Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign Walkthrough

Welcome to the Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign Walkthrough! Help out James Voodoo as he investigates a mysterious attack and goes on an incredible adventure in Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign! Whether you use this document as a reference when things get difficult or as a road map to get you from beginning to end, we’re pretty sure you’ll find what you’re looking for here. This document contains a complete Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay! We hope you find this information useful as you play your way through the game. Use the walkthrough menu below to quickly jump to whatever stage of the game you need help with. Remember to visit the Big Fish Games Forums if you find you need more help. Have fun! This walkthrough was created by prpldva, and is protected under US Copyright laws. Any unauthorized use, including re-publication in whole or in part, without permission, is strictly prohibited.

General Tips

Hidden Object Scenes and mini-games are often randomized - your solution may vary.
Hidden Object Scenes will be referred to as 'HOS' in this walkthrough.
Inside the journal you will find notes and your task list (A).
Your inventory is in the bottom panel - click on an item to select it for use (B).
The inventory will auto-hide when not in use; move your mouse over the 'Inventory' sign to reveal the panel (C).
Hints are unlimited, but you must wait for the hint machine to recharge (D).
You can earn bonus hints by capturing mystical creatures or winning mini-games; the counter will show the number of bonus hints (E).

Chapter 1: Murder

You will have the option of some interactive help.
Answer the phone to learn about the murder (A).
After the cut scene, walk right to the laboratory (B).

Take the SAFE KEY (C).
Take the BULLETS (D).
Read the poster (E).
Note the hint machine (F).
Select the machine for a mini-game (G).

Use the 4 belts to connect the yellow gears so the green gears turn in the indicated direction (H).
Click on the pile of belts to take one (I), then click on the 2 yellow gears you want to connect.
Click on a belt to return it to the pile.
Take the hint machine which will automatically go to the bottom right corner of your screen.
Walk down to return to the office.

Use the SAFE KEY on the safe then look inside (J).
Use the BULLETS on the weapon, then take the REVOLVER (K).
Look at the desk and capture the spy for use in the hint machine (L).
Take the MAGIC SCROLL and read the letter (M).
Select the cabinet for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Items in red are hidden.
Click on the corner of the map to reveal the ribbon (N).
You will earn the DETECTIVE BADGE.

Look at the couch and take the FRIDGE HANDLE (O).
Walk to the laboratory.
Use the FRIDGE HANDLE on the fridge (P).
Look inside the fridge and take the BOTTLE of MILK (Q).
Return to the office.
Look at the bowls and use the BOTTLE of MILK to feed the cat (R).
Walk forward out the door, then forward again to the terminal.

Note the path to the loading dock (S).
Look at the train and take the GEARS (T).
Walk left to the waiting room (U).

Look at the ticket booth and take the GARDEN SHEARS (V).
Read the newspaper (W).
Read another newspaper (X).
Select the benches for a HOS (Y).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the hatbox to find the shoe (Z).
You will earn the LEVER.
Walk down twice to the street.

Look at the bush and use the GARDEN SHEARS to cut a ROSE (A).
Return to the waiting room, give the lady the ROSE to learn the location of the cashier (B).
Exit the waiting room, then walk forward to the loading dock.

Click on the controls to open the top (C).
Use the GEARS in the mechanism for a mini-game (D).

Press the arrows to make a path for the crane to a box (E).
Press the 'Take Box' button (F).
Some of the beams will break, preventing you from using that path (G).
The path you program will be above the 'Take Box' button (H).
Remove all the boxes.
Our solution was: L-U-Take box, L-U-U-Take box, L-U-U-U-Take box.
U-Take box, R-U-Take box, U-U-Take box, U-U-R-Take box.
R-U-L-U-U-Take box, and L-L-U-U-U-R-R-R-Take box.

Read the newspaper (I).
Look at the bottles and take the CROWBAR (J).
Walk forward to the warehouse (K).

Talk to the cashier to learn she is missing a necklace (L).
Use the LEVER on the control to open the warehouse door (M).
Use the CROWBAR to open the crate (N).
Look inside the crate, take the NECKLACE and read the telegram (O).
Give the NECKLACE to the woman to learn it is missing a DIAMOND (P).
Note the controls (Q).
Walk to the waiting room and select the benches for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the briefcase to find the frying pan (R).
You will earn the SWITCH.
Return to the warehouse and use the SWITCH on the controls for a mini-game.

