Walkthrough Information

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat Walkthrough provides a step-by-step guide with screenshots and video solutions to the most difficult puzzles. The Black Cat is a class hidden object adventure game. This walkthrough is for the PC and Mac versions of the game.

Street Corner

Click on the black cat.
Pick up the RAG from the wall on the left
Pick up the BUCKET on the right
Examine the grate
Note the RAZOR; you need something to keep your hands clean
Note the RING; you need to find something to slip through the ring
Fill up the BUCKET with water
Head forward

Front Gate

Examine the right bench
Click on the hat
Pick up the GLOVE
Pick up the BRANCH
Use the BUCKET on the hole
Pick up the BALL that floats up

Street Corner

Return to the Street Corner
Use the GLOVE on the water in grate area
Receive the RAZOR
Return to Front Gate

Front Gate

Examine the left bench
Use the BRANCH and RAZOR on the bench
Click on the RAZOR to open it and then move it to the end of the BRANCH
Use the blue string laying on the bench to tie everything together
Receive the RAZOR TOOL
Give the BALL to the dog
Use the RAZOR TOOL on the leash
Click on the gate to open it

Estate Entrance

Examine the window to the left
Click on the window
Pick up the RIBBON
Pick up the LADDER to the right of the door
Examine the hole in the ground; note you need a shovel
Examine the front steps; note you need something to
Back up twice to the Street Corner
Use the RIBBON on the RING
Return to the front door
Use the RING on the door and click on the knocker
Enter the house

Foyer

Examine the lion to the right; it has a key under its paw.
There is a piece of the pedestal that is active; click on that and the paw will lift
Pick up the GARDEN KEY
Note that the small chest of drawers to the left is missing a drawer handle
Note that there are 5 directions you can go from this point.
Head straight; the garden has something stuck in the lock and you cannot use the key
Head to the downstairs right and pick up a SPADE HEAD
Head to the upstairs right; note there is nothing to do here.
Do the hidden object scene by the umbrella stand; the items required are somewhat variable
There are 2 areas you need to open to find items
Receive the OIL CAN when finished

Sitting Room

Examine the door to the left; note the lock puzzle is missing a piece
Examine the mirror
Use the RAG on the mirror 3 times; the mirror will break
Pick up the WINDOW HANDLE
Examine the door to the right
Use the OIL CAN on the door hinges
Do the hidden object scene on the chair
Click on the 3 buttons on the back of the chair to expose the peacock feather
Receive the HAND PICK
Enter the door to the right

Library

Examine the gramophone; note it is missing a record and has a locked area
Pick up the LION KEY
Note the door to the right; it is missing a lock puzzle piece
Note the clock; it is missing gears and a winding key
Note the sofa; it has an area to put together the SPADE.
Put the SPADE HEAD down; note you need a NAIL and HAMMER
Do the hidden object scene
Receive the DRAWER HANDLE

Foyer

Return to the Foyer
Use the DRAWER HANDLE on the chest of drawers
Pick up the HAMMER
Do the hidden object scene
Pick up GEARS

Estate Entrance

Return to the front entrance
Use the HAND PICK on the front steps
Pick up the CLOCK KEY

Front Gate

Examine the bench to the right
Use the HAMMER on the NAIL on the bench
Receive the NAIL

Sitting Room

On the way to the Library, do hidden object scene in the sitting room
The key is behind the panel in the wall.
Receive CAGE KEY

Library

Return to the Library
Examine the couch
Place the SPADE HEAD, NAIL, and HAMMER on the couch
Put the SPADE HEAD on the handle
Put the NAIL on the spade
Use the HAMMER on the nail
Receive the SPADE
Examine the clock
Place the GEARS on the clock
Place the CLOCK KEY on the clock and click it twice
The gears will start to move, which makes it easier to place them.
Put the GEARS in the proper place (see image)
Receive the MYSTERIOUS PAPER
Do the hidden object scene
Receive MATCHES

