Flux Family Secrets: The Book of Oracles Walkthrough

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Flux Family Secrets: The Book of Oracles

Hidden Object Scenes and mini-games are often randomized - your solution may vary from ours.
Hidden Object Scenes will be referred to as HOS in this walkthrough.
Items listed in blue require additional steps.
Hints are unlimited, but you must wait for the meter to refill (1).
Your inventory (2) and fragmented items (3) to find are located in the bottom panel – move your cursor down to raise your inventory bar.
Fragmented items will be grayed out if located in another scene; they will be highlighted in blue if in the scene, but obstructed from view.
Read your journal for current goals, clues, and Factoid count (4).
Find Factoid icons throughout the game to collect historical facts.

Chapter 1: Back to the Future

You will have the option of a brief tutorial.
Look at the group portrait for a time ripple, then take the PAPER (A).
Move the pillow to find a piece of the umbrella (B).
Locate the 3 other pieces of umbrella (yellow) to earn the UMBRELLA.
Collect 3 pieces of the type blocks (green).
Take the piece of the time portal key (aqua).
Look at the door and note you need a thumb latch (C).
Read the note from Wilbur (D).
Select the drawers for a HOS (E).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the hat to find the ball of string (F).
Move the cloth to find the pomade and a button (G).
You will earn the THUMB LATCH.
Look at the door, use the THUMB LATCH in the handle then walk forward.

Find the piece of the time portal key (green).
Find the 4 pieces of the translator (pink).
Find 2 more of the type blocks (aqua).

Lift the hat and take the KNOBS (H).
Read the diagram (I).
Take the 1-1 Flux Family Factoid icon (J).
Use the UMBRELLA to take the CYLINDER RECORD (K).
Open the door to the workshop (L).
Look at the quadricycle (M).
Walk down to return to the bedroom.

Look at the phonograph and place the CYLINDER RECORD on the device for a message (N).
Find the 2 pieces of type block (green) to earn the TYPE BLOCK.
Note the small, locked cupboard (O).
Look at the cabinet doors and place the KNOBS on the doors (P).
Select the cabinet for a HOS (Q).

Locate all the items on the list.
Use the Morse code machine 3 times to find the 3 Morse Codes (R).
Open the box to find one of the dominoes (S).
You will earn the KEY.
Use the KEY on the small locked cupboard and take the PRINTER'S INK.
Exit the bedroom.

Take the piece of the time portal key (green).
Place the TYPE BLOCK into the printing press for a mini-game (T).
Turn over 2 tiles at a time to find matching pairs (U).
Find all the pairs to solve. Note that this mini-game is randomized; your solution may vary.

Look at the press and place the PRINTER'S INK on the type blocks (V).
Place the PAPER on the inked blocks (W).
Move the roller twice (X).
You will earn the GREEK PRINT.
Once the shed lights up, take the final piece of the translator (red) and you will earn the TRANSLATOR.

Place the GREEK PRINT on the stand (A).
Place the TRANSLATOR over the Greek print (B).
Drag the translator over the letter to read the message (C).
Take the NICKEL that appears (D).
Look at the kinetoscope and use the NICKEL to view the film (E).
Take the final piece of the time portal key (green) to earn the TIME PORTAL KEY.

Take the piece of paper from Wilbur (F).
Place the TIME PORTAL KEY in the stand (G).
Enter the portal (H).

Chapter 2: House of Flux

Find the 4 pieces of the PIPE WRENCH (green).
Find the piece of the air tank (pink).
Look at the pipe and use the PIPE WRENCH on the bolt to stop the water (A).
Take the 2-1 Flux Family Factoid icon (B).
Look at the toolbox and take the CIRCUIT RING (C).
Look at the circuit box and place the CIRCUIT RING inside for a mini-game (D).

Align the 3 circuit rings to match the symbols at the bottom (E).
Select the left or right side of the ring to rotate in that direction.
Each ring affects the other rings in various ways.
Turning the outer ring (F) will move the 2nd ring (G) in the same direction.
Turning the 2nd ring will move the 3rd (H) in the same direction; the outer ring will move in the opposite direction.
Turning the 3rd ring turns the outer ring in the same direction.
Note that this mini-game is randomized and resets to a new configuration once you exit.
Our random solution was to move the 2nd ring 6 times to the left, move the 3rd ring 6 times to the right, then move the outer ring 5 times to the left.
Walk forward.

Find the remaining 2 pieces to get the AIR TANK (green).
Try to take the piece of the anchor ball (pink).
Select the rubble pile for a HOS (I).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the tile to find Lucina Flux (J).
You will earn the STRAIGHT RAZOR.
Walk forward to the elevator.

Take the piece of the anchor ball (green).
Move the gear to find the piece of the clock hands (pink).
Place the AIR TANK into the niche (K).
Walk forward to enter the elevator.

Find the 2 pieces of the anchor ball (green).
Open the control box; take the TAPE (L) and the piece of clock hands (pink).
Use the STRAIGHT RAZOR to cut away the paper cover (M).
Read the poster under the paper cover and take the CLOSET HANDLE (N).
The partial access ID number will be noted in your journal (O).
Walk forward.

Turn on the desk lamp (P).
Find the piece of the anchor ball (green).
Find the final 2 pieces of the CLOCK HANDS (pink).
Take the 2-2 Flux Family Factoid icon (Q).
Look at the closet and place the CLOSET HANDLE on the door then turn the handle (R).
Look at the clock and place the CLOCK HANDS on the face for a mini-game (S).

The goal is to press all of the Greek letters.
The clock hands indicate which letters can be pressed.
The color of the letter you press will indicate how the clock hands will move.
Each color will move the hands a different amount of spaces; red-1, green 2, purple-3, and blue-4.
If the hands land on 2 letters that have already been chosen, you must start over.
Press the letters in numerical order (1-8).
Select the closet for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the cloth to find the button (T).
You will earn the SCALE WEIGHTS.