Click on the face panel to open the controls.
Turn all the switches to the on position.
Clicking on a switch will affect other switches.
Our solution was: Sx1, Tx1.

Look in the barrel and talk to Gregor (U).
Select the crates on the left for a HOS (V).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the crate to find the key (W).
You will earn the DIAMOND.

Give the DIAMOND to the cashier and she will give you a TRAIN TICKET (X).
Walk down twice to the train station.
Give the conductor the TRAIN TICKET (Y).
Enter the TRAIN (Z).

Chapter 2: Coins Express

Note the doors to the first and second cabins (A).
Look at the portrait of Mr. Coins (B).
Note the door to the dining car (C).
Open the door to the third cabin and walk inside (D).

Look at the table and read the notes (E).
The gentleman will ask you to leave and you will be back in the train hall.
Walk forward to the dining car.

Look at the bar and take the COIN (F).
Look at the monkeys and use the COIN in the slot (G).
Take the COMPARTMENT KEY (H).
Walk down to the train hall and enter the first compartment on the left.

Talk to the woman on the right (I).
Look in the overhead compartment and read the newspaper (J).
Exit the compartment and use the COMPARTMENT KEY to open the middle door, then enter (K).

Look under the table and read the newspaper (L).
Read the parchment (M).
Capture the spy (N).
Select the right lounge for a mini-game (O).

Drag items out of your way until you locate the SMELLING SALTS .
Exit your compartment and return to the ladies' compartment.

Use the SMELLING SALTS on the left lady (P).
Exit the compartment and return to the dining car.
Select the bar area for a HOS (Q).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the bottles to find the star (R).
You will earn the GLASS of WATER.
Return to the ladies' compartment.

Give the GLASS of WATER to the lady on the right (S).
Return to the center compartment and select the lounge on the left for a HOS (T).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the curtain aside to find the oil lamp (U).
You will earn the SCREWDRIVER.
Return to the dining car.

Look at the booth and take the VALVE (A).
Walk forward to the engine room (B).
Place the VALVE onto the pipe (C).
Use the SCREWDRIVER on the metal plate (D).
Select the machinery for a HOS (E).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the compartment to find the star (F).
You will earn the PIPES.

Climb the ladder to the roof and take the BOLT (G).
Capture the 2 spies (H).
Climb down to the engine room (I).
Look at the coupling and use the BOLT in the hole (J).
Use the PIPES where you removed the metal plate for a mini-game (K).

Turn the pipe pieces to direct the steam to center area (L).
Drag the gears from the bottom area (M) to the center so that all gears are turning (N).
Turn the pipes in the right area so the steam is directed to the exit (O).

Chapter 3: Richtown

Capture the spy (A).
Take the MATCHES (B).
Exit the terminal (C).

Look at the statue and read the newspaper (D).
Walk to the right.
Read the 2 newspapers (E).
Walk down to return to the statue area, then enter the bank (F).

Look at the newspaper (G).
Show the DETECTIVE BADGE to the guard (H).
Look at the safe and read the newspaper (I).
Walk forward to the office (J).

Look under the table and take FELLINI'S HAT (K).
Press the globe so it rises from the desk (L).
Look at the globe and take the NAIL (M).
Read the scroll (N).
Select the broken chairs for a HOS (O).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the curtain to find the star (P).
You will earn the COINS' SIGN.

Look at the typewriter and take the INSULATING TAPE (Q).
Capture the spy (R).
Scare away the spies on Mr. Coins (S).
Click on the niche in the wall to reveal the safe (T).
Walk down to the bank entrance.

Look at the portrait and use the COINS' SIGN on the circle (U).
Take COINS' KEY (V).
Walk forward to return to the office.

Look at the safe and use the COINS' KEY on the lock (W).
Take the VOODOO BAG and FILLINI'S Card (X).
Note the box on the bottom shelf (Y).
Walk down twice to exit the bank.

Walk to the right (A).
Walk to the left (B).

Read the journal pages (C).
Look at the grate and take the HAMMER (D).
Use the INSULATING TAPE on the doorbell for a mini-game (E).

Press the start button to open the cover of the mini-game.
Place the wires on the posts so that each post has the number of wires indicated by the number.
Click on 2 posts to connect a wire, click on the wire again to remove it from the posts.