Estate Entrance

Return outside
Use the SPADE on the hole
Dig up the FLOWER

Library

Return to the Library
Examine the door to the right
Place the FLOWER
Match the pieces to the door, starting with the second flower.
Head out the door

Side Porch

Examine the table; you need some missing puzzle pieces
Examine the birdcage
Use the CAGE KEY on the birdcage
Click on the floor to clean it off and then a button
The bottom of the cage will open; pick up the TILE

Sitting Room

Return to Sitting Room
Examine the door to the left
Place the TILE
Move the tiles around so the 3 small tiles are lined up with the same images

Living Room

Examine the fireplace
Use the MATCHES on the firewood
Use the MYSTERIOUS PAPER on the firewood to get a code (7284)
Examine the skeleton in the chair
Pick up the BOLT CUTTER
Note the skeleton missing a leg
Examine the window; note you need two handles.
Examine the safe; enter the code
Pick up the COLORED TILES

Side Porch

Return to the porch (through the library)
Examine the table
Place the COLORED TILES
Solve the puzzle by matching the tiles to the drawing
Clicking one tile will cause the 8 tiles touching it to move clockwise (right-clicking will cause them to move counter-clockwise)
Start with the red tiles first and then the orange
Pick up the WINDOW HANDLE

Living Room

Return to the Living Room
Place the WINDOW HANDLES on the window
The cat will jump out
Pick up the TWEEZERS that the cat happened to be sitting on

Foyer

Return to the Foyer
Examine the Garden Door
Use the TWEEZERS in the lock
Use the GARDEN KEY in the lock
Go through the door to the Garden Porch and head right

Side of the House

Pick up the SPARE BOILER PARTS
Do the hidden object scene
Click on the trashcan to look inside for items
Receive the SAW
Return to the Garden Porch and go forward

Windmill

Touch the bottom of the Windmill; the flags will drop
Examine the Tree
Place the LADDER
Use the SAW on the branches
Pick up the ROPE
Examine the Fountain; note the broken fountain and gnome
Examine the door
Use the BOLT CUTTER on the door
Do the hidden object scene to the right
There is a loose stone on the ground where some items may be hiding
Receive GLUE

Boiler Room

Enter the building
Go through the rightmost door

Pool Room

Examine the pool table
Pick up the NEWSPAPER and BROKEN BILLIARD CUE
Examine the chest to the right
There is a scrap missing from the top
Do the hidden object scene
The top of the teddy bear will open as will the green box
Receive the GEAR

Boiler Room

Place the ROPE on top of the cabinet to the right
Click on the bottom of the rope
You will end up outside

Windmill

Examine the fountain
Use the GEAR
Click on the ballet dancer
Drag the end of the ROPE to the dancer
The rope will wind up

Boiler Room

Enter the boiler room and head left
Use the SAW on the boards blocking the doorway
Pick up the BOARDS
Enter the room

Arbor Sitting Room

Examine the dressing table; note the missing piece to the lock
Pick up the ROLLER ORGAN PART
Examine the table
Pick up OWL KEY
Place the BROKEN BILLIARD CUE and GLUE on the table
Drag the long end of the cue onto the other end
Use the GLUE on the joint
Receive a BILLIARD CUE
Examine the far corner
Use the BILLIARD CUE on the spider web
Receive the ICE PICK
Note the picture of the gnome

Windmill

Return outside
Examine the fountain area
Use the ICE PICK on the gnome
Pick up the CODE SCRAP

Pool Room

Return to the pool room
Examine the chest
Place the CODE SCRAP on the chest
Press the buttons in order matching the number in the code to the number of points on the buttons (1, 8, 4, 5, 7, 2, 3)
Pick up a LOCK PIECE
Do the hidden object scene
Receive the CANDLE

Sitting Room

Return to the sitting room
Examine the dressing table
Place the LOCK PIECE on the table
All pieces spin but they also lock together from the center out
You need to now select the proper keys; match the plant leaves and stems
Receive the PAWL

