc rgdc.
The Can Opener:
Knnj hm sgd jhsbgdm rhmj.
Extra Food:
Knnj hm sgd azbj xzqc ahqc eddcdq.
How to Turn on the Water to the House:
Dwzlhmd sgd eqnms onqbg rsdor. Stqm sgd uzkud vhsg sgd vqdmbg eqnl sgd ftdrs adcqnnl bknrds.
Extra Water:
Knnm hm sgd ahqc azsg.
How to Open the Cellar Door in the Front Yard:
Qdlnud sgd mzhkr vhsg sgd gzlldq eqnl sgd azbj xzqc rgdc.
How to Open the Shed Door in the Back Yard:
Tmknbj sgd ozcknbj vhsg sgd knbjohbj eqnl sgd ftdrs adcqnnl bknrds. (Rdzqbg sgd bknrds.)
The Two Secret Passages:
First: Otrg nm Gtlosx Ctlosx hm sgd sghqc eknnq okzxqnnl.
Second: Otkk nm sgd dzrsdqm zsshb rgdke.
The Location of the Hidden Floor Safe:
Otkk nm sgd dzrsdqm zsshb rgdke. Fn dzrs. Rdzqbg.
The Combination to the Safe:
Dwzlhmd sgd ahakd. Qta sgd ctrs nee sgd ozodq. Qdzc sgd mtladqr.
The Twelve Treasures:
Antique Plate: Knnj adghmc sgd aqnjdm etqmhstqd hm sgd azrdldms.
Bag of Diamonds: Rdzqbg sgd dzrsdqm zsshb bknrds.
Emerald Ring: Knnj hm sgd cdrj hm sgd ehqrs eknnq gzkk.
Gold Hat Pin: Knnj hm sgd gzs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl bknrds.
Lady's Portrait: Hs'r nm sgd vzkk hm sgd sghqc eknnq gzkk.
Old Bible: Hs'r nm sgd szakd hm sgd rdbnmc eknnq gzkk.
Opal Bracelet: Knnj tmcdq sgd sqzrg hm sgd zsshb.
Pearl Necklace: Rdzqbg hm sgd rsnql bdkkzq mdzq sgd bns.
Ruby Earrings: Knnj hm sgd bdczq bgdrs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl.
Some Old Stamps: Otrg nm sgd okzxqnnl Gtlosx Ctlosx. Fn vdrs.
Sterling Silver: Knnj hm sgd chmhmf qnnl bghmz bzahmds.
$500,000 Cash: Hs'r hm sgd eknnq rzed.
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Specific Hints For Game Number Three
The Fuse to the Elevator:
Knnj adghmc sgd rnez hm sgd khuhmf qnnl.
How to Carry More than Seven Items at One Time:
Vdzq sgd idvdkqx hsdlr.
The Key to the Guest Bedroom Closet Door:
Knnj nm sgd vhmcnv rhkk hm sgd rdvhmf qnnl.
The Can of Tuna:
Hs cndrm's dwhrs hm fzld sgqdd. Gnvdudq, he xnt chf hm sgd udfdszakd fzqcdm, xnt vhkk ehmc zm nmhnm.
The Can Opener:
Knnj nm sgd rgdke hm sgd vdrsdqm zsshb bhnrds.
Extra Food:
Sgd rtmeknvdq rddcr cnm's dwhrs hm fzld sgqdd.
How to Turn on the Water to the House:
Dwzlhmd sgd eqnms onqbg rsdor. Stqm sgd uzkud vhsg sgd vqdmbg eqnl sgd ftdrs adcqnnl bknrds.
Extra Water:
Sgdqd hr mn qzhm vzsdq hm fzld sgqdd.
How to Open the Cellar Door in the Front Yard:
Ots sgd nhk eqnl sgd ftdrs adcqnnl bknrds nm sgd ghmfdr.
How to Open the Shed Door in the Back Yard:
Oqx sgd ozcknbj nee vhsg sgd rsddk ohod eqnl sgd zsshb.
The Two Secret Passages:
First: Otkk nm sgd zsshb udms.
Second: Otrg nm sgd rgdke hm sgd azbj xzqc rgdc.
The Location of the Hidden Floor Safe:
Rdzqbg sgd anla rgdksdq adknv sgd azbj xzqc rgdc.
The Combination to the Safe:
Dwzlhmd sgd zsshb sgqdd-kdffdc szakd. Qta nee sgd rohcdq vdar. Qdzc sgd mtladqr.
The Twelve Treasures:
Emerald Ring: Knnj hm sgd cdrj hm sgd ehqrs eknnq gzkk.
Gold Coins: Knnj tmcdq sgd sta hm sgd rdbnmc eknnq azsgqnnl.
Gold Hat Pin: Knnj hm sgd gzs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl bknrds.
Ivory Figurine: Otkk nm sgd zsshb udms. Fn mnqsg
Ming Vase: Dwzlhmd sgd ehqdokzbd aqhbj. Qdlnud sgd aqhbj.
Old Bible: Hs'r nm sgd szakd hm sgd rdbnmc eknnq gzkk.
Opal Bracelet: Knnj tmcdq sgd sqzrg hm sgd zsshb.
Pearl Necklace: Rdzqbg hm sgd rsnql bdkkzq mdzq sgd bns.
Pouch of Jewels: Chf hm sgd eqnms xzqc eknvdq fzqcdm.
Pretty Doll: Dwzlhmd sgd cnkk nm sgd rdbnmc eknnq gzkk.