Ring the doorbell (F).
Once someone appears at the window, click on them for a close-up (G).
Talk to the man, then give him FILLINI'S CARD (H).
Use the NAIL just above the door (I).
Use the HAMMER on the nail (J).
Hand the VOODOO BAG on the nail (K).
Return to the office in the bank and select the broken chairs for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the curtain to find the airship (L).
You will earn the WHISKEY.
Return to the alley.

Use the WHISKEY, then the MATCHES in the barrels to start a fire (M).
After the doorman is knocked out, enter the hideout (N).

Read the newspaper (O).
Talk to Don Lucas and Luigi to learn they are after Fillini as well (P).
Give FILLINI'S HAT to Don Lucas (Q).
Look at the chair and take the EYE (R).
Select the pipes for a HOS (S).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the LOCK PICKS.
Return to the bank office

Look at the safe and click on the box on the bottom shelf (T).
Use the LOCK PICKS on the lock (U).
Take the GOLD COINS (V).
Return to the hideout.

Give the GOLD COINS to Don Lucas (W).
Select the pipe area for a HOS (X).

Locate all the items on the list.
After you find the rug, talk to the woman (Y).
You will earn the VOODOO CARD.
Walk down twice and try to return to the train station on the left.
Luigi will talk to you and give you a VOODOO BAG.

Chapter 4: The Village

Enter the center compartment and select the left lounge for a HOS.
Locate all the items on the list.
Open the curtain to find the oil lamp (A).
You will earn the LIGHTER.
Exit the compartment.

Use the LIGHTER on the lantern (B).
Take the LIGHTED LANTERN (C).
Note the damaged brake control (D).
Walk forward to the dining car (E).

Use the LIGHTED LANTERN anywhere in the dark room (F).
Select the bar area for a HOS (G).

Locate all the items on the list.
Move the bottles to find the pendant (H).
You will earn the BROOCH.
Walk forward to the engine room and select the machinery on the lower right for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
Click on the gauge to find the fly (I).
You will earn the BREAK HANDLE.
Walk down twice to the compartment area.

Place the BRAKE HANDLE on the break control (J).
Click on the break control to stop the train.

Capture the spy (A).
Take the BROKEN WHEEL (B).
Look at the scarecrow and take the HORSESHOES (C).
Walk forward to the village (D).

Look under the stairs and take the HAMMER (E).
Talk to the bouncer, then give him the HORSESHOES (F).
Walk forward to the blacksmith shop (G).

Capture the 2 spies (H).
Look at the work table and place the HAMMER and the BROKEN WHEEL on the top (I).
Select the hearth area for a HOS (J).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the JACK.
Walk down to exit the blacksmith area.

Place the JACK at the end of the carriage (K).
Click the handle 3 times to raise the carriage (L).
Return to the blacksmith shop and select the hearth area for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the BOX of NAILS.
Look at the workbench area and place the BOX of NAILS on the bench for a mini-game.

Click on the table to start the mini-game.
Place the hub in the center (M), then add the spokes (N).
Place the metal bands on the outside (O) and the axle fitting in the center (P).
Place the screws in the center (Q) and the nails on the outer rim (R).
Use the screwdriver on the screws in the center (S).
Use the hammer on the nails in the outer rim (T).
Place the paintbrush in the paint, then paint the wheel (U).
You have made the CART WHEEL.
Exit the blacksmith's.

Place the CART WHEEL on the carriage (V).
Click on the jack handle to lower the carriage (W).
Talk to the bouncer then give him the BROOCH as payment (X).
Enter the carriage.

Walk down to the back of the carriage.
Take the TORCH, LANTERN, and the POLES (A).
Select the barrels for a HOS (B).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the MATCHES.
Walk down to the front of the carriage.

Hang the LANTERN on the hook (C).
Use the MATCHES to light the lantern (D).
Place the POLES into the holders (E).
Return to the rear of the carriage and select the barrels for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the MEAT.

Look inside the case and take the TRAP (F).
Place the TORCH in the holder, then use the MATCHES to light it (G).
Take the LIGHTED TORCH.
Use the MEAT on the right wolf (H).
Use the TRAP on the left wolf (I).

Use the LIGHTED TORCH on a wolf for a mini-game.
Hit 20 of the wolves with the LIGHTED TORCH (J).

Chapter 5: Paul Seeker

Look at the couch and read the note (A).
Look at the desk and read the note (B).
Select the cabinet for a HOS (C).

Locate all the items on the list.
Open the drawer to find the ball (D).
You will earn the TOY MOUSE.
Walk right to the laboratory.

