Hints for Playing Typo
Introduction
Typo is a short story which casts you in the role of the lead character. In the story, you are a paid test-subject, hired to help evaluate new technologies. Your employers are tracking how long it takes you to understand and complete the task they've given you, so you'll want to proceed as quickly as you can. Armed with only a field service manual, your task is to configure and operate an unfamiliar machine.
We recommend that you try to complete the game without consulting these hints. If you do get stuck and want a hint, try to find a question below that matches your current situation in the game. Note that SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS ARE SPOILERS! Don't read ahead unless you are willing to finish the game without solving all of the puzzles.
How to use this hint page
The hints are grouped into sections, each of which gives questions and solutions appropriate to one portion of the game. Each question is followed by one or more hints, "hidden" within a colored box. Each answer is a hint. When you are certain you wish to see a hint, move the mouse cursor over it. Here's a sample to practice on:
How can I get past the receptionist?
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You should be able to see the "invisible" text by moving the mouse over the hint box. Some browsers my require that you select the area by clicking and dragging the mouse across the colored hint box. In an emergency, "view source".
If you need help getting started, there are some excellent resources at this web site.
Please report any bugs you find to bugs@flavorplex.com.
General hints
Examine everything!
Consult the manual. Often.
Eat a well-balanced diet, and drink plenty of water.
The Test Chamber
What is PTECS?
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What does "hyper-mimetic" mean?
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What do I do now?
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How am I doing so far?
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Hey, the typo correction system fixed my mistake!
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The typo correction system made a mistake!
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Why are the walls padded?
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How do I leave the room?
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The Machine
I don't see any machine!
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What is this machine? What does it do?
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How do I get the machine running?
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Where is the phone jack?
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What do I do with the hose?
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How do I know which spigot goes with which hose?
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What do I do with the paper tray?
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Hopper?
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How do I open the bundle?
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Why is the light flashing?
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I won! Is there anything else to see?
Have you tried...
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