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The Secret of Monkey Island Hints
How can I get the key from LeChuck's quarters?
1 of 18: Because of LeChuck, you can't walk close enough to the key to grab it with your hands.
2 of 18: And LeChuck won't go away.
3 of 18: You're going to have to grab the key with something other than your bare hands.
4 of 18: What is the key made out of?
5 of 18: Metal, perhaps.
6 of 18: Some metals have a peculiar trait.
7 of 18: Think "opposites attract," and I'm not talking about electricity.
8 of 18: Opposite magnetic poles attract.
9 of 18: And some metals are magnetic.
10 of 18: This key, for one.
11 of 18: If you had some sort of strong magnet, you could pull the key of the wall.
12 of 18: But you do have a magnet!
13 of 18: Have you looked at all the items in your inventory?
14 of 18: Stan may have helped you out again.
15 of 18: Look at the warning on the magnetic compass.
16 of 18: It contains a strong magnet.
17 of 18: So the magnetic compass could attract the key.
18 of 18: Use the magnetic compass on the key, and the key will fly over to Guybrush.
