JumpStart Adventures 5th Grade: Jo Hammet, Kid Detective/Transcript

This a transcript for JumpStart Adventures 5th Grade: Jo Hammet, Kid Detective that is intended to compile all of the spoken dialog from the game. Single spaces are used for lines of dialog that occur consecutively within the same scene, double spaces are used for lines of dialog that occur separately from one another.

In sections where the player is given options for what Jo should say next (i.e. dialog trees,) the lines the player must pick to move the story along are marked with italics. If the conversation reaches a dead end, players go back to the beginning of the dialog tree.

The line choices are arranged with the correct answers first, then all the alternate options in alphabetical order. This is because the order the lines are presented in is always randomized. (Minus the Nevermind choice, which is always presented last.) In dialog trees that are marked as optional, the player may either exhaust every option, or press the Esc key to exit out of the conversation and click on the sabotaged site to proceed.

To prevent spoilers, segments that require player input (such as the dialog tree and mind reading activity answers) are hidden behind [Expand] tags.

Introduction

 * Dr. X: With no one to stop me, revenge is mine!


 * Jo: [Screaming, followed by yawning]


 * Jo: It started as another bleak day in Hooverville. The kind of day that-- Oh no, the detective movie marathon!


 * Jo: [Clicking through static TV channels] Huh?


 * Radio: Miraculously, no one was injured in the blast that destroyed the Hooverville television relay station earlier this morning. Taking responsibility is one Dr. X, as he's calling himself, who has vowed to destroy the city, one building at a time.


 * Jo: Where was I? Oh, yeah! It started as another bleak day in Hooverville. The kind of day that makes you talk to yourself while riding a bus. If it wasn't for this field trip to the museum, I'd have never gotten involved in the biggest case of my life; and the city's history.


 * Jo: [Shouting to Martin] Hey buddy, you dropped your glasses! Hey mister! Hey!


 * Jo: Huh? That was odd.

Museum

 * Janitor: What's going on here? That was my nephew, Martin. Those bullies were carrying him away.


 * Jo: Stop!


 * B.F. Skinny: Help! Help! This madman's nuts! He's trying to sweep the floor with me, sheesh.


 * B.F. Skinny: Lady and guy with broom, I am B.F. Skinny. Here, I got this note for you.


 * Jo: [Inspecting the note] Hmm... Huh?


 * Jo: I need to figure out this crossword to get the coded message. Luckily, I'm already at the museum; and can look for the answers in the exhibits.


 * Jo: Let's see here. If I take the letters that the arrows are pointing at... then rearrange them... It's got to be some sort of address, moki & ana. Huh, that doesn't sound right. What else could it be? Ah-ha! Oak & Main!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Oak & Main.


 * Jo: Do you know where Oak & Main are?


 * Janitor: Yeah. I've got a map you can take.


 * Janitor: Hooverville's pretty big, so this map's a big help. Move your mouse around to see what's what. Just click on a place to start a trip.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: The electroplating plant. Well, this is where the note said to come. Since no one's here to greet me, I guess I'll just have to pick that lock to get inside.


 * Jo: This lock's tricky. I can pick it to get inside. But first, I'll need to match all the numbers on the sides of these triangles. I can move them and spin them, but I have to solve the math problems first.


 * Martin: Oh, thank goodness you're here. We've got to hurry. Dr. X's men, they'll be back any minute.


 * Jo: The lab assistant said I could read thoughts with these glasses, but the message is scrambled because I'm not wearing an octopus on my head. Thank goodness. I just need to put the right words into their proper places. When you've figured out where the words fit, be sure to read what they've said. Could be valuable information. Oh, and if you start picking wrong words, your correct choices will disappear.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: Hmm. Looks like I'll need to get a few things in the city to try and get to that bomb. I bet I can get to places like the mine shaft, the juice bar, and the junkyard to get the items. But what would be insulation from electricity? What would lock down the control arm? And just what could I use as a conductive item to short out the terminals?