Boiler Room

You should now have all the pieces to fix the boiler and the door
The parts were off to the right when you exited the house
The FIREWOOD came off the door
The CANDLE came from the Pool Room
Use the CANDLE on the chandelier in the boiler room to light the CANDLE
Examine the boiler
Place the SPARE PARTS on the boiler
Move the Wheel and Rod to their spots
Pick up the nut that is in the middle and drag it to the center of the wheel
Place the FIREWOOD in the boiler
Use the CANDLE on the boiler
The boiler now works
Examine the locked door
Place the PAWL on the door and it will now open

Fountain

Examine the Fountain near the bottom; you need to turn it back on
Examine the Fountain near the top; you need to get something to clean of the moss
Examine the pipes to the left
You need something to dig out the pipe and repair it
Examine the table; note you can put something together here
Pick up the CUP
Head forward

Gazebo

Examine the organ; you need some pieces
Examine the mirror; you need something to clean it
Pick up the RECORD
Do the hidden object scene
The metal box with the horn opens
Receive a CLAMP
Head forward

Folly

Examine the door; note the swing needs a weight on it
Note the sandbox
Do the hidden object scene
Pick up a SMALL SHOVEL

Fountain

Return to the fountain
Examine the pipes
Use the SMALL SHOVEL
Use the CLAMP
Click on the valve wheel

Windmill

Return through the arbor to the windmill
Do the hidden object scene
Receive a SACK

Folly

Return to the Folly
Use the SACK on the sand

Fountain

Use the SACK of SAND on the fountain water to get a WET SACK OF SAND
Use the CUP on the water to get a CUP OF WATER

Folly

Use the WET SACK OF SAND on the swing by the door
Pick up the ROLLER ORGAN HANDLE, STICK, and PLIERS
Do the hidden object scene
Receive a BRUSH

Gazebo

Examine the roller organ
Place the CUP OF WATER on the table to start the puzzle
You need to fill the 3 containers with the correct amount of water. These amounts are shown with Roman numerals and red lines
Fill the center container and pour into the right container
Pour the right container back into the cup
Fill the left container and then pour into the right container
Pour the one unit of water in the left container into the center container
Pour out the right container
Fill the left container and pour into the right container
Pour out the right container into the mug
Pour the one unit of water in the left container into the right container
Fill the left container and pour into the right container
Place the HANDLE and ROLLER ORGAN PART
Click on the handle
Pick up a PAPER CLIP and HANDKERCHIEF
Use the HANDKERCHIEF on the mirror

Fountain

Examine the table
Place the STICK and BRUSH on the table
Drag the BRUSH onto the end of the STICK
Click on the violin pegs and a string will pop
Click on the broken string and it will go onto the table
Drag the string onto the joint
Receive the LONG BRUSH
Use the LONG BRUSH on the moss on the fountain
You now need a TIGER key (which is not the same as a LION key)

Library

Return to the Library inside the house
Examine the gramophone
Place the RECORD onto it and click the handle
Use the OWL KEY (from the Arbor Sitting Room)
Pick up the OWL STATUETTE

Upstairs Hall

Click on the drapes to the left
Examine window area
Use the PLIERS on the CLOTHES HANGER twice
Receive the CLOTHES HANGER
Examine the door to the right
Place the NEWSPAPER under the door and click it to slide it under
Use the PAPER CLIP on the door lock
Click on the newspaper to pull it out
Pick up the KEY and use it in the lock
Do the hidden object scene
Click on the painting of the horse for some items
Pick up the PLATE

Living Room

Return to the Living Room, left in the foyer, and left in the sitting room
Use the PLATE on the fire
You will get the clue for the upstairs door

Upstairs Hall

Do the hidden object scene again
Receive a SCREWDRIVER .
Examine the door down the hall.
Note that the solution from the PLATE is tacked up next to the lock.
Simply match the images to open the lock.

