ThinkFun Escape the Room The Cursed Dollhouse User manual

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DO NOT OPEN OR ADJUST ANY COMPONENTS UNTIL INSTRUCTED
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The Cursed DollhouseThe Cursed Dollhouse
STORY & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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DOLLHOUSE ASSEMBLY GUIDE
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
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You are about to embark on a challenging, immersive Escape Room experience,
played entirely inside an actual dollhouse! Before you begin playing, please check
the contents of the box and read the setup and assembly instructions to properly
prepare the game. Please do not open or adjust anything unless instructed.
Otherwise you risk spoiling a puzzle or part of the story.
If additional assistance is needed, please consult our website at:
www.inkFun.com/EscapeeRoom
•Includes •
• Two-Story House Setup the top and bottom of the game box)
• Attic Room Assembly
• 3 Punchboards with Furniture and Components
• Component Envelope
• Solution Wheel
• Instruction Manual with Story
IMPORTANT: After exploring a room, if you would like to conrm you
have all the components needed to solve the puzzles for that room, visit:
www.inkFun.com/Dollhouse-Checklist
Additional Materials Needed
• Pencils and Paper (for taking notes and working through some of the puzzles)
• Internet Access (optional): Download a sample invitation letter, access online
hints during the game, stream our recommended playlists, download and print
puzzles for reassembly, and more.
•Setup •
IMPORTANT: is game requires some assembly before play begins.
Only do as instructed and do NOT remove any of the game components
mounted by adhesive before starting the game.
TO START: Remove all of the punchboards, the component envelope, the
protective cardboard sheet, and the protective plastic sheet from the box. Open
the component envelope and remove all of the contents. Do NOT open any of
the smaller envelopes.
To build the Dollhouse and all of its accessories, and to correctly place
each accessory, follow the icons on each of the punchboards, and the images
shown below.
•Legend •
Icons printed on the punchboards show in which room each item must be placed:
Living Room Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Attic
NOTE: e precise placement of items within a room will not impact gameplay, as they
can be moved during play. It is most important to place the items in the correct room at
the start of the game.
Some items require assembly. Follow the instructions on pages 4–7 to assemble
these items before placing them in the room indicated.

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•Living Room •
Add to room:
• 6 Wood Planks • Rug • Porcelain Doll
•Dollhouse •
House Assembly:
Stand the top and bottom of the
game box side by side so that the
kitchen and the bathroom are on
the right.
NOTE: e bathroom will stand
slightly taller than the bedroom
Lay the folded oor at with the
wood and tiles face up, and ceiling
lights face down.
Attic Assembly:
1
2
3
Slide the oor into the
middle of the house,
aligning the three slots on
the oor and the house.
e two horizontal tabs
should extend through the
slots on the back wall. Fold
the edges of both tabs to lock
the oor in place.

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•Kitchen •
Add to Room:
• Paper Doll • Pin • Table
Table Assembly:
•Bedroom •
Add to Room:
• Bed • Quilt • Voodoo Doll
Bed & Quilt Assembly:
1
1
2
2
4 5
3