Juice Bar
''Note: the juice bar, junkyard, and mine shaft segments within each mission can be played in any order. This transcript simply lists these segments in alphabetical order.''


 * Jo: Bernie? Is that you? What are you doing here?


 * Bernie: Shhh. Not so loud, Jo. I'm undercover getting a story. A reporter's work is never done. So, what's up with you, huh? What can I do for you? Just pretend you don't know me.


 * Bernie: Mixing milkshakes is a snap, you just need to follow instructions. Take the measuring cups, and fill them with the right liquid. Then, dump it into one of your glasses. You'll need to get the right mixture, or it'll taste awful. When you have the right amount, dump the glasses into the blender. It's easy.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: Hey there, kid. I'm Jimmy the Shadow. Welcome to my humble establishment. What can I do for you, huh?


 * Jimmy: In order to, uh, conserve space on my lot, I need you to rearrange this junk. Up there in the corner is a diagram that'll show you how the junk would best fit. The black shapes represent the pieces of junk that you'll need to try and copy the diagram. Do you follow me? Stop following me or I'll have you arrested. [Laughs] It's a little joke.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: Oh my. Well, I haven't had a visitor since the park service closed the mine due to falling rocks. My name is Maggie, Maggie Mead. What can I do for you?


 * Maggie: I'm sort of, well, afraid of the dark. But I need to get some objects out of the mine for my studies. I know they're down there, but I don't remember exactly where. There's 3 mine levels down there, getting older the further you go down. You can take the elevator to get to them, oh, and watch out for rocks.


 * Maggie: I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Jo: Walk over an object and hit the space bar to examine it. Push A to jump. Push to Z to duck. If your health meter gets too low, you'll have to start again.


 * Jo: Look at the object and read the description. If it matches one of the objects that Maggie's for, click the green accept button. If it doesn't, click the red reject button. If you want to replace an object you found with a new one, click on the green button and it will replace the old object. There will only be one object per layer. If you want to hear what you're looking for again, click the question mark.


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: OK, I've got all the goods, now I need to get back to the electroplating factory.


 * Technician: [Screaming]


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: OK, steady now. Disarming this bomb doesn't look too difficult. I hope. OK, there's a series of batteries with different voltages. Now, in order to shut this thing down, I need to get the right combination of batteries turned on. I need to get the voltage meter, the number in the red box, equal to the target number, in the dark blue box. To do this, turn the batteries on or off with the circuit android. Use the arrow keys to move the android and the space bar to flick the batteries on and off at the square junction boxes. That's simple enough, except there's also a couple of defence androids who'll try and stop me.

Mission end cutscenes

 * Jo: Some cases are fought for, and some drop in your lap. This one started with a trip to the museum, and bumping into an old stranger. It's only gotten stranger from there. All I know for sure is I need some sleep.


 * Dr. X: How could you fail me? I will pound you into pulp, but later. So this little brat thinks she's won, eh? No matter, the game's far from over. They'll all learn to fear Dr. X!

Museum

 * B.F. Skinny: Hey there, hi there, ho there! Boy, it's good to be out of the lab. I felt like was just spinning my wheels. [Laughs] Get it? Lab rat? Exercise wheel? Oh boy, this is a tough crowd. OK, alright, here's the note.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another crossword. Well, I guess I'll never get the message if I don't finish.


 * Jo: These addresses are getting easier. What should "Tali & Nevk" be? How about "Vail & Kent?" That works!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Vail & Kent.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: It's gonna be messy if Dr. X destroys the oil refinery. I need to get through that lock to see what I can do.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another lock to pick. I'll need to match the numbers again.


 * Jo: Let's see what they're talking about.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: More stuff I'll need to get from town. Hmm, let's see, what could I use as a reflector? What kind of support structure could I make for those reflectors? And where am I going to find special equipment to lower myself with?

Juice Bar

 * Bernie: Hey Jo, good work at the electroplating factory. That's was nice! Hey, it's too bad Dr. X is still out there, huh? What can I do for you today?


 * Jo: More drinks. OK, let's get mixing.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: So, you're back again, eh? What can I do for you?


