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Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game Hints

How can I fix the cabinet's wheels?

  • 1 of 12: As George notes when you try to push it, you'll need some grease or oil of some sort.
  • 2 of 12: This isn't exactly an automotive place, so where are you going to get grease or oil?
  • 3 of 12: What might such a substance be used for?
  • 4 of 12: Haven't you ever heard of a greased pig? It's slippery!
  • 5 of 12: So find a pig that you can get some grease from.
  • 6 of 12: The only interactive pigs around are the ones in the smoke room. (You know, the room you got your smoldering log from before.)
  • 7 of 12: Those pigs are dripping fat, which should work like a grease on the cabinet's wheels.
  • 8 of 12: So go back to that room and get some grease fat from one of the hanging pigs.
  • 9 of 12: But first, think about the fact that you probably aren't going to be able to carry hot grease fat around in your hands.
  • 10 of 12: You'll need to right-click on the hankie in inventory to remove the photo from it first.
  • 11 of 12: After that, you can use it on either of the hanging pigs to get some grease fat.
  • 12 of 12: Return to the secret office and use the greasy hanky on the cabinet to grease up its wheels.