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Safecracker Hints

What do I do with the clock-motor?

  • 1 of 9: A good clue may be found in room 6 (Chief Engineer).
  • 2 of 9: Study the diagram from the file cabinet.
  • 3 of 9: According to the diagram, this machine has a drive spring which may be wound up with a crank.
  • 4 of 9: Select the crank from your inventory, and click on "Use".  The crank will install itself in the clock-motor.  Click on the crack to turn it.
  • 5 of 9: According to the diagram of this machine, the clock motor will open a door.
  • 6 of 9: Now all you have to do is find the opened door.  Look around; it isn't far away.
  • 7 of 9: Go around to the other side of the fireplace.
  • 8 of 9: Look closely at the fireplace.
  • 9 of 9: A door has opened up, inside the fireplace.