Ruby Earrings: Knnj hm sgd bdczq bgdrs hm sgd lzrsdq adcqnnl.
$500,000 Cash: Hs'r hm sgd eknnq rzed.
Section Two
The Solution to Game One
Go South. Search. Take the can opener. Go N,E,E and look in the desk. Take the ring. Go N. Look in the cabinet. Take the silverware. Go E. Look in the cupboard. Take the tuna. Open the tuna. Drop the can opener. (The next time you see the yellow cat, give the tuna to the cat. Then do what the screen prompt suggests.) Go S,S. Look on the shelf. Put the fuse in the electrical box. Go N,W,S. Push the Up button.
Go N. Examine the bible. Take the bible. Go W,S. Look in the shoe rack. Take the key. Look in the hat. Take the hat pin. Go N,E,E. Unlock the door. Drop the key. Go S. Take the wrench. Go N,W,S. Push the Down button.
Go N,W,W,W. Search. Turn on the water valve. Drop the wrench. Go E,E,E,E,N. Turn on the faucet. Go S,E. Look in the bird bath. Look in the bird feeder. Eat the sunflower seeds. Go W,S. Push on the electrical box. Go D,N. Take the stamps. Go S,U,N,W,S. Push the Up button.
Go N,W. Look in the chest. Take the earrings. Search. Go W. Look in the trunk. Move the trunk. Examine the safe. (By this time you should have found the combination behind the cat's collar.) Turn the [numbers]. Take the cash. Congratulations. You just won the game.
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The Solution to Game Two
Go E,N. Look under the love seat. Take the fuse. Go E. Look in the cabinet. Take the silverware. Go S. Look in the desk. Wear the emerald ring. Go E,S. Put the fuse in the electrical box. Go N,W,S. Push button number "3".
Go N,W,S. Look on the shelf. Take the key. Go N. Push on Humpty Dumpty. Go W. Take the stamps. Go E,E. Examine the portrait. Take the portrait. Go S. Drop the portrait. Push button number "2".
Go N,W,S. Examine the hat. Wear the gold hat pin. Go N. Look in the cedar chest. Wear the ruby earrings. Go E,E. Unlock the closet door. Drop the key. Go S. Take the wrench. Search. Take the lockpick. Go N,W. Examine the bible. Examine the paper. Rub the dust off the paper. Read the paper. (Write the numbers down for later use.) Take the bible. Go S. Drop the bible. Push button number "1".
Go N,E,E,E. Look in the bird feeder. Eat the seeds. Look in the bird bath. Drink the water. Examine the door. Unlock the padlock with the lockpick. Drop the lockpick. Go S. Take the hammer. Search. Take the can of tuna. Go N,W,W,N. Look in the sink. Open the can of tuna. (You may either give the tuna to the cat the next time you see it, or you may eat the tuna yourself if you get hungry later.)
Go S,W,W,W,W. Examine the steps. Turn on the water with the wrench. Drop the wrench. Go W,S. Examine the door. Remove the nails with the hammer. Drop the hammer.
Go D,N. Search. Wear the pearl necklace. Go S,U,N,E,E,E,E,S. Push the "B" button. Go N. Look behind the furniture. Take the antique plate. Go S. Take the portrait. Take the bible. Push the "A" button.
Go N,E. Look under the trash. Wear the opal bracelet. Go S. Search. Take the bag of diamonds. Pull on the shelf. Go E. Search. To open the safe, you need the numbers you copied off the piece of paper from the bible. Turn the [numbers]. Take the cash. Congratulations. You just won the game.
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The Solution to Game Three
Go E,S. Look behind the sofa. Take the fuse. Examine the brick in the fireplace. Remove the brick. Take the ming vase. Go N,E. Look in the desk. Wear the emerald ring. Go E,S. Put the fuse in the electrical box. Go N,W,S. Drop the vase. Push button number "2".
Go N,W,S. Examine the hat. Wear the gold hat pin. Go N. Look in the cedar chest. Wear the ruby earrings. Go N. Look under the tub. Take the gold coins. Go E. Examine the doll. Take the doll. Go E. Look on the window sill. Take the key. Go S. Unlock the closet door. Drop the key. Go S. Take the oil. Take the wrench. Go N,W. Examine the bible. Take the bible. Go S. Drop the bible. Drop the doll. Drop the coins. Push the "A" button.
Go N. Examine the table. Rub off the spider webs. Read the numbers. (Write the numbers down for later use.) Go W,S. Look on the shelf. Take the pipe (not the can opener). Go N. Pull on the vent. Go N. Take the ivory figurine. Go S,E,E. Look under the trunk. Wear the opal bracelet. Go W,S. Push button number "1".
Go N,E,E,E. Look at the door. Pry the padlock off with the steel pipe. Drop the pipe. Go S. Take the hoe. Go N,N. Dig. Eat the onion. Go S,W,W,W,W,W,W. Examine the steps. Turn on the water with the wrench. Drop the wrench. Go E,E,E,E,N. Turn on the faucet. Go S,W,W,W,W,W,N. Dig. Drop the hoe. Take the pouch of jewels. Go S,S. Look at the door. Put some oil on the hinges. Drop the oil.
Go D,N. Search. Wear the pearl necklace. Go S,U. Go N,E,E,E,E,S. Take the vase. Take the bible. Take the doll. Take the coins. Go N,E,E,E,S. Push on the shelf. Go D,N. Search. To open the safe, you need the numbers you copied off the attic table. Turn the [numbers]. Take the cash. Congratulations. You just won the game.
Section Three
Detailed Maps of Each Floor in the House
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