Look at the area behind the chalkboard (U).
Take the ORACLE BOOKLET (V).
Walk down twice.

Place the SCALE WEIGHTS on the scale for a mini-game (A).
Place the weights on the scale to align the red and green arrow (B).
Place the smallest plus the 4th and 5th largest weights on the scale (C).
Take the DISKETTE from the safe door (D).
Look inside the safe and place the TAPE in the machine (E).
Look at the poster and use the ORACLE BOOKLET on it for a mini-game (F).

Drag words from the list (G) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (H), you will see the clue of 20 (I).
Walk down twice and select the rubbish pile for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the GAS VALVE HANDLE.

Look at the gas controls and place the GAS VALVE HANDLE on the stem (J).
Push the valve down to turn off the gas (K).
Take the final piece of the ANCHOR BALL (green).
Walk forward 3 times and look at the area under the blackboard.

Place the DISKETTE over the screen (L).
Look at the row of numbers and enter the ID (M).
The ID is formed from the 2 clues in your journal (N).

Take the punch card and place it on the right (O).
Flip the red switch (P).
Place the ANCHOR BALL in the tube and close the door (Q).
Pull the handle (R).

Chapter 3: Lost in Time

Stand up the lamp (A).
Find all 5 pieces of the PENCIL SHARPENER (green).
Find the 3 pieces of the puzzle ring (pink).
Find all 7 pieces of the 1920'S WATCH (aqua).
Find all 7 pieces of the LUCENTI NOTE (red).
Take the 3-1 Flux Family Factoid icon (B).
Place the LUCENTI NOTE on the writing table for a mini-game (C).

Restore the note by dragging the strips from the right (D) and place them in the note.
Take the final piece of the PUZZLE RING (E).
The ring will sit in the lower right of your screen and will illuminate when you are near time portals.

Move the case aside to find the time portal (F).
Open the drawer on the vanity for a mini-game (G).
Use the clue from Lucenti's note (H) to solve the combination dial (I).
Once you turn the dial to the correct number, it will lock in place.
To find the correct number, subtract the current correct dial numbers from the numbers on the note.
Since we do not have any numbers yet, the first dial must be set to 6 on the inner ring; it will lock into place.
The next number we want is 22, so 22 – 6 = 16; turn the dial to 16 on the 2nd ring.
The last number we want is 78, so 78 – 16 – 6 = 50; turn the dial to 50 on the outer ring.
Take the PORTAL KEY, place it on the time portal then go forward (J).

Find the 2 pieces of the globe (green).
Find the 3 pieces of the flag (pink).
Find the piece of Swiss coin (orange).
Find the 2 pieces of the Annus papers (aqua).
Talk to Amelia then look in the case and place the 1920'S WATCH inside for a mini-game (@).

Place the gears on the green pegs so that all are moving (K).
Drag the gears from the outside of the watch (L) onto the green pegs.
You will earn the SCARF.
Walk left to the office.

Close the suitcase to find the time portal (M).
Open the 2 blinds (N).
Find the piece of the globe (yellow).
Find the 4 pieces of the flag (green).
Find the piece of Swiss coin (pink).
Find the piece of Annus papers (aqua).
Use the scarf on the poster for a mini-game (O).

Take the scarf and place it on the poster (P).
Drag the scarf back and forth until all the dust and leaves are gone.
You will see the phrase 'Task Complete' when you are finished.
Note the four dolls (Q), then take the PLANE KEY (R).
Walk down and use the PLANE KEY on the plane door (S).
Select the plane door for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the BOX CUTTER.

Use the BOX CUTTER on the cardboard box (T).
Look inside the box and take the final piece of the FLAG (green).
Place the FLAG on the crate (U).
Use the BOX CUTTER on the wheel straps (V).
Take the 3-2 Flux Family Factoid icon (W).
Take the 2 final pieces of the GLOBE (pink).
Enter the portal (X).

Place the GLOBE in the stand (A).
Take the PORTAL KEY (B).
Enter the portal (C), then walk left to the office.
Place the PORTAL KEY on the portal (D), then go through the portal.

Take the 3-3 Flux Family Factoid icon (E).
Move the bucket aside (F).
Find the 3 pieces of the cartridge (green).
Find the piece of the map (pink).
Find the piece of the telegraph (aqua).
Find the 4 pieces of toys (orange).
Walk forward.

Take the 4 and place it on the door (G).
Find the final piece of the cartridge (green).
Find the piece of the map (pink).
Find the 2 pieces of toys (orange).
Walk down, enter the portal, walk down, and enter the portal in the hangar.

Place the CARTRIDGE into the projector (H).
Take the ORACLE KEY (I).
Enter the portal, then select the airplane door for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Lift the box flap to find a diagram (J).
You will earn the WALL DECOR.
Walk left to the office, enter the portal, then walk forward twice.

Place the WALL DECOR on the tile (K).
Take the piece of the telegraph (aqua).
Enter the apartment (L).

Find the final 2 pieces of the TELEGRAPH (green).
Find the 6 final pieces of the TOYS (pink).
Place the PENCIL SHARPENER on the table (M).
Note the cabinet (N).
Note the top of the small cupboard (O).
Use the ORACLE KEY on the oracle poster for a mini-game (P).

Drag words from the list (Q) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (R), you will see the clue of Greek letters (S).

Take the paper scrap from Einstein (T).
Open the painting (U).
Find the 2 pieces of the map (green).
Select the cabinet for a HOS (V).

