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Tex Murphy: Overseer Hints

How do I create a smoke bomb?

  • 1 of 8: If you already obtained the most obvious item in here -- the gas canister -- you should have a clue.
  • 2 of 8: Combine the gas canister with some other items you have found.
  • 3 of 8: Did you examine the boxes in cell no 7 in block D?
  • 4 of 8: One of the boxes in it contained an explosive device.
  • 5 of 8: Did you look at the air filtration units in the hallway?
  • 6 of 8: You'll need a dirty filter.
  • 7 of 8: You should already have some tape from the tarp in cell block A.
  • 8 of 8: Now combine the gas canister, the explosive device, the tape, and the dirty air filter.