 * Jimmy: Just like last time, I need you to move the junk to look like that diagram there.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: Oh, it's you. Well you're becoming a regular here. What do you need now?


 * Maggie: I need you to go down into the mine and find the following objects. I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: I've got everything I need, now I need to get back to the oil refinery.


 * Technician: [Screaming]


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: [Cutscene] Alrighty, and...


 * Jo: Not this again. OK, you know the deal. Use the arrow keys to move your android; the space bar to turn batteries on or off.

Museum

 * B.F. Skinny: So, these three guys are walking through the desert, see, and... oh, nevermind. Here kid, here's a new note for you to figure out. Good luck!


 * Jo: Ugh. Another crossword. Well, I guess I'll never get the message if I don't finish.


 * Jo: Another scrambled address! Let's see, "Olip & Limc" doesn't sound right. What else could these letters stand for? Let's see, how about... Pico & Mill!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Pico & Mill.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: The chemical plant. So this is where Dr. X is targeted. I've got to get through that lock and see what he's done.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another lock to pick. I'll need to match the numbers again.


 * Jo: Let's see what they're talking about.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: These guys are doing all my work for me! But where to find protection for my feet? And what about a balancing pole? What could I use? Finally, how can I carry the bomb away while retaining my balance?

Juice Bar

 * Bernie: Don't tell me. Dr. X has struck again, and you need something from me. Am I close?


 * Jo: More drinks. OK, let's get mixing.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: Hey there, Jo. I heard that coat hanger came in handy for you. What do you need now?


 * Jimmy: Just like last time, I need you to move the junk to look like that diagram there.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: Uh, well this is a shock. Twice in one day! Are you sure you're not from the park service checking up on me?


 * Maggie: I need you to go down into the mine and find the following objects. I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: With everything I need, I should get back to the gas plant.


 * Technician: [Screaming]


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: Not this again. OK, you know the deal. Use the arrow keys to move your android; the space bar to turn batteries on or off.

Mission end cutscenes

 * Jo: This gumshoe business ain't so hard. I've figured out all the angles, and taken advantage of my wits and charm. It's easy. Maybe too easy. I wonder if this is just a set-up. No, no, I can't chicken out now. Everything will be just fine.


 * Dr. X: How could she stop me twice? Oh, I'm surrounded by incompetence. Enough! In the future, things will not be so easy for the little crime stopper.

Museum

 * B.F. Skinny: Look out, ladies and gentlemen. B.F. Skinny's back in action delivering another note for justice.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another crossword. Well, I guess I'll never get the message if I don't finish.


 * Jo: What should "Yin & Ever" really be? It should really be Vine & Rye!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Vine & Rye.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: Why would someone mess with the spatula manufacturing plant? Guess I'll need to get in there and see what the situation is.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another lock to pick. I'll need to match the numbers again.


 * Jo: Let's see what they're talking about.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: Giant pair of tweezers? That's ridiculous! What can I use instead? And what about a catapult? How could I make that? Finally, what could I use to protect myself from a fall?

Juice Bar

 * Bernie: So Jo, you're back again. I'm pretty busy right now, you know. What do you need?


 * Jo: More drinks. OK, let's get mixing.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: What is it with you and junkyards. Don't you have any friends?


 * Jimmy: Just like last time, I need you to move the junk to look like that diagram there.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: Now this is quite strange. You've come here 3 days in a row. I've never had visitors 3 days in a row.


 * Maggie: I need you to go down into the mine and find the following objects. I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: I've got all the goods. Now I need to get back to the spatula plant.


 * Technician: [Screaming]


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: Not this again. OK, you know the deal. Use the arrow keys to move your android; the space bar to turn batteries on or off.

Museum

 * B.F. Skinny: Leaping lizards, traffic's tough in this town. I just saw a city bus try to get on the subway to try and beat the commute. Ouch, it's like performing for a brick wall. OK, here's your note. I'm gonna go cry myself to sleep.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another crossword. Well, I guess I'll never get the message if I don't finish.


