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Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror Hints

How do I distract the cat?

  • 1 of 7: The main goal here is to get the cat away from the ball.
  • 2 of 7: If you could position the fish a bit away from the cat and out of reach, the cat would need all its concentration for the fish.
  • 3 of 7: Did you extend the ladder yet?
  • 4 of 7: And did you climb it?
  • 5 of 7: You can attach the inner tube to the flagpole.
  • 6 of 7: Now, go down the ladder and attach the fish to the inner tube.
  • 7 of 7: Hurry -- the cat left the ball alone.