My friend played this game called Machinarium and since that friend of mine does not play games that often, I thought that this would be a good game. I tried playing the trial version of it online and since then, I was hooked. I downloaded the full version and after a few levels, I hit my first roadblock.

This is the table I’m stuck in. (The one on the left) You see, I need to fill an oil lamp for an old man I met up in the city. I don’t know what that man will give me but hey, maybe a genie can grant my wish. Anyway, in this frame, I’m in an oil shop and the only way I can get oil is to buy it. Unfortunately, I don’t have money. The guy I’m sitting with in this table is obviously a gambler. I have to beat him at his game in order to get money.

This is the game that I can’t seem to win. It’s kinda like tic-tac-toe but instead of x and o’s, you have nuts and bolts. Also, it’s not just three nuts or bolts, you need 5 nuts and bolts. I know there’s a name for this game but I don’t know what it is.

Anyway, I’m stuck at this level and I don’t think I can win against him. I’m not good at this kind of game.

Do you guys think its time I cheat?