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•Attic •
Add to Room:
• Chest • Nesting Doll
Fully Assembled Dollhouse
Your Dollhouse is now ready!
Continue on to page 9 for Game Introduction.
•Game Introduction •
Please read carefully!
Escape the Room: e Cursed Dollhouse is a tabletop escape the room experience in
which players must solve a series of puzzles found within an actual dollhouse. e full
experience is intended to take several hours. e dollhouse is made up
of 5 rooms, each with its own set of puzzles. Players move through the
experience one room at a time following the story. e progression to
each phase of the experience and story is always blocked by a door or
other object, marked with an icon with this outline:
Whenever players see this icon it indicates that the players must rst nd three specic
symbols in the room that they are currently in before they can proceed to the next
phase. Each symbol will be linked to a specic ring on the solution wheel. ere are
many symbols throughout each room, but you must solve several puzzles to nd the
correct ones. When the three symbols entered into the Solution Wheel (see “Solution
Wheel” on the next page) are conrmed to be correct, you may proceed into the next
room of the house and read the next part of the story, as instructed.
It is important to note that while three symbols are needed to progress past the icon in
each phase, there may be other puzzles in the room. ese will often provide symbols or
clues that will be used later in the game.
Each room of the house contains a variety of items, clues, and details. Only when you
have entered a room can you open any envelopes, remove any adhesive, or otherwise
explore that room. Some items may need to be manipulated, i.e., moved, folded, torn,
or marked in order to solve the puzzles. Some items will be damaged during play, these
items can be printed and replaced for re-packing after you have nished the game. See
www.inkFun.com/EscapeeRoom for details.
Some of the clues and items are in plain sight and some are hidden. Some clues and
items are only used in the room in which they are found while other clues and items
may be used in a future location, or more than once. ere are also clues hidden within
the story, so pay careful attention to details when reading.
e full experience can take several hours. If you would prefer to split the game into
more than one session, it is best to pause the game immediately after completing any
one of the rooms before proceeding to the next. If players prefer a timed experience,
set a timer for 2 hours and 30 minutes, and start the timer when you enter the
Living Room.
ONLY PROCEED IF YOUR DOLLHOUSE IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOUND ON PAGES 4–8.
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•Solution Wheel •
e Solution Wheel is used to conrm you have correctly solved a puzzle, and if
you can move to a new location. You will want to familiarize yourself with the
symbols on the wheel. To unlock a door/object you will need three symbols. e
solution can include any group of three symbols (including duplicate symbols).
IMPORTANT:
• In solving each puzzle there will always be clues to indicate which ring on the
solution wheel you will be using. If you carefully examine all the details in the
house and story, you will never need to guess which ring to use.
• Some rooms have more than three puzzles. In these rooms, you must still nd
three symbols to enter into the Solution Wheel. e reason for the other puzzles
will reveal itself in time.
When you think you have found the three symbols to unlock a door/object:
1) Locate the yellow symbol representing your current
location on the outer ring of the Solution Wheel.
2) Rotate each of the colored rings to line up the three
solution symbols you have found with the symbol on
the outer yellow ring.
3) Gently slide the tab until all six windows open.
e windows in the center of the Solution Wheel will
indicate if you have three correct symbols.
Your solution is correct if:
• e same symbol from the outer yellow
ring appears through TWO windows on
the Solution Wheel
Your solution is incorrect if:
• No symbols appear in the Solution Wheel
windows, or
• e symbols(s) in the window(s) don’t
match the Room Symbol on the outer
yellow ring
If you are incorrect, the solution wheel will not indicate which individual symbols
need correction. Carefully reexamine all the clues in the room and look for dierent
solutions, particularly for puzzles where you may not have been completely
condent in the answer.
4) When the Solution Wheel indicates that you have entered three symbols
correctly, you can move to the new location outlined in the text.
IMPORTANT: After each try of the Solution Wheel (whether your solution
is correct or incorrect) slide the tab until all six windows close.We strongly
recommend that you do not leave the windows open while you rotate the Solution
Wheel at random to nd the correct answers by “guessing and testing.” is will
only anger the evil spirits of the Dollhouse!
•Hints •
If you get stuck, use our online hints at:
www.inkFun.com/EscapeeRoom
Make sure that all players are in agreement before turning to the hints. If you can’t
decide whether or not to use a hint, take a quick vote - majority rules (the host’s
vote breaks any ties).
•Beginning the Game •
When you are ready, begin reading “e Story Begins” on the next page. If you
would like a more exciting, timed experience, set a timer for 2.5 hours and start it
when instructed. Otherwise, feel free to enjoy solving the puzzles without the timer.
Good luck!
NOTE: In this downloadable version ofthe instructions, the Story on pages
12-25 has been removed.
Laundry Symbol
(Washing Machine)
e Laundry Symbol appears in two windows
Slide to the left to close windowsSlide to the right to open windows

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•Mystery at the Stargazer’s Manor •
It’s 1869 and the town’s well-respected astronomer has not
been seen since the untimely passing of his wife. Recently,
strange things have been happening at his manor–loud
and unfamiliar noises, an unpleasant smell, and smoke
billowing from the observatory. It’s up to you and your
guests to solve the mystery at the Stargazer’s Manor!
e year is 1913 and you are the lucky winner of a free
stay at Foxcrest Retreat, where the famed Dr. Gravely has
improved upon the latest in spa treatments and relaxation
for those of high social standing. Upon your arrival,
however, you and your fellow guests may nd the “health
retreat” is not what it seems...
•Secret of Dr. Gravely’s Retreat •
Ages 10+
Ages 13+
is game contains batteries which are non-replaceable.
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Do not put any of the game’s electronic components in your
household waste, but take them to the appropriate collection
point at your local waste disposal site. Please contact your council
for further details.
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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