Save Watson Hints
Below are staggered hints for the puzzles within the Save Watson Book Nook game.
Use the clues on the hints card to help you select the right items to help you reveal the answers Dr Watson left behind.
Please be warned, that if you click on the solution, the answer is immediately revealed.
How did the man die?
Hint 1
The darts scores seem a little off. What is going on here?
Hint 2
Is there anything else which features numbers and could help?
Hint 3
Perhaps the scores combine with the periodic table elements?
Who might we be looking for?
Hint 1
There is a picture of a cell on the letter. Can the slides help us?
Hint 2
There are three elements to the slide. Find the correct one in each format.
Hint 3
Once combined, you will find a name revealed.
What did our mystery man know?
Hint 1
John wrote some equations on the letter. Find the items what would combine with these equations.
Hint 2
The numbers match the letters in words from the headlines of the paper.
Hint 3
Use the star to identify the key word in each equation.
How can Holmes prove this?
Hint 1
The letter has words which appear elsewhere. But where?
Hint 2
Can you match the words in the letter to the crime wall?
Hint 3
Certain parts are emphasised. Look carefully at the clue words.
Solutions
How did he die?
CYANIDE (The elements from the dart board spell this out)
Who are we looking for?
MORIARTY
What did our mystery man know?
He is the Ripper (Moriarty)
How can Holmes prove this?
HIDDEN NELSON'S TOMB ST PAULS. There must be information hidden there. The game is afoot!