 * Jo: Let's see if you can figure out the address this time! "Libe & Nepl" isn't right, so what is? Ah-ha! Pine & Bell!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Pine & Bell.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: Let's see what the doctor's done this time. I need to get through that lock first.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another lock to pick. I'll need to match the numbers again.


 * Jo: Let's see what they're talking about.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: Out of control printing press! Now I've heard it all. Where am I going to find oil in town? How about a rope? Then there's the climbing hooks. Where should I look for those?

Juice Bar

 * Bernie: You caught me with my hands full again, Jo.


 * Jo: More drinks. OK, let's get mixing.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: You again. What are you, lost? Are you maybe looking for a library or a club-tree-fort-house of some kind?


 * Jimmy: Just like last time, I need you to move the junk to look like that diagram there.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: Can't talk. Must organize.


 * Maggie: I need you to go down into the mine and find the following objects. I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: I need to get back to the newspaper printing plant now that I've got everything.


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: Not this again. OK, you know the deal. Use the arrow keys to move your android; the space bar to turn batteries on or off.

Museum

 * B.F. Skinny: Quick, quick! Ooh, they just grabbed the guy with the broom! Here, here, take this note before they grab me!


 * Jo: Ugh. Another crossword. Well, I guess I'll never get the message if I don't finish.


 * Jo: I've got a feeling this address will lead us to the right place. Just have to figure out what "Nuda & Let" should really say. How about "Adult & Len"? No, let's see. Ah-ha! Dale & Nut!


 * Jo: To put the journal away, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen. Dale & Nut.

Sabotaged site, 1st visit

 * Jo: Let's see what Dr. X has got for us this time. I'll just need to get through that lock.


 * Jo: Ugh. Another lock to pick. I'll need to match the numbers again.


 * Jo: Let's see what they're talking about.


 * Thug: Quiet down and concentrate, you knuckleheads.


 * Jo: Suction cups? Where am I going to find suction cups? And what could I use as a "vine"?

Juice Bar

 * Bernie: Hey Jo, I know the drill by now. What do you need?


 * Jo: More drinks. OK, let's get mixing.


 * Bernie: You've done good, Jo. Thanks. Here's what you need.

Junkyard

 * Jimmy: Well, what a surprise. It's you. I've been hearing good things about you. How can I help?


 * Jimmy: Just like last time, I need you to move the junk to look like that diagram there.


 * Jimmy: OK, here's what I promised you. Thanks for the help.

Mine Shaft

 * Maggie: I suppose I'll get no work done until I get something you need. So, what is it?


 * Maggie: I need you to go down into the mine and find the following objects. I need ( 3 objects ).


 * Maggie: Thanks for the help. Here's what you wanted.

Sabotaged site, 2nd visit

 * Jo: I've got all the goods. Now I need to get back to the steel mill.


 * Technician: [Screaming]


 * Jo: I need to use those items to get to the bomb. They're in my inventory.


 * Jo: [Cutscene] Ugh. Hmm.


 * Jo: Not this again. OK, you know the deal. Use the arrow keys to move your android; the space bar to turn batteries on or off.

Mission end cutscenes

 * Jo: Uh oh. The janitor's gone. I couldn't find him. I let him down, I failed. Maybe being a detective is too much work for me. Maybe tomorrow I'll just the matter over to the authorities. Yeah, tomorrow.


 * Dr. X: Just as I planned. To go home early is to underestimate your enemy. So, she thought she could outsmart me? How cute. Let's see how she feels when she finds out about my little surprise. [Evil laughter]

Finale

 * B.F. Skinny: Quick, out there. Out. Of. Breath. We gotta stop him! Dr. X is gonna blow up Martin and the broom guy at the dam! We've got to do something!


 * Jo: What do you mean? How could he blow up the dam? What's he doing?


 * B.F. Skinny: How could he, he's insane! Last night he blew up the pumping station so the water pressure is sky high! When he blows the dam, that amount of water will destroy the city! You've got to stop him!