Locate all the items on the list.
After you find the cork, pick up the bottle and use it on the vase (W).
You can now take the popsicle stick (X).
Move the flying machine to find a piece of china (Y).
Move the arm to find the binoculars (Z).
You will earn the DULL PENCIL.
Walk down twice.

Look at the cellar door for a mini-game (A).
Refer to your journal for the clue (B).
Enter the combination from the oracle poster.
Press the symbols in numerical order (1-7).
Look in the cellar for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Lift the teapot lid to find the cryptex (C).
Check the lock on the door to find the handle is missing (D).
Lift the jug to find the lily pad (E).
You will earn the CRYPTEX.
Enter the time portal.

Place the TOYS on the display for a mini-game (F).
Refer to the clue in your journal (G).
Restore the dolls to their normal appearance (H).
Each character has two pieces; you can place pieces on the 3 front platforms (I).
A balloon will release and you will earn the final piece of the SWISS COIN.
Enter the portal, then walk forward.

Look at the kinetoscope and use the SWISS COINS on the slot (J).
After watching the film, you will have the secret code (K).
Walk forward to enter the apartment.
Place the TELEGRAPH on the small cabinet for a mini-game.

As the dots and dashes pass through the crosshatch (L), press the lever (M) for dots, press and hold briefly for dashes.
Green means you correctly got that dot or dash (N); red means you missed it.
Miss too many and the stream will start over.
Letters will appear at the bottom as you solve (O).
Once the compartment opens take the final piece of the MAP (P).

Look at the sharpener and use the DULL PENCIL on it to get the SHARP PENCIL (Q).
Note the area that wants Einstein's research (R).
Walk down twice and enter the portal.

Place the MAP, then the SHARP PENCIL on the table for a mini-game (S).
Restore the map by solving the jigsaw; pieces will lock together when correct (T).

Take the final piece of the ANNUS PAPERS (green).
Take the scrap of paper from Amelia (U).
Enter the portal and walk forward twice to the apartment.

Place the ANNUS PAPERS on the table (V).
Take the CELLAR HANDLE from Einstein (W).
Walk down twice then enter the cellar.
Use the CELLAR HANDLE on the door (X).

Chapter 4: Full Circle

Close the left shutter on the left window (A).
Open the right shutter on the right window (B).
Find the 3 pieces of lantern (green).
Find the piece of manuscript (pink).
Find the piece of music (aqua).
Walk forward on the left.

Open the left shutter on the lower right window (C).
Find the final piece of the LANTERN (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the leaf blower (pink).
Find the piece of music (aqua).
Take the 4-1 Flux Family Factoid Icon (D).
Hand the lantern on the hook and select the area for a HOS (E).

Locate all the item on the list.
Move the shovel to find the oar (F).
Move the tank to find the plastic bottle (G).
Use the hammer on the gazing ball for an apple (H).
You will earn the SLINGSHOT.
Walk down.

Place the SLINGSHOT on the lantern stand (I).
Drag the slingshot back to the approximate position shown, then release (J).
Do this until you hit the owl several times and he leaves (K).
Take the FEATHER and the LOCK BUTTONS (L).
Walk forward on the left.

Look at the cellar door and use the FEATHER to pick the outer lock (M).
Place the LOCK BUTTONS in the lock for a mini-game (N).
Restore the carving by moving the tiles to the correct position (O).
Select 2 tiles to swap positions; tiles will darken and lock in place when correct.
Enter the cellar.

Take the 4-2 Flux Family Factoid Icon (P).
Move the barrel aside (Q).
Find the 2 pieces of leaf blower (green).
Find the piece of manuscript (pink).
Find the final 3 pieces of MUSIC (aqua).

Look at the table and place WALDORF on his name (R).
Exit the close-up.
Look at the power box and pull the switch (S).
Exit the close-up.
Walk to the right (T).

Move the panel aside (U).
Lift the umbrella (V).
Find the 3 pieces of the manuscript (pink).
Look in the box and take the PORTAL KEY (W).
Take the final piece of the LEAF BLOWER (green).
The lights will go off, walk down twice.
Note if you take the leaf blower piece before the manuscript pieces you will be able to get them later once the lights are back on.

Use the LEAF BLOWER on the pile of leaves (X).
Use the PORTAL KEY on the portal, then enter the opening (Y).

Open the crate (A).
Take the 4-3 Flux Family Factoid Icon (B).
Find the 3 pieces of the stage props (green).
Find the 3 pieces of Flux wine (pink).
Find the 3 pieces of the Delphi base (aqua).
Find the 4 pieces of the Globe scroll (orange).
Walk to the left.

Move the 3 dresses aside (C).
Take the 4-4 Flux Family Factoid Icon (D).
Find the final piece of the STAGE PROPS (green).
Find 2 pieces of Flux wine (pink).
Look in the crate (E) for a piece of the Delphi base and then find the final 2 pieces to make the DELPHI BASE (aqua).
Place the MUSIC in the balcony for a mini-game (F).

Balls of colored light (G) will come down the strings; press the corresponding colored buttons (H) when the ball of light is under the button.
Hit the button at the correct time and you will see a flourish of green musical notes and the meters (I) will increase.
If you hit the button too soon or late, you will see a red musical note.
Fill up the meters to win the game, then take the final piece of the GLOBE SCROLL (J).
Walk down.

Look in the crate and place the STAGE PROPS inside (K).
Take the piece of Flux wine from Shakespeare (L).
Place the GLOBE SCROLL on the spindle (M).
Take the TASSEL that falls (N).
Walk to the left.

Find the piece of the Flux wine (green).
Talk to Sir Francis Bacon and he will give you the ORACLE KEY (O).
Note the Oracle poster (P).
Use the TASSEL on the right curtain (Q).
Select the area behind the curtain for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Lift the towel to find a fuse (R).
Use the quill on the paper for writing (S).
Tip over the tankard to find the bracelet (T).
You will earn the FUSES.
Use the ORACLE KEY on the poster for a mini-game.

