MCB-5 HINTS

The illustration appears to be a guide to an experiment involving a human and a primate.

Remember the date the experiment was conducted (February 3rd, 1930) and its tragic outcome.

The Malenovschi experiment resulted in the death of a man with blood type AB.

A pencil drawing of a nurse hides some seemingly meaningless notes on its back. How can they be decoded?

The two colors of ink suggest that a secret conversation was taking place on the back of the drawing.

To decode the notes, you will need the syringe, as illustrated on the back of the drawing.

Use the marked quantities as a guide to move the syringe plunger. By placing the syringe on one of the five marked positions from I to V, the tip of the plunger indicates various words in the grid.

Example: II - 4 ml indicates placing the syringe in position II, with the plunger loaded at 4 ml.

The tip of the plunger points to today you are more, the first words of the secret conversation.

By using the same method of decoding, you reveal the complete conversation:

- Today you are more beautiful than ever, Roza!

- Thanks for the beautiful sketch!

- Why do you spend so much time by Igor's room? I saw him offering you something. What's happening between you?

- You don't have to worry!

- I swear I'll kill him for even thinking he could get close to you!

The torn page describes the treatment for the curse of becoming a werewolf. It consists of administering a plant called Aconitum Napellus.

On the back of the torn page there is a message addressed to a person eager to receive this plant. But the author is requesting something in return.

By analyzing the handwriting, you identify the author as Igor Malenovschi. Who was this addressed to? Was there a patient in Ward B who was in need of such a plant?

According to Igor's psychiatry exam (graded with a perfect ten, with all answers correct), you discover that the diagnosis of clinical lycanthropy consists of the firm belief of taking the form of a werewolf capable of killing when the moon rises. Who has such a diagnosis?

Calistrat Enache is the only patient who, according to his file, suffers from clinical lycanthropy.

It seems that a small bottle of Aconitum Napellus petals came into Calistrat Enache's possession. Did the plant have a beneficial effect on him?

Inside Igor's box, you discover the other half of the torn page. By reading it, you discover that Aconitum Napellus can easily be confused with Aconitum Venenum, a poisonous plant that can kill those who consume it. How can the two be differentiated?

Aconitum Venenum  is distinguished from Aconitum Napellus by its specific lavender scent. What scent do the petals inside Calistrat Enache's bottle have?

The petals in the bottle have a subtle lavender scent, which means that Calistrat Enache ingested petals of Aconitum Venenum. What evidence proves its effects?

According to the EKG record, Calistrat Enache suffered a cardiac arrhythmia on March 6th, 1930.

The two sheets illustrate a test for determining the mental stability of a patient. When were the two tests conducted and who do they belong to?

The first test was carried out on March 5th, 1930, at 22:00. But the second test is not dated. How can you determine it?

From the newspaper, you learn that the inkblot test is repeated four days after the initial test, at exactly the same time of the day. Can you determine it?

By adding four days from the date of the initial test (March 5th, 1930), you discover the second inkblot test was conducted on March 9th, 1930, at 22:00. Who is the patient who was examined by this test?

By solving the crossword in the newspaper, you discover the inkblot test is named the Rorschach test, after its creator. On whose patient file do you find this name?

Mirabela Nistor's file is the only one that mentions this test. The evolution of the two tests highlights a decline in the patient's mental health. Thus, Mirabela Nistor was subjected to the test at the time of the murder. 

The photograph taken after the crime shows three metal tubes in a sink. What do they contain?

The illustration on the metal tubes is identical to the one in the newspaper advertisement for the Zephir hair dye. How can this be relevant to the case?

The advertisement of the hair dye mentions arsenic, a compound toxic to the human body if ingested. However, it's mentioned that a single tube of hair dye is harmless. How about three?

What patient stays in Room No. 3?

According to the patient files, Room No. 3 belongs to Ecaterina Păuna. In the photograph, you observe some religious objects and a box of chocolate pralines. Did you notice it anywhere else?

The illustration on the box of pralines is also found inside the newspaper. What's their manufacturer?

The illustration found inside the box of pralines is also found on the back of the newspaper as an advertisement for the brand.

The box of pralines was manufactured by Daciana, a brand mentioned when calling the Asylum. What does the Asylum have to do with the brand?

The automated phone service of the Asylum mentions that Daciana, the pralines brand, offers the prizes of the Bingo games. Thus, Ecaterina Păuna was at the Bingo game (which she won) at the time of the murder.

The photograph captures Igor's forearm and a plastic funnel. Where was this taken from?

According to Igor's psychiatry exam, the funnel is part of the supply cabinet, used for nasogastric intubation.

The photograph captures a patient under a therapeutic procedure. How can you identify it?

According to a description found in Igor's psychiatry exam, the photograph captures a step of the Sakel insulinotherapy. How can you identify the patient?

Felix Panait's file mentions that the Sakel therapy was initiated upon admittance at 15:00. How can you determine when the photograph was taken?

On the back of the photograph, you can find the therapeutic dose of insulin that was being administered when the photograph was taken. Can you determine the schedule of the Sakel therapy Felix Panait was under?

You may find the 15-day schedule of the therapy that was initiated upon admittance on February 24th, 1930, at 15:00. According to the lunar calendar, February was only 28 days long.

As mentioned on Igor's psychiatry exam, the therapy time gets delayed daily by 30 minutes.

By calculating the treatment times of the Sakel therapy  you discover that Felix Panait was under induced coma at the time of the murder.

Solving the crossword helps you discover the name of the inkblot test.

By solving the crossword, you discover the inkblot test is named Rorschach.

