Key Strategy & Fast Answer
Set the Grandfather Clock to 3:40 based on the dining room painting shadows to get the Basement Key. In the bathroom, give the Toy Hand Saw from the attic to the toilet creature to obtain the Silver Valve.
Chapter 1: The House of Curiosities
Leaving the nursery opens up the sprawling first floor of the house. You will navigate between the Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, and Grand Clock Hall.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1. The Living Room & Brass Key
- Enter the living room and talk to the television set. Tuning it triggers strange static broadcasts.
- Inspect the back of the sofa cushion in Touch Mode to find the Brass Key.
- Use the brass key on the attic staircase hatch in the ceiling.
2. The Attic & Toy Hand Saw
- Climb the ladder into the dusty attic.
- Locate the locked toy chest in the corner.
- Use the Brass Key on the padlock to open the chest.
- Collect the Toy Hand Saw (crucial for Ending A & Bathroom sequence).
- Also inspect the wall safe and note the dial (Code: 1047 for the Golden Theatre Pass).
3. The Bathroom Drain Entity
- Descend to the 1st floor bathroom.
- When you approach the toilet, a bizarre creature surfaces.
- Open inventory, select the Toy Hand Saw, and offer it to the entity.
- The creature rejoices and spits out the Silver Water Valve, essential for draining the basement.
4. The Grandfather Clock Alignment
- Go to the dining room and examine the portrait of the weeping lady. Note the angle of the shadow cast by the wall sconce.
- Proceed to the Grand Clock Hall.
- Interact with the Grandfather Clock dial:
- Rotate the Short Hand to 3.
- Rotate the Long Hand to 8 (40 minutes).
- The clock springs open, triggering the boss encounter with Clockey!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the solution to the Grandfather Clock in Chapter 1?
Set the hour hand to 3 and the minute hand to 8 (40 minutes). The clock will chime three times and eject the Basement Key.
Where do I find the Toy Hand Saw for the bathroom?
The Toy Hand Saw is located in the attic toy chest. Unlock the chest using the Brass Key found behind the living room sofa.