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Day of the Tentacle Hints
How do I get rid of the ten tentacles guarding Dr. Fred?
1 of 6: Notice their placement.
2 of 6: There is one on the first row, two on the second, and so on.
3 of 6: Think of other items that are placed like the tentacles.
4 of 6: Bowling pins!
5 of 6: Use the bowling ball on the tentacles to get rid of them.
6 of 6: Now just pull the lever to the Sledge-O-Matic to turn it off.