Office

Enter the office
Examine the globe
Use the SCREWDRIVER on the hole in the globe
Pick up the PEN
Use the SCREWDRIVER on the 3 screws
Note you need a COBRA KEY
Examine the desk
Note the area to the right which is missing part of a skeleton
Pick up the CANDLE

Living Room

Return to the Living Room and pick up the SKELETON from the chair
Light the CANDLE in the fireplace
Return to the Office

Office

Place the SKELETON on the base
Light the other candle on the desk with the CANDLE
Click on the ring on the skeleton
Examine the bookshelf where the blue light is shining
Look at the Hints book
Simply place the books indicated next to each other. It does not matter where
Examine the handle out of reach after solving the puzzle
Use the CLOTHES HANGER to pull it

Telescope Room

Examine the desk
Place the PEN in the holder
Pick up the HORSE, BENT GEAR, and LAMP
Examine the Fireplace
Place the LAMP in the bracket on the left
Pull the lever on the right
Do the hidden object scene
Click on the 2 doors and 1 drawer on the cupboard
Receive INCENSE STICKS

Bedroom

Enter the bedroom
Pick up the EAGLE KEY on the bed
Examine the dressing table
Place the HORSE statue and the INCENSE STICKS
Light the incense with the CANDLE
After the cutscene, examine the dresser
Solve the Flower Puzzle
Receive a TELESCOPE LENS

Basement

Go back to the hidden room and down the secret passage
Enter the workshop in the back of the cellar

Workshop

Pick up the POLE HOOK
Examine the vise, which needs a handle
Examine the dresser
Open the bottom drawer and pick up a WRENCH
Note the locked door
Do the hidden object scene
Open the middle drawer
Receive the CROWBAR

Basement

Return to the main room
Examine the storage door
Use the CROWBAR on both hinges
Enter the storage room

Storage Room

Pick up the VINEGAR BOTTLE
Examine the vase on the shelf
Use the WRENCH on the vase
Pick up the VASE SHARD
Examine under the sink
Use the WRENCH on the valve
Pick up the VALVE and FRETSAW
Examine the bag under the worktable
Use the POLE HOOK on the bag
Use the VASE SHARD on the bag
Pick up the MORTAR/PESTLE

Basement

Examine the boiler
Place the VALVE on the boiler and click on it
Examine the table
Place the FRETSAW on the table
Click on the 2 wingnuts
Drag the wrapping in the drawer onto the blade
Pick up the SAW BLADE
Examine the far door
Use the SAW BLADE on the door

Chemistry Room

Do the hidden object scene
Click on the shawl
Receive the WAX STATUE

Basement

Return to the boiler
Place the WAX STATUE in the pan on the boiler
Pick up the CHEMISTRY PLATE

Chemistry Room

Examine the panel to the right
Place the CHEMISTRY PLATE
Make the chemical formulas listed
There are only 2 sides to the plates
Clicking on one plate will rotate that one and the ones to the left and right (if they are there!).
After solving one formula, you can use the reset button.
It will not reset the solved formula.
Pick up the CHALK
Examine the table
Place the CHALK, MORTAR/PESTLE, and VINEGAR
Drag the CHALK into the MORTAR
Use the PESTLE on CHALK
Click on the top of the large container
Place the CHALK into the large container
Place the VINEGAR into the large container
Click on the top again
Pick up the KEY

Workshop

Examine the cupboard
Use the KEY in the lock
Pick up the VISE HANDLE
Do the hidden object scene
Receive the HAMMER
Examine the Vise
Place the VISE HANDLE
Place the BENT GEAR
Click on the vise handle
Use the HAMMER on the gear
Pick up the GEAR

Telescope Room

Return to the telescope room
Examine telescope
Place the GEAR and the TELESCOPE LENS
Move the lenses around as indicated on the diagram
Do the hidden object scene
Pick up the CAGE WITH MOUSE

Gazebo

Return through the garden and arbor house to the gazebo
Do the hidden object scene
Pick up the CHEESE
Examine the gate
Use the SAW BLADE 3 times on the gate

