Invisiclues

Red Boar Inn

Who slipped the note under my door?

1. Have you read it?
2. If you have then you know...
3. Johnny slipped, you the note.

I can't find my room key. What should I do?

1. Did you leave it in the lock?
2. No? Then it must be where you left it last night.
3. Look in the dresser.

If I'm a diver, where's all my gear?

1. Have you searched your room thoroughly?
2. Obviously not or you would have found it.
3. Look in the closet.

Should I trust the desk clerk?

1. Is there any reason not to?
2. You can trust him to give you the time of day.
3. But that is about all he's good for in this story.

Someone broke into my room. Should I call the police?

1. There's only one thing on this island shabbier than your room and that's the security at the Red Boar Inn.
2. No need to call the police, they would only tell you what you already know.
3. Don't leave your door unlocked when you leave.

McGinty Salvage

What is McGinty Salvage?

1. This is the island's only salvage outfit.
2. Most of the locals have worked for McGinty at one time or another.

What was McGinty Salvage built on top of?

1. An empty lot?
2. The Old Indian Burial Ground.
3. Find the pickaxe and start digging in the cellar.
4. Be careful not to rupture a water main or the cellar will fill with water and you will drown.
5. Did you find the axe? It's pretty tough to find since there isn't one in this story. Only read the answers you need.

Outfitters International

How do I rent a boat?

1. You can't afford it alone.
2. You'll have to throw in with Johnny.
3. Let Johnny take care of it.

Johnny stormed out of Outfitters. What went wrong?

1. If you haven't met Johnny at Point Lookout, don't read any more answers for this question.
2. One of two things may have gone wrong.
3. You carried your passbook into Outfitters, and McGinty was there and saw it...
4. ...so he knew you were up to something.
5. Or you tried to rent or buy something in front of McGinty...
6. ...so he knew you were up to something.
7. Wait for McGinty to leave before you buy or rent anything.

Should I buy any of the following items?

Diving Book

1. You already know the ins and outs of diving.
2. Therefore, you don't need the diving book.

Nautical Charts

1. Hmmmm, a chart would come in handy...
2. ...but $150 is a lot of clams.
3. Better use the one in the shipwreck book.

Flashlight

1. You'll need one if you're going diving. It's dark down there.
2. $24 is a lot of clams for a flashlight...
3. ...and this is a. lot of flashlight.
4. Buy it.

Dry Cell

1. You'll need it to power something.

Recording of Popular Whale Songs

1. You won't want to miss this monster album.
2. Hits like "Oooouuououm if you love me," and the ever-popular "Oooooouuuuuuaaaaaaaaauuuoop" (dance track).
3. These are songs that your whole family will enjoy.
4. This recording is not available in any store, not even Outfitters.
5. So why are you wasting your time reading this clue?

Tube of Putty

1. This waterproof putty will fix any crack or leak you encounter.
2. It might come in handy when you're underwater.
3. If you are salvaging the Leviathan, you'll need the putty.

C Battery

1. You'll need this to power something.

Net

1. Do you plan on doing some fishing?
2. If you do, then you'll want to bring this along.
3. But why would you want to go fishing when there is treasure to be found?
4. You don't need the net.

Spear Gun

1. A spear gun would be nice to have.
2. Especially if you plan on doing some diving in dangerous waters.
3. It's too bad that Outfitters doesn't have any in stock.

Compass

1. Why would you want a compass, with your keen sense of direction?
2. Unfortunately, not everyone is so clear-headed.
3. Outfitters doesn't have any in stock.

Location Box

1. You have only $603 in your bank account. You'll need another $397.
2. How are you going to get the extra cash?
3. Have you tried robbing the bank?
4. Well, maybe that isn't such a good idea.
5. There's no way that you can possibly afford the location box...
6. ...and you don't need it anyway.

Portable Electromagnet

1. It seems to be quite attractive (groan!).
2. You may find a need for it.
3. If you've rented the Mary Margaret, then you don't have enough money to buy the magnet.
4. If you are salvaging the Leviathan, you'll need the electromagnet.

Water Wings

1. You don't need to buy the water wings. They're free with every purchase of $10 or more.
2. Water wings? What water wings?
3. Remember, Diver Dan says, "For safety's sake don't assume the presence of a question means it's important. Also don't assume long answers are always associated with important questions."

Shark Repellent Canister

1. Have you tried diving without any protection from sharks?
2. If you have, you'll realize that $20 is a small price to pay for your legs.
3. You'd better buy the shark repellent.

Winch

1. This might come in handy if you're looking for a way to pull something up...
2. ...but you might as well save your money...
3. ...because you and the crew will be able to haul up just about anything.
4. You don't need the winch.

Anchor

1. It's likely the ship you rent will come equipped with one.
2. You don't need the anchor.

Should I rent any of the following items?

Small Air Compressor

1. Have you examined your air tank?
2. Pretty low, huh?
3. Diver Dan says, "For safety's sake, never dive without air in your tank."
4. If you're renting the Night Wind, you'll need to rent the compressor.
5. The Mary Margaret comes equipped with an air compressor.

Diving Cage

1. You don't have enough money.
2. So you can't rent it.
3. Which is convenient since you don't need it.

The Shanty

I'm awfully hungry. How's the food at The Shanty?

1. Not bad. It'll really hit the spot.
2. If you want some food, type BUY A MEAL or ORDER FOOD.

I'm awfully thirsty. I could use a drink.

1. What'll you have, water or grog?
2. If you'd like water, type BARTENDER, GIVE ME SOME WATER.
3. If it's grog you want, type BARTENDER, GIVE ME SOME GROG.
4. But Diver Dan says, "For safety's sake, don't drink too much. Remember: Friends don't let friends dive drunk."
5. And besides, if you drink too much, you'll probably end up passing out and getting killed.

I'm drunk. How do I sober up?

1. What about a cold shower?
2. There doesn't seem to be any shower on the island.
3. No wonder everyone on the island smells so bad.
4. There's really only one thing to do. Just wait for your head to clear.
5. But if you've drunk too much too fast, you're finished.

What does the parrot do?

1. He provides comic relief.

The Sunken Chip

What is the Sunken Chip?

1. It's Hardscrabble Island's premiere computer store.
2. They carry a complete line of Infocom's interactive fiction.
3. The Sunken Chip? You must have had a few too many at The Shanty.
4. You'd better sober up and recheck your map.
5. Hey -- you aren't drunk! You're cheating!!
6. We're going to send Pete the Rat over to your house to cook dinner!
7. Bet you've never tried rat chops.

Mariners' Trust

Hey, I'm almost broke! How do I get some more money?

1. You have a savings account.
2. Bring your passbook to Mariners' Trust.
3. Type WITHDRAW $(amount).

I've got my money. What now?

1. What do you usually do with your passbook?
2. You'd better put it in a safe place.
3. Put it in your room...
4. ...and be sure to lock the door.