 * Jo: He blew up the pumping station? How do I stop him? How can I? Oh, it's all too big.


 * B.F. Skinny: There's a way. There's a way to divert the water. At least, that's what Martin was yelling when I left, but I didn't hear how. You've got to stop him, Jo. You're the only one that can beat him. I'm gonna go pack my bags, heh, not that I've got complete faith in you. [Laughs]


 * Jo: He's right. I've got to try. I've got to stop Dr. X!


 * Jo: I've got to get to the dam to stop Dr. X!


 * Jo: Welp, there's the dam. Hmm, let's see. B.F. Skinny mentioned something about a way to divert the water away from the city. Maybe I should look around.


 * Jo: Ah-ha, a switch!


 * Martin & Janitor: Help! [Screaming]


 * Jo: Huh? [Laughs]


 * Dr. X: Well done, my young detective, but it is all for nought. For you shall not defeat the mighty Dr. X! [Evil laughter]


 * Dr. X: Give me the trophies! Give me all the trophies! I am the most powerful person in the world! Look at me, look at me! I'm glowing, I'm tall, I'm everything! [Evil laughter]


 * Jo: [Thinking] I can't just leave him there to be blown to bits. [Gasp]


 * Narrator: Since his mysterious disappearance, Dr. X hasn't been seen or heard from. Who knows where he may strike again.


 * Narrator: The doctor's ruthless henchmen returned to their regular jobs as busboys once the octopus were removed from their heads. They plan on opening a sushi restaurant someday.


 * Narrator: The extrasensory octopus went on to graduate from Hoover University with teaching degrees. What do they teach? Marine biology, of course.


 * Narrator: Martin, the lab assistant, after a stint of community service obtained his PhD from Hoover University. Opting for a less stressful occupation, he now works for a major fireworks manufacturer.


 * Narrator: Martin's uncle, the museum janitor, won the state lottery and is now a multimillionaire. In other words, he's still cleaning up.


 * Narrator: After a falling out with the janitor, the broom went on a national tour ending with sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall. He's sweeping the nation.


 * Narrator: Maggie Mead is still organizing her way through Boulder Canyon. What can I say, some things never change.


 * Narrator: Jimmy doesn't like it when people talk about him, so let's move on.


 * Narrator: Bernie returned to the Hoover Daily News where he won the Pulitzer prize for his in-depth article on bovine beverages and the duality of man.


 * Narrator: B.F. Skinny became a talk show phenomenon, crossing the country to do show after show. Why the attraction? As he points out, 'Why not? I'm a talking rat.'


 * Narrator: Jo Hammet, 5th grade detective, received national attention and recognition for foiling Dr. X. But she didn't let it go to her head. She's finishing school, still fighting crime, and always on the trail of the elusive Dr. X!

Map screen

 * Jo: (Clicking on the dam anytime before the final mission) I can't go there, I'm on a case!


 * Jo: (Clicking anywhere other than the museum at the start of a mission) I should go back to the museum to see if there's any word from Martin.


 * Jo: (Returning to the map screen, or clicking on an already rescued site) Find a place and click on it to got there.


 * Jo: (Clicking on an activity place you already picked up an item from) I've already been there.


 * Jo: (Clicking on the museum or any sabotaged sites while looking for items) I need to look for that stuff somewhere in town.

Around town

 * Jo: (If playing the juice bar activity on harder levels) OK, let's get this over with. Pick up the glasses and fill the right number with the right type of drink.


 * Bernie: (When clicked on after he gives you your item) Oh gee, Jo, I'm sorry. I'm just too busy to talk right now.


 * Jimmy: (When clicked on after he gives you your item) I don't have time for you right now, kid. Go on, beat it.


 * Maggie: (When clicked on after she gives you your item) Can't talk. Must... organize.


 * Maggie: (If the player tries to go back not having all 3 of Maggie's objects) Ugh. That's not what I asked for. Please go back and get what I need.


 * Jo : (After running out of health) Okay, if at first you don't succeed, try, try try again...so, let's try again.

