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Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove Hints

What is there to do in the nautical bedroom?

  • 1 of 5: There are a number of things in there that will be useful later on, in addition to the videotape under the bed.
  • 2 of 5: There's the trunk with the strange not-quite-a-clock puzzle on its lid.
  • 3 of 5: And there are several other things that you may not be able to use the first time you get here, but read ahead if you want to know now.
  • 4 of 5: There's a plug here, in case you (a) find something to plug in and (b) turn on the electricity.
  • 5 of 5: There are also those oars over the bed, in case you (a) find something to cut them down and (b) ever need a pair of oars.