On Mirabela Nistor's patient file, you find the name of this test. Thus, she was undertaking the test at the time of the murder.

The article describes the alcohol drink having mind-altering effects. Does the back of the paper also hold information relevant to the case?

By folding in the blue lines, followed by the red lines, you reveal the message:

The author of this note seems to be the same as Roza's colleague. Who is it?

On the planning of the medical assistants' shifts, you find Roza's name. Since the two were former colleagues, you conclude the note was written by Igor Malenovschi and addressed to Roza Savin. Was she inside the Asylum at the time of the murder?

According to the shift schedule, Roza Savin was not at the Obregia Asylum at the time of the murder.

The lunar calendar of 1930 illustrates the daily moon phases throughout the year. What patient could be influenced by this?

One of the patients was diagnosed with clinical lycanthropy, manifested by the firm belief of transforming into a werewolf, especially in the nights of a full moon. What patient was diagnosed with it?

Calistrat Enache's medical file mentions clinical lycanthropy, with regular episodes of increased aggressiveness. Was he suffering such an episode on the night of the murder?

The electric fuse found in the common room reveals it was removed from the electrical panel of the ward. What was it connected to?

To discover the electric fuse’s use, you need to determine its amperage. Use the paper guide to calculate it.

Place the electric fuse on the markings of the guide to determine the multiplier and the base value. What are the two?

The electric fuse has a multiplier value of 2 and a base value of 5A. Thus, the amperage of the fuse is 10A. What was it connected to?

The 10A electric fuse was connected to the access door of the Maximum Security Room and the supplies cabinet. As mentioned under the table, removing the electric fuse disarms the connected electric locks. Thus, the person who removed the electric fuse had access to the Maximum Security Room and the supply cabinet. What did the latter contain?

According to Igor's psychiatry exam, the supply cabinet contains syringes, bandages, dressings, and funnels with tubes used for nasogastric intubations. The latter can be observed in the photograph taken inside Igor's room shortly after his death.

The exam taken by Igor Malenovschi in his last year of studies helps you understand specific medical terminology and notions. What do you notice on the back of the exam paper?

On the back of the exam paper, Igor Malenovschi addressed some words to Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia about his wish to innovate in his career as a future psychiatrist. He invites the professor to contribute to an experiment inspired by Serge Voronoff's discoveries. What did this experiment involve?

To discover a potential treatment for schizophrenia, Igor Malenovschi intended to recreate Serge Voronoff's experiments of transplanting the endocrine glands of primates to human patients. Igor confessed he already owned a subject to harvest the glands from, but he was looking for a patient to use as a test subject. Did Dr. Obregia support his initiative?

With the correction of the exam, Prof. Dr. Obregia responded to Igor Malenovschi's proposals. From an ethical and moral perspective, he encouraged Igor to develop his passion for psychiatry through risk-free methods, with respect for patients. Did Igor abandon his dream?

The bottle was found in Mirabela's room. Does it contain what the label mentions?

Igor's letter to Roza reveals his intention to give absinthe to Mirabela Nistor. According to the article about absinthe, its color can be easily disguised by mixing it with sugar and water. Did Igor carry out his plan?

The side of Igor's box mentions that 2 ml of the chimpanzee elixir added to the louche can reveal the green fairy, a common name for absinthe.

Using the included pipette, take 2 ml of the chimpanzee elixir and mix it into the bottle of Invigorating Alcoholic Tonic. What do you observe?

The louche inside the bottle turns green, specific to absinthe. Thus, you discover that Igor Malenovschi gave Mirabela Nistor a bottle of absinthe.

On one side of Igor's box, it's mentioned that in case of finding the box, you should call the phone number encoded with symbols. A drawing of a magnifying glass indicates where the key to deciphering them might be. Did you notice it anywhere else?

By searching for the symbol illustrated below, you'll discover where the deciphering key is.

The symbol can be observed on the side of the game box. Remove the paper from the plastic pocket, and you'll reveal the deciphering key for the symbols.

The deciphering key can be used with the newspaper advertisement to match each symbol to a digit from 0 to 9.

By decoding the symbols on the side of Igor's box, you reveal the phone number +40 31 630 9883. Did you try calling it?

The automated phone service features a section for listening to voicemails from patients. Where could you get a voicemail code?

The photograph of Igor’s room reveals four symbols on the victim's forearm. Do they look familiar?

By using the same decoding method as for the phone number, you reveal the code 5243#. Use it to listen to the voicemail left by the victim.

Igor suggests using the hypnosis disc to reveal a secret message. Once correctly placed on his box, what does it point to?

Igor's indications are:

Once it is placed in its proper position, with the green arrow aligned toward the symbol of Voronoff, the yellow arrow shall indicate the first part.

Thereafter, the blue arrow shall reveal the second, provided that the yellow arrow is directed toward the symbol of the human skeleton.

For the third part, observe the green arrow when the red arrow points to the symbol of the skull.

And finally, attend to the yellow arrow when the red arrow indicates the symbol of the chimpanzee. I entrust my discoveries to your hands.

The symbols that Igor refers to are found on the illustration of The Malenovschi Experiment, found on the inside of the game box lid.

By following Igor's directions, the hypnosis disc reveals the words The secret is behind evolution. What does this refer to?

The bottom of Igor's box hides a false bottom. Remove it to reveal new evidence that will help solve the case.

Under the false bottom of Igor's box you find a patient record and a bloodstained bandage that appears to have a four-digit number followed by a hash mark written on it. Have you ever found a number that follows this format?

Enter the code into the automated phone service to listen to new voicemail.