EXIT: The Game – The Secret Lab

No — do not leaf through the book or look at the fronts of any cards until the game tells you to; keep everything hidden at the start (see page 2).

Yes — sort into three piles by their backs (Riddle, Answer, Help), ensure Riddle and Answer cards are in ascending order by their letters/numbers, and stack Help Cards by symbol with the "1st CLUE" on top (see page 2).

Only when the book explicitly tells you that you've found them — leave the strange items in the box until then (see page 3).

Return all Answer Cards to the Answer Card pile whether the code turns out correct or incorrect; the Answer Card will instruct you how to continue if correct (see pages 4–5).

No — all codes can be solved logically, so you should not just try all possible combinations on the disk (see page 5).

Yes — writing on, folding, tearing, or cutting the materials is permitted (and sometimes required), but note the game is intended for a single playthrough (see page 6).