Drag words from the list (U) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (V), you will see the clue of 16 (W).
Walk down, enter the portal, then enter the cellar.

Look at the power box and turn the numbers to 16 then open the cover (A).
Refer to the Oracle clue if needed (B).
Place the FUSES in the power box then pull the handle (C).
Exit the close-up.
Look at the table and place the DELPHI BASE in the center (D).
Take the final piece of the MANUSCRIPT from Waldorf (E).
Note that if you did not get the other manuscript pieces before the lights went out in the next room, you can do so now.
Exit the close-up.
Walk to the right and select the bookcase for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the SCREWDRIVER.
Walk down twice, enter the portal then go to the left.

Place the MANUSCRIPT on the table (F).
Take the piece of Flux wine from Shakespeare (G).
Take the scrap paper from Shakespeare.
Use the SCREWDRIVER on the armor (H).
Take the final piece of FLUX WINE (I).
Walk down, enter the portal, go down to the cellar and walk to the right.

Place the FLUX WINE on the shelves for a mini-game (J).
You must win 2 games of tic-tac-toe by getting 3 bottles in a row (K).
Select any empty spot to place your bottle.
Look at the bulletin board (L).

Read the letter (M).
Place the ORACLE PIECES on the board (N).
Restore the poster by putting the pieces in the correct place; they will lock together when correct (O).

Chapter 5: A New World Idea

Find the piece of the Lewis and Clarke map (green).
Find the piece of the garden tools (pink).
Find the piece of the Declaration draft (aqua).
Walk forward.

Take the 5-1 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Open the shutter (B).
Move the gnome to find the EMPTY JAR (C).
Find 3 pieces of the Lewis and Clarke map (green).
Find the piece of the gazing post (aqua).
Find 2 pieces of the garden tools (pink).
Walk forward.

Use the EMPTY JAR on the log for a mini-game (D).
Drag the jar around to collect the 15 fireflies and you will get the GLOW JAR (E).
Place the GLOW JAR on the hook (F).
Take the piece of Lewis and Clarke map (G).

Find the 3 pieces of the Lewis and Clarke map (green).
Find the piece of the gazing post (pink).
Find the piece of the garden tools (aqua).
Walk to the right.

Find the piece of the Lewis and Clark map (green).
Find the piece of the garden tools (aqua).
Find the piece of the Declaration draft (pink).
Select the bush for a HOS (H).

Locate all the items on the list.
Use the tissue on the dirt to find the arrow heart (I).
You will earn the GARGOYLE WINGS.

Place the GARGOYLE WINGS on the wingless gargoyle (J).
Take the GARGOYLE EYES (K) and place them in the gargoyle’s eyes (L).
Walk forward through the now open gate (M).

Take the OIL CAN (N) and use it on the hanging plant (O).
Note the time portal that was behind the oil can.
Slide the hanging plant to the left and take the FISH FOOD (P).
Find the 2 pieces of the Lewis and Clark map (green).
Find the 4 pieces of the gazing post (orange).
Find the final piece of the GARDEN TOOLS (aqua).
Find the piece of the Declaration draft (pink).
Walk forward.

Find the final piece of the LEWIS and CLARK MAP (green).
Find 2 pieces of the gazing post (pink).
Walk down 3 times.

Use the FISH FOOD on the pond for a mini-game (P).
Pick any point in the pond to create a ripple that will hit fish and create more ripples so that at least 10 fish are hit (Q).
You will have to do this for 10, 15, and 20 fish to complete the puzzle.
You will receive the PORTAL KEY.
Walk forward twice, use the PORTAL KEY on the time portal and go through the portal.

Find the 2 pieces of the polygraph (green).
Move the chair (R) out to find a piece of the medallions (pink).
Find the 5 pieces of the Cabinet De Curiosities (aqua).
Place the GARDEN TOOLS in the basket (S).
Take the GREEK FIRE (T).
Walk forward.

Find the 2 pieces of the polygraph (green).
Find the piece of the medallions (pink).
Find the 3 pieces of the Cabinet De Curiosities (aqua).
Walk up the steps.

Take the 5-2 Flux Family Factoid Icon (U).
Find the final piece of the POLYGRAPH (green).
Find the piece of the medallions (pink).
Take the FOOT STOOL (V).
Find the 3 pieces of the Cabinet De Curiosities (aqua).
Move the lamp and take the TEA CUP (W).
Walk down.

Place the FOOT STOOL by the right side of the fireplace (A).
Tip the candle on the right side of the mantle (B).
Take BANNER SCROLL from the hiding place (C).
Slide the foot stool to the left.
Note the pirate ship is missing some items (D).
Walk down.

Place the TEA CUP in front of the samovar (E).
Turn on the spigot to get HOT TEA (F).
Look inside the samovar and take the final piece of the MEDALLIONS (G).
Look at the window and place the BANNER SCROLL on the left (H).
Press the open scroll (I).
Look in the window seat for a HOS (J).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the FLUX EMBLEM.
Enter the portal, then walk down twice.

Look at the plaque and place the FLUX EMBLEM in the hole (K).
Press on the plaque to open the compartment (L).
Take the POSTER PIECES, WALKING CANE, and the CYLINDER RECORD (M).
Walk down twice to return to the cellar.

Use the POSTER PIECES on the poster for a mini-game (N).
Restore the poster by placing the pieces in the correct position jigsaw-style (O).
Pieces will snap together when correct.
Look at the record player and place the CYLINDER RECORD on it for a message (P).

Take the piece of the gazing post (pink).
Look at the keypad and enter the code 12-21-20-12 (Q). You can find the code in your journal (R).
Take the WALL ORNAMENT from the crate and hang it near the stairs (S).
Take the PORTAL KEY (T).
Walk forward 5 times.