Take the CLOCKWORK KEY (E).
Note the flask on the right (F).
Use the VOODOO CARD on the beaker for a mini-game (G).

Locate the differences between the 2 cards.
Use the VOODOO BAG on the flask for a mini-game.

Find and drag the 9 components of the chemical stand to the correct positions (circled in green).
Clicking on a piece will highlight the position it needs to be placed.
Press the button to destroy the red molecules, while allowing the green molecules to pass in the large glass canister (H).
Allowing red molecules to pass will lower the amount in the glass tube (I).
Fill the glass tube to win the mini-game.
Return to the office.

Look at the cat's bowl and place the TOY MOUSE on the floor (J).
Use the CLOCKWORK KEY on the mouse (K).
Click on the key to wind the mouse.
Exit to the street.

Note the way to the clinic (L).
Walk right to City Hall (M).

Look at window 1 and talk to the clerk (N).
She asks for form number 3 from window 5.
Look at window 5 and talk to the woman (O).
She advises you to fill out form number 2 at counter 3.
Look at window 3 and talk to the clerk (P).
She will give you FORM #2.
Look at window 5 again and give the clerk FORM #2 (Q).
She will give you FORM #3.
Return to window 1 and give the clerk FORM #3 (R).
You learn that Paul Seeker is at a clinic.
Exit city hall and walk left to the clinic.

Talk to the nurse (A).
Take the ROLLING SKATE (B).
Look at the key box and take the WARD KEY and the CHEESE (C).
Capture the spy (D).
Take the BUCKET and place it under the drip (E).
Place the ROLLING SKATE, then the CHEESE on the floor (F).
Click on the rolling skate to distract the rats.
Look at the door and use the WARD KEY on the lock (G).
Enter the door.

Capture the 2 spies (H).
Look at the pipe and take the VALVE (I).
Exit the room.

Place the VALVE on the pipe, then click on the valve to turn on the water (J).
Take the BUCKET of WATER (K).
Enter the ward room.
Use the BUCKET of WATER on Paul Seeker (L).

Talk to Paul Seeker (M)
Open the case (N).
Click on the shrunken head (O).
Walk down 3 times to return to the office.

Look at the desk and place the EYE in the shrunken head (P).
Answer the phone (Q).
Exit the office.

Chapter 6: The Harbor

Take the METAL WHEEL (A).
Walk to the port (B).

Look at the crates and take the AXE (C).
Look at the cleat and use the AXE 3 times on the rope (D).

Take the PART FROM A LADDER (E).
Look at the ladder control and place the PART FROM A LADDER into the controls (F).
Place the METAL WHEEL into the ladder control (G).
Board the ship (H).

Take the SPEED LEVER (I).
Look off the side of the ship to see the Kraken (J).
Walk down to enter the wheelhouse.

Look under the table and take the FUSES for the PUMPS (K).
Look by the pipes and take the SEARCHLIGHT LAMPS (L).
Take the FIRE EXTINGUISHER (M).
Walk to the right to return to deck.

Look at the beacons and use the SEARCHLIGHT LAMPS to repair them (N).
Enter the wheelhouse and watch the other ship move to safety (O).
Return to the deck.

Use the FIRE EXTINGUISHER on each of the flames (P).
Look at the pump and place the FUSES for the PUMPS inside for a mini-game (Q).

Move the balls so that none are in the same vertical or horizontal paths.
Lines will turn green that have only one ball.
Click on a ball to take it, then click again to place.
Return to the wheelhouse.

Look at the wheel and use the SPEED LEVER on the control (R).
Click on the lever to accelerate the ship.

Chapter 7: The Military Base

Look at the debris and take the AXE (A).
Use the AXE on the wooden box (B).
Look at the wooden box and take the SCREW DRIVER (C).
Show the DETECTIVE BADGE to the guard (D).
Capture the spy (E).
Enter the gates (F).
After the cut-scene, walk forward to the robot.

Look at the picture and take the GENERAL'S LIGHTER (G).
Capture the spy (H).
Read the note (I).
Select the lower right area for a HOS (J).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the SAFE CODE.

Use the SAFE CODE on the safe, then take the VOODOO AMULET (K).
Look at the radio and use the SCREWDRIVER to open the front (L).
Note the lower right area (M).
Walk down to exit the office and talk to the guard.
Return to the office and select the lower right area for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the RADIO PARTS.

Look at the radio and use the RADIO PARTS on the inside (N).
Listen to the radio report.

