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Zork: Grand Inquisitor Hints
How can I remove the boards?
1 of 12: Examine the exhibit carefully... what is the mechanical man doing?
2 of 12: He's using a little hammer to pound the boards in place. Could he use the same hammer to remove the boards?
3 of 12: Have you played with the controls on the exhibit?
4 of 12: If you pull the lever twice, then push the button, the mechanical man will swing the hammer very quickly. This might allow him to break through the boards.
5 of 12: Or... maybe not. You're going to need to find him another hammer.
6 of 12: Unfortunately, the one you're carrying won't work. Have you seen any other hammers around?
7 of 12: Have you been outside the monastery yet?
8 of 12: Three different hammers are used in the guard's communication device. One of those would work, but since they send messages to the guards, you need to take the hammer that won't alert the guards of your presence.
9 of 12: The communication system looks fairly complicated. Have you seen anything around that lists the messages it can send?
10 of 12: There is a sign on the fence listing the messages. Which one only requires two hammers, and won't have a bad result?
11 of 12: Remove the middle hammer to send the fourth message on the list. Then, take them hammer and replace the mechanical man's hammer with it.
