Mystery of the Seven Keys – Bonus Content

Bonus content for Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys (KEY)!

Fun Facts:

• I, Calina Herman, was part of the early development and design meetings. I created the first logic map (visual flowchart) for the initial game story. While I did not contribute any story elements or designs, I did help ensure the game brand was considered in all areas before I left the company. 
• HeR Interactive team members and their extended family members have names mentioned (written on visual elements) in the game, but to maintain some privacy, will not point them out.
• The cat’s name, Marias, is the same name of the card game that the Dean Leo plays.
• Nancy Drew Files #83 Diamond Deceit, which was revealed during the pre-release of the game was the book inspiration for Mystery of the Seven Keys. Interestingly, when I worked at HeR, the first book that was said to draw inspiration for the game was NOT this one. It was supposed to be the mystery digest book #80; The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds. 
• The title logo is made with the BookmanJFPro typeface, with the following letter as special characters: M, f, h, S, n, K, s.

Easter Eggs – Physical Eggs

A set of Easter Eggs can be found in Marek’s locked box, in his drawer.

Easter Eggs – Achievement Awards

• Egg 1: This one is called “What’s for brunch?” Sonny Joon, a character from past Nancy Drew games, has a review written on a flyer in the cafe. You can remake his favorite drink when you get make coffees and earn an Easter Egg award/achievement!  Simply make one shot espresso, add 2 sugars, and 1 portion of steamed (hot) milk.
• Egg 2: “ND & The Philosopher’s Egg”. Find the alchemist lab, before you solve the magic cabinet. Instead of solving it the correct way, align any three of the same symbol.
• Egg 3: “Purr-sistent” pet Marius the cat in all 10 locations:
  • On the floor at Leo’s office (right after you free it)
  • On the circular bench next to the statue outside
  • In the Aparat side of town, by a truck in a corner of the area (to your left-ish when you enter)
  • In the room between the museum and jewelry shop, behind one of the pillars
  • On the floor in Marek’s shop, by a wall
  • On a bench outside (castle square) by the food stalls
  • On the floor in the underground tunnels (can’t help with directions my navigation skills are poor)
  • In the cafe, by the wall that has images from previous ND games
  • Next to a truck in front of the clock tower on the Aparat side of town
  • By the knight armor exhibit in the museum

Easter Eggs – Discoveries

• The Wifi QR code in the Cafe is a real-working code! Scan it find something fun. Or click on this direct link to see for yourself. If that web page no longer works, you can also view the item here.
• Krolmeister’s name (a fictitious company made by HeR Interactive that first appeared in #6 Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand) is seen in numerous places, such as the following:
  • The Cyber Security paper in Elka’s desk cubicle
  • This is first game to include a Krolmeister icon/logo. The K is seen as the computer start button on Elka’s desktop, and on Nancy’s Laptop.
• In Analog (Marek’s side of Aparat) is a clipboard of Marek’s transactions. There are Easter Eggs – mentions of past Nancy Drew characters from previous games.
• Lamont Warrick – Figured out the lock mechanism of a hope chest he received at his shop and sold it. Price: 9899 KC. (This is a character from Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull. Nancy (the player) solved this hope chest when she was there.)
• Emily G. – Had some collectible vintage bottles and American prohibition-era jewelry. Price: 3100 KC. (Emily Griffen is in Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake and she collects items from the old lack where prohibition-era items were dropped.)
• Melina Rosi – Updated locking mechanism on door panel with Greek letters. Fixed by entering Athena on the panel. Price: 4750 KC. (Melina Rosi is the museum curator and the main phone contact in Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies. This door was solved by the player.)

Fan Creations

Emma Ruiz creates coloring pages from scenes in the Nancy Drew games! Sign up for her newsletter which includes the latest print outs for you to color and enjoy! Emma’s Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/colorable.art. Upload your finished art to Instagram and tag her at @colorable.art so she can share it with everyone.

Additional Credit and Thanks:

Tanya Batrak for helping me see some of the achievements in this game and understanding how to get a few of them.

In-Game Credits

TBD