(Going to a site that hasn't been sabotaged yet immediately after decoding a crossword)


 * Vail & Kent Technician: I haven't seen any slippery activity here.


 * Pico & Mill Technician: I haven't smelled any trouble around here.


 * Vine & Rye Technician: I haven't flipped over any wrongdoing tonight.


 * Pine & Bell Technician: I am unable to report anything out of the ordinary tonight.


 * Dale & Nut Technician: No one's been stealing about around here.

Skating activity

 * Jo: (Starting the activity for the first time) Skating's easy. Just don't fall. Use the arrow keys to move around the screen, and the space bar to jump. Watch out for anything that might trip you up!


 * Jo: (Returning to the activity) The trick to skating is not to hit anything.


 * Thug: (At the beginning of any skating activity from mission 2 onward) There she is boys, let's get her.


 * Thug: I'll get her!


 * Thug: I'll get you!


 * Thug: You can run, but you can't hide.


 * Thug: (If thug catches up to Jo) Ha, gotcha!

Dungeon activity

 * Thug: (Intro) Get in there and be a good little girl, then maybe we'll feed you. To the fishes, that is. [Laughs]


 * Thug: (Intro) You'll never get out.


 * Jo: (Starting the activity for the first time) OK, here's how I see it. I can stack these crates to get to that broken window and out of this pit. But larger crates won't balance on the smaller ones, so I've got to be tricky and only stack small ones on top.


 * Jo: (Returning to the activity on level 1) Well, let's try this again.


 * Jo: (Returning to the activity on level 2) Five boxes. This could be tricky.


 * Jo: (Returning to the activity on level 3) There's 7 boxes here. This could take a while.

Bomb Explosions

 * Jo: (Oak & Main) Just look what could've happened with such sloppy detective work!


 * Jo: (Vail & Kent) I guess you'll need to try harder. That would've been messy - if it really happened, that is.


 * Jo: (Pico & Mill) Oh man, you don't want that to happen, do you? Let's try that again.


 * Jo: (Vine & Rye) Look here, failure is not an option! Get back in there and stop this thing!


 * Jo: (Pine & Bell) That would have been bad. How about you try harder this time?


 * Jo: (Dale & Nut) We couldn't let that happen in an educational product! Let's try that again.

(Clicking on Boulder Canyon Dam itself, instead of the switch)
 * Dr. X: [Evil laughter]


 * Jo: Maybe I should try that again.

Crossword activity

 * Jo : Click on the down button to look for answers in the museum. When you want to come back to the crossword, open your briefcase.

Art museum

 * Jo : This place is crammed with information, you just need to look. Walk around, and when you see something interesting, click on it to get a closer look.


 * Jo : If I can find the answers to the crossword here, I'll get to the bottom of this message.

Hooverville Map
(After solving a crossword and being instructed to go somewhere)


 * Jo : Find a place, and click on it to go there.

(When Jo needs a certain item)


 * Jo : I need to look for that stuff somewhere in town.

(After diffusing a bomb)


 * Jo : I should go back to the museum to see if there's any word from Martin.

(Whenever Jo needs to visit a sabotaged site, or the dam, she will simply repeat her mission when the help icon is clicked, i.e. "I've got to get to the dam to stop Dr. X!")

Lockpicking activity
(Viewing the locks)


 * Jo : Click on one of the question marks and solve the problem. When all the questions are answered, try to match all the numbers on the outside with the numbers on the triangles.


 * Jo : To rotate the triangles, click on one and hit the spacebar, but remember, you need to be done with all the problems first.


 * Jo : To switch triangles, click on the one you want to move, then click on the place you want to move it to. You gotta finish all the questions before you can move the pieces around though.

(At the number typing screen)


 * Jo : Type in the numbers from the right to the left, one column at a time.


 * Jo : At lower levels, the numbers will be carried automatically.


 * Jo : Remember to regroup.


 * Jo : When I've answered a question correctly, I just need to push the green button.

