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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints

How do I read Gil's clue?

  • 1 of 13: It's not possible to read the clue... yet. 
  • 2 of 13: Maybe you can read the clue later.
  • 3 of 13: Can you think of a way to make some time pass?
  • 4 of 13: Maybe a nap would help.
  • 5 of 13: Click on the pillow to go to sleep. 
  • 6 of 13: Click again to wake up.
  • 7 of 13: The room is now dark.
  • 8 of 13: Hmm... maybe it's too dark.
  • 9 of 13: Can you think of a way to brighten the room a bit?
  • 10 of 13: What about the candle beside the bed?
  • 11 of 13: It should now be bright enough to read.
  • 12 of 13: Hold the paper in front of the candle and you should be able to read Gil's message.
  • 13 of 13: It says, "The more you stew over the key, the better your chances of finding it will be!  Gil".