Problem:

About The Colonel's Bequest.

Colonel's Bequest is a PLAY divided into 8 "acts." There are

several tasks you MUST accomplish in each act to cause the play

to progress.

Problem:

How do I progress through "acts"?

Hint:

In every act there are certain tasks you must accomplish in

order for the play to progress to the next act.

Problem:

How can I "spy" on people and find out what's really going on

behind those closed doors? Each time I walk into a room and

interrupt a conversation, the people stop talking!

Hint:

Push on either armoire upstairs to move it. Discover a secret

room. You are able to peek through the eye-holes of the

portraits to spy on anyone in the bedrooms. Do this often

throughout the play. Downstairs, push on the Grandfather Clock

or the mirror to eavesdrop on conversations.

Problem:

I need to closely examine the items I've found. What can I use

to aid me?

Hint:

A real detective is never without a magnifying glass! You can

find a monocle on Wilbur's dead body and use it to examine

evidence in much the same way.

Problem:

Important information on the Colonel.

Hint:

The Colonel smokes a cigar, take note of it. Spy on the Colonel

when he doesn't know you're watching. Spy on him when he's alone

with Fifi and again when he's alone with Lillian. Spy on him

when he gets out of his wheelchair to stoke the fire!

Problem:

Important information on Lillian.

Hint:

At the beginning of the play, watch Lillian in the bathroom as

she puts on perfume. Spy on her private conversation with her

mother, and again speaks to The Colonel. Question her when she's

in the kitchen with Celie. Startle her when she's snooping

through the Colonel's weapon's collection. Note her bizarre

behavior when she's alone in the Playhouse (more than once).

Towards the end of the play, read her diary.

Problem:

Important information on Ethel.

Hint:

Question Ethel at the beginning of the play. Notice her hanky.

Spy on her private conversation with Lillian. Spy on her when

she's drinking alone. Watch her stumble around drunk outside.

Problem:

Important information on Gertrude.

Hint:

Spy on her private conversation with Clarence. She sure has the

goods on him. She knows all about his affair with Gloria, his

desire to buy Ethel's land, and his Racehorse scam. You will see

her napping in her bedroom early on in the evening.

Problem:

Important information on Gloria.

Hint:

Spy on her when she speaks to Rudy. Discover that she's having

an affair with Clarence. Discover that she's concealing a

medical problem from the past. Watch her threaten Dr. Wilbur;

watch her break Clarence's heart. Watch her as she sits alone

listening to the Victrola.

Problem:

Important information on Rudy.

Hint:

Spy on him when he speaks to Gloria. Spy on him when he speaks

to Clarence. Take note of his relationship with Clarence. Catch

him trying to kiss Fifi. Watch him eat alone. Catch him

searching Lillian's room. I wonder why Beauregard likes him.

Problem:

Important information on Clarence (the attorney).

Hint:

Clarence smokes a cigar, take note of it. Spy on his private

conversations. He has words with Ethel, Rudy, Wilbur and with

Gloria. He has a racehorse scam going with Wilbur, he's having

an affair with Gloria, and he has a fight with Rudy. Notice him

drinking alone. Notice him writing in his notebook. When you

find him dead, search his body for the matches.

Problem:

Important information on Wilbur (the doctor).

Hint:

Notice Dr. Wilbur reading alone in the Library. Gloria threatens

him regarding her secret medical past. Spy on his conversation

with Clarence. He has a racehorse scam going. When you find him

dead, search his body for the monocle.

Problem:

Important information on Jeeves (the butler).

Hint:

Jeeves keeps to himself. You discover that he is having an

affair with Fifi.

Problem:

Important information on Fifi.

Hint:

Note that she carries a hanky. She wears perfume. Spy on her

when she's alone with the Colonel. Rudy tries to kiss her but

she wants nothing to do with him. You discover that she is

having an affair with Jeeves.

Problem:

What can I do with Blaze - the horse?

Hint:

Get a carrot from Celie and feed it to Blaze.

Problem:

What can I do with Beauregard - the dog?

Hint:

You can find a soup bone in the icebox and toss it to

Beauregard. When he's eating it, search his doghouse.

Problem:

What can I do with Polly - the parrot?

Hint:

You can find some crackers in Jeeves room. Feed them to Polly,

one cracker each act.

Problem:

What should I do in the Parlor?

Hint:

You can overhear private conversations going on in the Parlor.