Look at the cafe and take the IDOL (O).
Look at the phone booth and take the CAR KEYS (P).
Use the CAR KEYS on the car (Q).
Look at the car and click the lever on the column to move the car (R).

Look at the telephone booth and take the GAS CAN (S).
Use the GAS CAN on the Kraken tentacle (T).
Use the GENERAL'S LIGHTER on the Kraken tentacle (U).
Walk left to enter the apartment (V).

You must get rid of the tentacles.
Use the AXE on the 5 tentacles (W).

Take the GLASS of WATER (A).
Use the IDOL in the wall niche (B).
Look at the desk and use the GLASS of WATER on the flames (C).
Look at the diary and use the arrows turn the pages until you find the map (D).
Walk down to exit the apartment.

Click on the bomb to send it away (E).
Climb the ladder to the air ship (F).

Take the WRENCH, HAMMER and the MACHETE (G).
Select the floor controls for a HOS (H).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the ELECTRIC TUBES.

Look at the control and place the ELECTRIC TUBES inside (I).
After it falls to the floor, take the HULL PART (K).
Place the HULL PART onto the bulkhead (L).
Use the WRENCH to tighten the bolts (M).

Chapter 8: The Temple

Capture the spy (A).
Take the 6 pieces of BRUSHWOOD (B).
Click open the crate and take the CRAMPS (C).
Look at the crates and take the LANTERN (D).
Open the crate and take the LADDER MACHINE (E).
Enter the airship (F).
Select the floor controls for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the LEVER.
Exit the airship.

Place the 5 pieces of BRUSHWOOD onto the fire (G).
Use the LANTERN to light the fire (H).
Look at the cliff and use the LADDER MACHINE on the edge (I).
Place the CRAMPS at the top of the machine (J).
Use the HAMMER to fasten the cramps (K).
Place the LEVER onto the machine, then click it to lower the ladder (L).
Climb down the ladder.

Capture the 2 spies (M).
Take the SHINY SHIELD and the SABER (N).
Look in the brush and take the MIRROR (O).
Look in the brush and use the SABER on the crate 6 times (P).
Take the DYNAMITE and the orange MONKEY STATUETTE (Q).
Select the truck for a HOS (R).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the SUN KEY.

Place the SHINY SHIELD on the left statue (S).
Place the MIRROR on the right statue (T).
Walk forward to enter the TEMPLE.

You need to clear the foliage.
Use the MACHETE on each of the 7 leaves.

Take the yellow MONKEY STATUETTE (U).
Take the ROPE (V).
Look at the close-up of the door the click on the door (W).
Place the DYNAMITE on the rubble (X).
Use the SUN KEY on the door (Y).
Walk forward into the temple.

Take the BAMBOO STICK (A).
Look at the witch doctor and use the REVOLVER on him (B).
Look at the tiny witch doctor and talk to him (C).
Walk down twice to the front of the temple and select the truck for a HOS.

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the VOODOO SCEPTER.
Walk forward twice to return to the inner temple.

Look at the chair in the alcove and use the VOODOO SCEPTER in the hole (D).
Take the blue MONKEY STATUETTE (E).
Use the MAGIC SCROLL on the stone disc (F).
Walk forward to the passageway.

Capture the spy (G).
Take the green MONKEY STATUETTE (H).
Walk forward.
Capture the spy, then walk forward (I).

Capture the spy (J).
Take the WOODEN BOARD (K).
Walk forward.

Chapter 9: The Spirit World

Capture the 2 spies (A).
Take the ARROW (B).
Place the WOODEN BOARD on the edge of the gap (C).
Use the BAMBOO STICK on the board (D).
Place the ARROW atop of the boards (E).
Use the ROPE to complete the bow and arrow, then click to fire the arrow (F).
Look at the end of the bridge and take the red MONKEY STATUETTE (G).
Walk forward.

Capture the spy (H).
Look at the ceiling and use the REVOLVER to make a hole (I).
Select the bottom of the stairs for a HOS (J).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the PICK.

Use the PICK on the 2 crystals (K).
Place the MONKEY STATUETTES on the matching color pedestal (K).
You can place all except for the purple, which you do not have yet (L).
Select the bottom of the stairs for a HOS (M).

Locate all the items on the list.
You will earn the purple MONKEY STATUETTE.
Place the purple MONKEY STATUETTE on the purple pedestal to trigger a mini-game.