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Gilbert Goodmate and the Mushroom of Phungoria Hints

How can I get a crystal ball from Larry's Caveshop?

  • 1 of 11: Note: if Larry's is still inaccessible, it means that you haven't talked sufficiently to Madame Zyz or you haven't dealt with the bridge guard and raised the barrier!
  • 2 of 11: Talk at length to Larry Lachrymose.  You can try grabbing a crystal ball.
  • 3 of 11: Larry's quite verbose and it may take some talking until you get him to quote you a price.  But you MUST continue the conversation until he does.
  • 4 of 11: What!  Ten thousand!  Gilbert hasn't got that sort of cash!
  • 5 of 11: Gilbert is going to have to find/get a fortune!
  • 6 of 11: Return to the Caveshop.
  • 7 of 11: Give your treasure to Larry.
  • 8 of 11: Unfortunately Larry cannot be stopped from smashing all 3 of his precious crystal balls, but he gives you a crowbar instead.
  • 9 of 11: You'll have to get your crystal ball somewhere else!
  • 10 of 11: Perhaps Madame Zyz will be more helpful if you try her again?
  • 11 of 11: Madame Zyz is out, so you can try to grab her crystal ball from the table.