Notice the decanter of cognac on the bar. Later in the play you

will notice it is missing. Clarence drinks alone in The Parlor.

Also note, Polly the parrot is in the Parlor.

Problem:

What should I do in the Billiards room?

Hint:

You can overhear private conversations going on in The Billiards

Room. Gloria likes to sit in here and listen to the Victrola. At

a certain time during the play, you may discover evidence of a

struggle in this room. Closely examining some evidence could

give you a clue as to who the murderer is.

Problem:

What am I able to do in the Library?

Hint:

You may notice Wilbur reading alone in the Library. At a certain

time during the play, you may discover evidence of a struggle in

this room. Closely examining some evidence could give you a clue

as to who the murderer is.

Problem:

What should I do in the Study?

Hint:

The Colonel keeps his Weapon Collection in the cabinets and his

derringer on the desk. Take note of what weapons he has. Later

in the play, take note of what's missing. At a certain point in

the play you discover Lillian searching through the cabinets.

Problem:

What can I do in the Colonel's bedroom?

Hint:

You can see different people having conversations with The

Colonel-Fifi talks with him and even kisses him (hmmmmm).

Lillian also has a conversation with The Colonel. You can search

for the elevator key when The Colonel is away from his room.

Notice The Colonel's cigar. Try to spy on The Colonel when he

doesn't know you're watching.

Problem:

What can I do in Lillian's room?

Hint:

Towards the end of the play you will see Lillian hiding

something in her suitcase. When she's not around you discover

it's her diary! Still later, you can catch Rudy searching the

room.

Problem:

What can I do in Ethel's room?

Hint:

There is not much that occurs in Ethel's bedroom. You can talk

to her at the beginning of the game.

Problem:

What can I do in Gloria and Gertie's room?

Hint:

In the early evening you'll find Gertie napping in her room.

Later you will discover signs of a struggle in this room.

Problem:

What can I do in Dr. Wilbur's room?

Hint:

Notice Dr. Wilbur's bag on his bed. Later you will notice it's

missing.

Problem:

What can I do in Clarence and Rudy's room?

Hint:

Rudy and Clarence argue in their room. Later, Clarence naps in

his room. Late in the night, you see Clarence writing at the

desk. When he's not around you are able to read his diary. You

will also see signs of a struggle and a bloodstain on the floor.

Problem:

What can I do in Fifi's bedroom?

Hint:

At first you notice nothing suspicious in Fifi's room (except

when Rudy's around). Later in the play, however, you discover a

murder here! Search carefully for any clues or evidence.

Thoroughly examine the decanter of cognac.

Problem:

What can I do in Jeeves bedroom?

Hint:

Jeeve's room is in the cellar. Get the crackers that are on the

table.

Problem:

What can I do in the Colonel's bedroom?

Hint:

You can see different people having conversations with The

Colonel-Fifi talks with him and even kisses him (hmmmmm).

Lillian also has a conversation with The Colonel. You can search

for the elevator key when The Colonel is away from his room.

Notice The Colonel's cigar. Try to spy on The Colonel when he

doesn't know you're watching.

Problem:

What can I do in Lillian's room?

Hint:

Towards the end of the play you will see Lillian hiding

something in her suitcase. When she's not around you discover

it's her diary! Still later, you can catch Rudy searching the

room.

Problem:

What can I do in Ethel's room?

Hint:

There is not much that occurs in Ethel's bedroom. You can talk

to her at the beginning of the game.

Problem:

What can I do in Gloria and Gertie's room?

Hint:

In the early evening you'll find Gertie napping in her room.

Later you will discover signs of a struggle in this room.

Problem:

What can I do in Dr. Wilbur's room?

Hint:

Notice Dr. Wilbur's bag on his bed. Later you will notice it's

missing.

Problem:

What can I do in Clarence and Rudy's room?

Hint:

Rudy and Clarence argue in their room. Later, Clarence naps in

his room. Late in the night, you see Clarence writing at the

desk. When he's not around you are able to read his diary. You

will also see signs of a struggle and a bloodstain on the floor.

Problem:

What can I do in Fifi's bedroom?

Hint:

At first you notice nothing suspicious in Fifi's room (except

when Rudy's around). Later in the play, however, you discover a

murder here! Search carefully for any clues or evidence.

Thoroughly examine the decanter of cognac.

Problem:

What can I do in Jeeves bedroom?

Hint:

Jeeve's room is in the cellar. Get the crackers that are on the

table.