Use the MEDALLIONS on the door for a mini-game (U).
Swap the pieces of each medallion so they match the carving on the wood (V).
Select 2 pieces to swap positions.
Walk forward and take the MATCHSTICK (W).
Walk down 3 times.

Place the GREEK FIRE in the stone wheel (X).
Use the MATCHSTICK on the lantern (Y), then on the Greek Fire.
Place the PORTAL KEY on the portal (Z).
Enter the portal.

Locate the piece of the pulley (green).
Locate the 2 pieces of the Chancellor's Burse (pink).
Locate the 2 pieces of the New Atlantis (aqua).
Open the shutter (A).
Find the 3 pieces of the Jefferson disk (orange).
Take the 5-3 Flux Family Factoid Icon (B).
Use the WALKING CANE to open the window, then go inside (C).

Place the HOT TEA on the desk (D).
Move the magnifier down, then look at the glass (E).
Look at the lock over the glass doors and enter the combination T-J-M (F).
Place the POLYGRAPH on the desk (G).
Place the LEWIS and CLARK MAP in the frame for a mini-game (H).

Restore the map by rotating the pieces.
These pieces do not lock into place when correct; only a center piece is locked (I).
Use the center piece as a starting point.
See our solution here (J).
Select the glass doors for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Use the stick to lower the window and find the urn (K).
You will earn the BUCKET.

Find the piece of the pulley (green).
Find the piece of the Chancellor's Burse (pink).
Move the chair to the left (L).
Find the 3 pieces of New Atlantis (aqua).
Move the plant to the right (M).
Find the 4 pieces of the Jefferson disk (orange).
Take the CLOCK HANDS and the BLANK PAPER (N).
Place the BLANK PAPER in the polygraph (O).
Click on the polygraph to make a CRYPTIC CLUE.
Walk forward.

Spin the globe (P).
Open the cupboard (Q).
Move the violin (R).
Open the drawer (S).
Find the piece of the Chancellor's Burse (green).
Find the final 4 pieces of the NEW ATLANTIS (pink).
Lift the books (T).
Find the final 4 pieces of the JEFFERSON DISK (aqua).

Take the 5-4 Flux Family Factoid Icon (U).
Use the CLOCK HANDS on the clock for a mini-game (V).
The goal is to press all of the Greek letters.
The clock hands indicate which letters can be pressed.
The color of the letter you press will indicate how the clock hands will move.
Each color will move the hands a different amount of spaces; red-1, green 2, purple-3, and blue-4.
If the hands land on 2 letters that have already been chosen, you must start over.
Press the letters in numerical order (1-8).
Take the final piece of the CHANCELLOR'S BURSE (W).
Place the JEFFERSON DISK on the back counter (X).
Use the CRYPTIC CLUE on the Jefferson disk (Y).
Walk down twice.

Lift up the green stone (A).
Take the final piece of the PULLEY (green).
Enter the portal (B) then walk forward.

Place the PULLEY over the well (C).
Use the BUCKET on the pulley (D).
Push the bucket into the well.
Turn the crank to raise the bucket (E).
Take the final piece of the GAZING POST out of the bucket (F).
Walk forward twice.

Place the GAZING POST on the beam (G).
Turn the gazing post so the beam goes to the right (H).
Take the final piece of the DECLARATION DRAFT (green).
Walk down 3 times; enter the portal, enter the window, and walk forward.

Place the DECLARATION DRAFT on the table (I).
Take the ORACLE KEY from Thomas Jefferson (J).
Walk down twice, enter the portal, walk forward again and enter the portal.
Select the window seat for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the book to find the cat (K).
Move the coal to find the ball (L).
You will earn the CRANK ARM.
Walk forward twice.

Use the CRANK ARM on the wall and the chandelier will move (M).
Place the NEW ATLANTIS on the desk (N).
Take the 2 pieces of the Delphi CPU (pink).
Use the ORACLE KEY on the poster for a mini-game (O).

Drag words from the list (P) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (Q), you will see the clue of symbols (R).
Walk down twice, enter the portal, then walk down once.

Look at the plaque on the fence for a mini-game (S).
Refer to the Oracle clue (T).
Move the buttons to the symbols in the clue (U).
Moving some button may cause others to move.
This mini-game is randomized; your solution may vary.
Our random solution was to move the first button up (V), then move the last button up (W).
Take the SCALE WEIGHTS (X).
Walk forward, enter the portal, then walk forward again.

Place the CHANCELLOR'S BURSE on the stand (A).
Take the final piece of the CABINET DE CURIOSITIES (green).
Use the SCALE WEIGHTS on the pirate ship for a mini-game (B).
Place the cannons and cannonballs (C) on the ship to balance the seal (D).
Enter the fireplace (E).

Take the 5-5 Flux Family Factoid Icon (F).
Place the CABINET DE CURIOSITIES on the wall (G).
Take the final piece of the DELPHI CPU (green).
Walk down twice, enter the portal, then walk down 4 times to the cellar.

Place the DELPHI CPU on the table (H).
Look at the poster and take the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 1 (I).

Chapter 6: The Well of Knowledge

Take the 6-1 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Find the 3 pieces of the puzzle (green).
Find the piece of the light bulb (pink).
Walk to the left.

Pull down the box flap (B).
Lift the top hat and take the CIGAR (C).
Find the 3 pieces of the puzzle (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the light bulb (pink).
Open the toolbox and take the RAGS (D).
Walk forward.

Move the box aside to find the portal (E).
Remove the cover from the birdcage and take the HOURGLASS BIRD (F).
Take the EMPTY POUCH (G).
Find the final 2 pieces of the PUZZLE (green).
Take the final piece of the LIGHT BULB (pink).
Walk down.

