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Broken Sword 5 Hints

How can I get the portfolio?

  • 1 of 8: You must distract Hobbs long enough.
  • 2 of 8: Go around and use some things and wait for Hobbs comments.
  • 3 of 8: Especially turn on the thermostat.
  • 4 of 8: You have to generate enough consumer load to blow the fuse.
  • 5 of 8: Hobbs is too quick turning the power on again, so do something to slow him down.
  • 6 of 8: Alcohol has such an effect on the human nervous system.
  • 7 of 8: In the car you can find a bottle of whiskey.
  • 8 of 8: Use the bottle of whiskey on the empty glass and wait until Hobbs drinks again. Then use the elevator controls again.