Coach

Examine the door
Pick up the STEEL BAR
Note the missing door handle
Examine the statue to the left
Use the STEEL BAR on the statue
Pick up the NAIL PULLER
Do the hidden object scene
Click on a brick to the right and the corner of the driver's seat
Pick up the ARM

Chess Board

Pick up the RAPIER
Examine the statue
Pick up the ARM
Place the ARMS on the statue
Examine the exposed base
Place the CAGE and CHEESE on the maze
Place pieces of cheese to entice the mouse through the maze
You have to place the cheese at the next turn so that the mouse can see it.
Pick up the HANDLE

Coach

Place the HANDLE on the coach door
Examine inside the coach
Pick up the CHESS BOARD
Do the hidden object scene
Pick up the BALL OF YARN

Chess Board

Examine the gazebo
Use the NAIL PULLER on the box
Pick up the FIREWORKS
Place the CHESS BOARD
Drag the chess pieces on the board
Pick up the PISTOL from the drawer

Coach

Examine the coach again
Place the FIREWORKS on the seat
Place the RAPIER in the FIREWORKS
Place the PISTOL on the RAPIER
Place the BALL OF YARN on the PISTOL
The pistol will go off and thus the fireworks
You can now step through the coach and then head right

Water Wheel

Pick up the NAILS on the right side of the water wheel
Remove 2 pieces of weed and the wheel will start up
Go left

Boat Hoist

Pick up a BOARD
Examine the door
Use the STEEL BAR on the lock
Examine the boat hoist; you need to get it working
Do the hidden object scene
Open the chest
Pick up the OIL CAN

Boat House

Examine the machinery at the top of the ladder
Click on the stop handle
Pick up the HAMMER
Click on the lever; it will move to the left
Examine the saw bench
Use the OIL CAN on the jar of oil
Use the HAMMER on the jar
Pick up the BOAT HOOK
The saw should be running
Use the BOARD on the saw
Pick up the cut BOARD

Boat Hoist

Examine the boat hoist
Use the OIL CAN
Click on the handle
Return inside
Click on the lever to switch over to the hoist
Return outside
Examine the boat
Pick up the TIGER KEY
Click on the end of the chain

Boat House

Examine the boat
Put the BOARD on the boat
Place the NAILS
Use the HAMMER on the NAILS
Place the BOAT HOOK on the bow of the boat
Drag the hook and chain onto the BOAT HOOK
You will end up outside with the boat in the water
Go back inside and note the locked box now exposed

Boat Hoist

Do the hidden object scene
Pick up OARS
Put the OARS onto the boat

Island

Examine the body
Pick up the KEY and CAT STATUETTE
Examine the table
Place the CAT STATUETTE in the hexagon hole
Pick up the LOCK PART
Examine the chest
Use the LOCK PART
Place the different pieces by right clicking to turn them in the correct direction
There are few options here as you will see the holes in the parts and the posts in the lock
When finished, use the KEY and click on it
Pick up the letter
Pick up the PLUTO NAMETAG
Follow the cat by heading to the left.

Mirror

Examine the mirror
Give the NAMETAG to the black cat
Follow the black cat

Side of house

Do the hidden object scene
Check the trash can
Pick up the TURNWHEEL
Examine the small cabinet
Note the lock
Pick up the BUCKET HANDLE
Open the door

Cellar Stairs

Nothing to do now
Immediately head left

Laundry Room

Examine the bucket to the right
Place the BUCKET HANDLE
Examine the laundry tub; note all the missing pieces
Click on the hatch and then ladder to drop it down
Do the hidden object scene
Click on 2 items on the clotheslines
Pick up the MEAT GRINDER
Head down the ladder

Chemistry Room

Do the hidden object scene
Pick up the FILE.
Head back up the ladder

Side of the House

Return to the outside
Examine the cabinet
Use the FILE on the lock
Pick up the SOAP
Return through the laundry room and chemistry room and basement into the storage room.

Storage Room