Place the HOURGLASS BIRD with the hourglass (H).
Look at the hourglass and tap the bird until the glass breaks (I).
Use the EMPTY POUCH on the sand to get the FULL POUCH (J).
Walk forward.
Toss the FULL POUCH onto the shelf (K).
Select the open dumbwaiter for a HOS (L).

Locate all the items on the list.
Use the screwdriver to open the barrel of rice (M).
You will earn the PUMP HANDLE.
Walk down twice.

Look at the pump and place the PUMP HANDLE on it (N).
Pump the handle several times to get the SERRATED WHEEL (O).
Use the RAGS on the water to get the WET RAGS (P).
Walk to the left, then go forward.

Use the WET RAGS to clean the board (Q).
Place the PUZZLE on the board for a mini-game (R).
Restore the poster by putting the pieces in the correct place (S).
Select 2 tiles to swap positions.
Walk down.

Look at the can opener and repair it with the SERRATED WHEEL (T).
Take the CAN OPENER and use it on the can (U).
Look inside the can and take the PORTAL KEY (V).
Walk forward.
Place the PORTAL KEY on the portal then go through (W).

Take the 6-2 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Find the piece of the x-ray tube (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the phonograph (pink).
Find the 3 pieces of the cask faucet (aqua).
Note the door to the office (B).
Walk to the left (C).

Find the 2 pieces of the phonograph (pink).
Find the piece of the pedestal key (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the cask faucet (aqua).
Take the CHISEL (D) and use is on the gear to get the DRAWER KNOB (E).
Pull the lever on the steam engine (F).
Open the door and walk forward.

Find the piece of the x-ray tube (green).
Find the piece of the cask faucet (aqua).
Take the PORTAL KEY (G).
Move the plant and take the CYLINDER RECORD (H).
Take the 6-3 Flux Family Factoid Icon (I).
Walk down twice, then enter the office.

Use the DRAWER KNOB on the drawer and pull it open (J).
Find the final piece of the PHONOGRAPH (green).
Find the piece of the pedestal key (aqua).
Find the final piece of the CASK FAUCET (orange).
Place the PHONOGRAPH on the table (K).
Use the CYLINDER RECORD on the phonograph (L).
Take the final piece of the X-RAY TUBE (red).
Walk down.

Look in the window and attach the LIGHT BULB to the wires (M).
Exit the close-up, then enter the portal.
Use the CASK FAUCET on the cask (N).
Walk forward into the cask (O).

Take the 6-4 Flux Family Factoid Icon (P).
Place the PORTAL KEY on the portal (Q).
Find the 2 pieces of the x-ray slide (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the Nobel Prize (pink).
Walk forward.

Take the RECORD (R).
Place the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 1 on the shelf (S).
Find the final 2 pieces of the NOBEL PRIZE (green).
Move aside the book and take the DRAWER KEY (T).
Walk down and enter the portal.

Find the 3 pieces of the kinetoscope (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the armature (pink).
Find the 2 pieces of the weed killer (aqua).
Find the 3 pieces of the truck tire (orange).
Walk forward.

Take the 6-5 Flux Family factoid Icon (U).
Place the NOBEL PRIZE on the papers (V).
Take the ORACLE KEY from Madame Curie (W).
Find the piece of armature (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the weed killer (pink).
Find the 6 pieces of the truck tire (orange).
Walk forward.

Take the 6-6 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Find the final 2 pieces of the KINETOSCOPE (green).
Find the final 2 pieces of ARMATURE (pink).
Use the RECORD on the phonograph (B).
Find the piece of the weed killer (aqua).
Find the final 4 pieces of the TRUCK TIRE (orange).
Put the 3 rubber tires in the stove (C).
Select the rubbish heap for a HOS (D).

Locate all the items on the list.
Use the eraser on the chalkboard (E).
Use the chalk on the board to make a happy face (F).
You will earn the BAYONET.
Walk down twice.

Use the BAYONET to cut the straps on the chest (G).
Open the chest and take the DIESEL FUEL (H).
Place the TRUCK TIRE on the vehicle (I).
Open the door of the vehicle (J).
Walk forward twice.

Use the DIESEL FUEL on the stove (K).
Use the CIGAR to light the stove (L).
Take the final piece of the WEED KILLER from the stove (pink).
Walk down twice and enter the portal, then walk down 2 more times.

Use the WEED KILLER on the overgrowth (M).
Take the X-RAY ITEM (N).
Walk to the right.
Use the ORACLE KEY on the poster (O).

Drag words from the list (P) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (Q), you will see the clue of 12 (R).
Walk forward twice.

Press the stone marked 12 (S).
Take the FILM CAN (T).
Walk down twice and enter the portal (U).

Use the DRAWER KEY to unlock the drawer (V).
Take the piece of the pedestal key (pink).
Walk to the left.
Place the KINETOSCOPE under the poster (W).
Use the FILM CAN on the kinetoscope (X).
Take the final piece of the PEDESTAL KEY (orange).
Place the ARMATURE on the back counter (Y).
Walk forward.

Turn on the pump (A).
Select the drained pool for a HOS (B).

Locate all the items on the list.
Tip over the urn to find the eyeball (C).
You will earn the SAFE.
Walk down twice.

Place the SAFE on the counter (D).
Look in the office and press the red button (E).
Look in the window and take the DRAWER HANDLE (F).
Enter the portal and walk forward twice.

Place the DRAWER HANDLE on the drawer and pull it open (G).
Take the final piece of the X-RAY SLIDE (green).
Use the PEDESTAL KEY on the pedestal (H).
Open the pedestal to see it wants a book of Oracles (I).
Walk down, enter the portal, then enter the vehicle.