Mind-reading activity
(All parts of speech)


 * Jo : Find the word is not only the right part of speech, but also makes sense in the sentence.


 * Jo : Click on the word that fits the part of speech when it appears.

(When a noun is required)


 * Jo : Remember, a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Put the nouns in empty places that seem to fit.

(When a verb is required)


 * Jo : A verb is a word that describes an action. Put verbs where an action might take place.

(When an adjective is required)


 * Jo : An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.

(When a pronoun is required)


 * Jo : A pronoun is a word which is used instead of a noun, like she, it, or who.

(When an adverb is required)


 * Jo : An adverb is a word which describes or gives more information about a verb or phrase.

(When a preposition is required)


 * Jo : A preposition is a word which is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word such as in, at, or of.

(When a conjunction is required)


 * Jo : A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. And, but, while, and although are conjunctions.

(When an interjection is required)


 * Jo : An interjection is a word which is used to show a short, sudden expression of emotion. It stands alone as its own short sentence.

Skateboarding

 * Jo : The up arrow will move you to the top of the screen, the down arrow takes you to the bottom.


 * Jo : Use the spacebar to jump over things.


 * Jo : The right arrow key will slow you down.

Dungeon

 * Jo : Looks like I can only move one box at a time.


 * Jo : Hm, seems I can only move the boxes under one of the three windows.


 * Jo : Only smaller boxes can be stacked on larger ones. Otherwise, they'd fall off!

Squishy juice bar activity

 * Jo : Make sure you fill the right color glass with the same color liquid.


 * Jo : Use the measuring cups to measure out the right percentage of liquid from the dispensers at the top.


 * Jo : The dispensing fountains at the top will serve up different liquids. To find out which dispenser will give you what liquid, touch your mouse to it.


 * Jo : It's always easier to figure out one problem at a time.


 * Jo : Usually, at least two different measuring cups are needed to make a mixture.


 * Jo : Once you've got the right mixtures, pour your glasses into the blender.

(After completing two beverages/while pouring into individual glasses)


 * Jo : Click on a glass to pick it up, then, click on a blender to fill the glass.


 * Jo : To pour a drink, pick up a glass, and click it on the blender with the drink you want.


 * Jo : Figure out how many people ordered the first drink, then fill that many glasses with that drink. Do one drink at a time.

Junkyard activity

 * Jo : The black pieces of the diagram are the same as the pieces of junk. Try to put the junk into the same shape as the diagram.


 * Jo : Sometimes, smaller pieces get hidden behind larger ones. If you're missing a piece, look under the bigger pieces.


 * Jo : You can use the spacebar to rotate your pieces.

Mine shaft activity
Note: Maggie Mead will list off her instructions when clicking the help icon at any point during the mine shaft activity, but these can be extremely varied depending on what she wants.

(Before going down the elevator)


 * Jo : Click on a layer to go there. Older artifacts are further down.

(After going to a layer)


 * Jo : To go search another level, run back to the elevator.


 * Jo : If your health meter gets too low, you'll have to go back up for medical attention and start again.


 * Jo : Use the bucket to get from side to side.


 * Jo : Use the up and down arrow keys to climb up and down ladders.


 * Jo : Push A to jump.


 * Jo : Push Z to duck.

(When viewing an object)


 * Jo : The green button will add this object to your inventory. You can only take one object back to the elevator per level.


 * Jo : The red button will reject the object you're looking at, and get you back to the mine.


 * Jo : Be certain to read all of the text to make sure an object is the one you're looking for.

(After running out of health)


 * Jo : Okay, if at first you don't succeed, try, try try again...so, let's try again.

Bomb diffusion activity

 * Jo : If I get the defense androids in one of the open loops, I can cut the power by turning off the round junction boxes. That'll fry 'em up good!


 * Jo : Okay, turn on a battery to add that voltage to your total - the number in the red box. Turn off batteries to subtract that number from your total. A yellow battery is on, and a blue one is off. Try to match the red total counter with the dark blue target number.


 * Jo : Sometimes it's easier to turn all the batteries off first, then just add from there.