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Shadowgate Hints

How do I get past the courtyard?

  • 1 of 13: The cyclops is blocking the door.
  • 2 of 13: So you can't just stroll past him.
  • 3 of 13: And you can't just walk up and ask to go by.
  • 4 of 13: And you can't sneak by, either.
  • 5 of 13: If you try to use the sword, well, he's stronger than you.
  • 6 of 13: This one calls for a Biblical reference.
  • 7 of 13: Remember David and Goliath?
  • 8 of 13: Yes, you need to sling a stone at him.
  • 9 of 13: Stopped by the troll again?
  • 10 of 13: Not sure how to load the sling? Just use a stone on it.
  • 11 of 13: No ammo? It was in the waterfall room.
  • 12 of 13: Then use the sling on the cyclops.
  • 13 of 13: Down for the count.