Pull down the cover (J).
Place the X-RAY TUBE in the wires (K).
Place the X-RAY ITEM on the cover (L).
Place the X-RAY SLIDE on top of the item (M).
Turn on the generator (N).
Flip the switch (O).
Drag the x-ray tube around to expose the image (P).
You will earn the X-RAY CLUE.
Exit the vehicle; enter the portal, walk down, and enter the next portal.

Use the X-RAY CLUE on the safe for a mini-game (Q).
Rotate the rings so that all the bulbs are lit and the lines are connected (R).
You will earn the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 2.
Enter the portal and walk forward twice.
Place the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 2 on the pedestal (S).

Chapter 7: Star Light, Star Bright

Take the 7-1 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Select the tile with the X (B).
Find all 5 pieces of the TELLURIAN (green).
Find the piece of the Flux key (orange).
Find the piece of Principea (pink).
Open the birdcage and take the PORTAL KEY (C).
Pull down the lever (D), then place the PORTAL KEY in the portal (E).
Enter the portal.

Look in the doorway and take the LADDER (F).
Close the shutter and take the MALLET (G).
Find the 2 pieces of vent handles (green).
Find the piece of the telescope sm (pink).
Find the 4 pieces of the control panel (aqua).
Walk forward.

Take the 7-2 Flux Family factoid Icon (H).
Find the 2 pieces of vent handles (green).
Find the piece of the telescope sm (pink).
Find the piece of gold medal (orange).
Find the 2 pieces of the control panel (aqua).
Remove the SLIDE BOLT from the doors (I).
Use the MALLET on the railing post (J).
Enter the doors.

Take the 7-3 Flux Family Factoid Icon (K).
Find the final piece of the VENT HANDLES (green).
Place the TELLURIAN on the box (L).
Spin the Tellurian.
Find the final 2 pieces of the TELESCOPE SM (pink).
Find the final 2 pieces of the GOLD MEDAL (orange).
Find the 2 pieces of the control panel (aqua).
Look at the lamp and note the Greek letters (M).
Select the desk and bookcase for a HOS (N).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the book to find the old key (O).
You will earn the TOWEL.
Walk down twice and enter the portal.

Place the VENT HANDLES on the control for a mini-game (P).
Move all the levers to the center position (Q).
Moving one lever may cause other levers to move.
This mini-game is randomized; your solution may vary.
Our random solution was to move lever 2 down twice, move lever 4 down, then move lever 3 down.
Use the TOWEL in the water to get the WET TOWEL (R).
Place the WET TOWEL on the bars (S).
Use the SLIDE BOLT on the wet towel (T).
Turn the slide bolt 3 times to remove the bars.
Go forward through the vent shaft.

Find a piece of the Flux key (green).
Find the 2 pieces of the Royal mint (pink).
Find 3 pieces of Principia (aqua).
Note the locked portal (@).
Walk forward to the desk.

Find the final piece of the FLUX KEY (green).
Find the final piece of the ROYAL MINT (pink).
Find the final 3 pieces of PRINCIPIA (aqua).
Take the 7-4 Flux Family Factoid Icon (U).
Take the CYLINDER RECORD (V).
Open the drawer for a mini-game (W).
Enter the code from the observatory (X).
Refer to the clue (Y).
Take the PORTAL KEY (Z).
Walk down once, use the PORTAL KEY on the portal, then enter the portal.

Move the basket aside to find another portal (A).
Take the AXE (B).
Place the LADDER under the window (C).
Move the branches to find the CRANK HANDLE (D).
Find 3 pieces of the Aurora Leigh (green).
Find the piece of the telescope lg (pink).
Find the 3 pieces of the Flux gem (aqua).
Open the window and go inside (E).

Take the 7-5 Flux Family Factoid Icon (F).
Take the PORTAL KEY (G).
Place the PRINCIPIA on the stand (H).
Find the 4 pieces of the Aurora Leigh (green).
Find the piece of the telescope lg (pink).
Find the 2 pieces of the prism (aqua).
Find the 3 pieces of the Flux gem (orange).
Select the bookcase for a HOS (I).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the picture to find the perfume (J).
You will earn the CRACKERS.
Walk down, place the PORTAL KEY in the portal, then enter the portal.

Take the 7-6 Flux Family Factoid Icon (K).
Use the AXE on the barrel then take the LOCK PICK (L).
Move the bucket (M).
Find the 2 pieces of the Aurora Leigh (green).
Find the final 2 pieces of the TELESCOPE LG (pink).
Find the piece of the prism (aqua).
Find the 2 pieces of the Flux gem (orange).
Use the LOCK PICK on the front door for a mini-game (N).
Move the lock pick (O) under a bouncing tumbler and click when it is at the highest point to lock it in place (P).
Do this for the other 4 tumblers; if you click at the wrong point, any previously locked tumblers will fall.
Enter the house.

Place the ROYAL MINT on the cupboard (Q).
Find the final 2 pieces of the AURORA LEIGH (green).
Lift the books (R).
Find the final piece of the PRISM (pink).
Find the 2 pieces of the Flux gem (aqua).
Place the TELESCOPE SM on the table (S).
Move the telescope for a mini-game.

Move the sliders (S) to focus the picture (T).
Take the piece of the Flux Gem (U).
Walk down, enter the portal, then select the portal on the left. Walk down again, enter the portal, then walk forward.

Look at the chest and place the GOLD MEDAL inside (V).
Look at the record player and use the RECORD CYLINDER on it for a message (W).
Take the final 2 pieces of the CONTROL PANEL (aqua).
Walk forward.

Place the TELESCOPE LG on the stand for a mini-game (A).
Place the symbols (B) on their matching constellations as they pass (C).
The constellations cycle around, so don't worry if you miss one.
Depending on where you start, the order of the constellations is: Libra, Delphinus, Cassiopeia, Cancer, Aries, Apus, Virgo, and Orion.
From left to right the symbols are: Libra, Cancer, Aries, Orion, Apus, Cassiopeia, Delphinus, and Virgo.
Take the ORACLE KEY from Marie (D).
Walk down twice; enter the portal, then walk forward.

Give the CRACKERS to the parrot for a clue of 1984 (E).
Note the power box on the wall (F).
Use the CRANK HANDLE on the lower left corner of the chalkboard and turn the crank (G).
Note the Oracle poster (H).
Select the area that was hidden by a chalkboard for a HOS (I).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the PLUG WIRE.
Use the ORACLE KEY on the poster for a mini-game.

Drag words from the list (J) to replace the bold words in the message.
Once the true message is revealed (K), you will see the clue of 415 (L).
Select the power box on the wall for a mini-game.

Slide the numbers back into position as seen on the keypads (M).
This mini-game is randomized; your solution may vary.
From our start position (N) press: 7-8-4-6-3-2-1-4.
Note that the 5 will appear when all the other numbers are in place.
Enter the code the parrot gave (O): 1-9-8-4.
Walk forward to the desk.

Use the PLUG WIRE on the monitor control (P).
Look at the upper left monitor (Q).
Walk down, enter the portal, then enter the portal on the right.
Look in the wagon to find the MAGNIFIER (R).
Enter the portal then climb the ladder and enter the window.

Place the PRISM in the wooden stand (S).
Place the MAGNIFIER in the metal stand (T).
Move the magnifier so a color sequence is created on the blackboard (U).
Look at the wall safe for a mini-game (V).
Change the colors to match the color sequence on the blackboard.
Select 2 tiles to swap positions.
Take the final piece of the FLUX GEM (W).
Walk down and enter the left portal.

Use the FLUX GEM on the power box for a mini-game (A).
Slide the gems to the proper arms; each arm has a colored gem at the end (B).
To get started, drag the 4 gems in the upper section to the right arm, then drag the gems from the left arm to the upper arm.
Next, start moving gems to sort them to the correct arm. You will have to move some back and forth to finish.
Our solution is shown here (C).
Walk forward to the desk.

Place the CONTROL BOX on the desk for a mini-game (D).
Turn the Access ID to 415 (E) as shown in the Oracle clue (F).
Next, turn on all the light sticks by pressing the buttons.
Pressing one button will also change the lights on either side.
Our solution was to press button 2, then button 4.
Take the CHEST KEY off the books (G).
Walk down twice and enter the portal.

Look at the chest on the stairs and open it with the CHEST KEY (H).
Place the AURORA LEIGH inside the chest (I), then take out the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 3 (J).
Enter the portal.
Look at the pedestal lock; place the FLUX KEY in the lock then turn it (K).
Place the BOOK OF ORACLES VOL. 3 on the pedestal (L).

Place the FLUX POCKETWATCH on the G.E.M. Pedestal for a mini-game (M).
Click on the amulet to turn it clockwise until the light in the center flashes green (N).
Right-click on the amulet to make a complete circle to pass the first number and continue until the center flashes green again.
Click on the amulet to turn it clockwise again until the light in the center flashes green.
Our solution was: IX-II-XII. This mini-game is randomized; your solution may vary.

Chapter 8: The Beginning of the End

Take the 8-1 Flux Family Factoid Icon (A).
Locate the 2 pieces of the coin (green).
Locate the 2 pieces of the type keys (pink).
Note the tunnel on the right (B).
Walk forward to the control area (C).

Find the piece of the lantern (green).
Find the 2 pieces of type keys (pink).
Note the keyboard (D).
Walk down, then enter the tunnel.

Take the 8-2 Flux Family Factoid Icon (E).
Find the final 2 pieces of the LANTERN (green).
Find the final 2 pieces of the coin (pink).
Find the piece of the console (aqua).
Find the 2 pieces of the type keys (orange).
Look at the table and take the DELPHI (F).
Use the COIN on the plaque for a mini-game (G).

Rotate the medallions into the proper positions.
Select the left side of a medallion to rotate it counterclockwise and select the right side to rotate it clockwise.
The rings around the medallion will light when they are in the correct position.
Rotating a medallion may cause others to rotate.
This mini-game is randomized: your solution may vary.
Our random solution was to rotate the Pisces coin clockwise 4 times (H). Next, rotate the Sagittarius coin 2 times clockwise (I). Rotate the left coin 7 times counterclockwise (J), then move the Aries coin once counterclockwise (K).
Use the LANTERN on the tunnel then walk to the right (L).

Take the 8-3 Flux Family Factoid Icon (M).
Find the 2 pieces of the console (green).
Find the final 4 pieces of the TYPE KEY (pink).
Look at the wheel and place the DELPHI inside (N).
Walk down twice, then go forward to the control area.

Place the TYPE KEY on the keyboard for a mini-game (O).
You must guess which Greek symbols are in the correct sequence.
A correct guess will put the symbol on the monitor, and incorrect guess will remove a piece of the Flux emblem.
4 incorrect guesses and the mini-game will reset.
Enter the symbols from previous codes (P).
Flip the red switch (Q).
Take the final piece of the CONSOLE (R).
Walk down, enter the tunnel, and go forward.

Place the CONSOLE on the gazing post (S).
This will trigger a mini-game.

You need to find the stars in the Delphinus constellation.
Select the stars until you find one that pulses.
Place the correct Greek symbol on it to lock it in place.
If you choose the wrong symbol, select the star again and try another until you find the correct one.
The solution is shown here (T).
Congratulations! You have completed Flux Family Secrets: The Book Of Oracles!

Created at: 2012-06-30