Problem:

What can I do at Celie's house?

Hint:

Visit Celie more than once during the play. When she invites you

in for a chat, get the carrot.

Problem:

What can I do in the Chapel?

Hint:

Use the crowbar (that you found in The Carriage House) to pry up

the loose floorboards and find an old Bible. Come back later and

pray with Celie.

Problem:

What can I do in the cemetery?

Hint:

There is something in the tomb, but you can't get to it through

the cemetery. You must take the secret underground passage

through the Hedge Garden.

Problem:

What can I do at the Playhouse?

Hint:

Twice you discover Lillian in the Playhouse with her dolls

acting in a very bizarre manner.

Problem:

What can I do at the Stable?

Hint:

You need to get the lantern. First, you must feed Blaze the

carrot that you got from Celie's house.

Problem:

What can I do in the Carriage House?

Hint:

You need to get the oilcan and the crowbar. You can sometimes

discover a dead body here.

Problem:

What can I do at the Bell Tower?

Hint:

Climb the ladder and oil the bell (find an oilcan in the

Carriage House). If you can't reach the rope, use the cane that

you find in the secret passage. Get the crank from the bell,

you'll need it.

Problem:

What can I do at the Hedge Garden?

Hint:

You will see a small square shaft on the statue of the dancing

nymph. Insert the valve handle into the shaft (you can find the

valve handle in the suit of armor). Turn the valve handle, then

turn the statue. Towards the end of the play you will find a

dead body in the Hedge Garden. Search the body to find a key.

Get the derringer and the bullet. Load the gun. Near the end of

the play you will also discover a SECRET UNDERGROUND PASSAGE in

the Hedge Garden that leads to the basement.

Problem:

What can I do at the Secret Underground Passage?

Hint:

You will need a lantern and matches before going down the dark

stairs. (The matches can be found when searching a dead body;

the lantern is in the stable.) Once in the basement, locate the

metal plate on the wall. Insert the crank that you got from the

bell, and turn.

Problem:

What can I do Inside the Tomb?

Hint:

You can't get into the tomb from the cemetery. Find the secret

passage that leads to the Basement. Once inside the basement,

locate the metal plate on the wall. Insert the crank (that you

found on the bell) and turn. You will discover another secret

passage. Use the crowbar to pry open the vault that says "Ruby"

and discover a TREASURE.

Problem:

Is there anything I should do with the suit of armor?

Hint:

Oil the visor. (You can find an oilcan in the Carriage House.)

You'll find a small metal valve handle inside the armor. Use it

on the statue in the Hedge Garden.

Problem:

How can I open the cellar door near the doghouse?

Hint:

At the beginning of the play, the doors won't open. Come back

later and you will be able to go inside.

Problem:

How can I ride the elevator?

Hint:

Search The Colonel's room when he's not around. Find the brass

key inside the miniature cannon. Look at the elevator controls.

Using the key you will be able to ride up to the attic.

Problem:

What do I do if I find the Colonel, and he is dead...?

Hint:

Time is critical, you need to move a little faster. You want to

interrupt the fight in which the Colonel is killed. Try again,

this time: after discovering Lillian's body, get the gun and the

bullet... load the gun. Search Lillian for a key, then QUICKLY

go to the attic.

Problem:

I witnessed the struggle in the attic between Rudy and the

Colonel, and Rudy wins... What should I have done?

Hint:

It's probably not a good idea to passively watch. Did you find

the gun? Get the gun and bullet in the Hedge Garden. Load the

gun. Shoot Rudy!

Problem:

I witnessed the struggle in the attic between Rudy and The

Colonel, and I shot the Colonel.. Did I do the right thing?

Hint:

Nope. Next time don't shoot The Colonel.... shoot Rudy and see

what happens.

Problem:

I witnessed the struggle in the attic between Rudy and the

Colonel, and I shot Rudy.. Did I do the right thing?

Hint:

Wise choice... You did the right thing! Rudy was trying to kill

The Colonel.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT ONE?

Hint:

Question Ethel. Watch Lillian put on perfume in the bathroom.

Push the armoire to discover the secret room; spy on Lillian and

Ethel. Spy on Fifi and The Colonel. Look at Dr. Wilbur's bed and

doctor bag. Look at the Colonel's cigar. Look at Clarence's

cigar. Move the Grandfather clock and the mirror; spy on Rudy

and Gloria. Spy on Clarence and Gertrude. Look at the decanter

of cognac.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT TWO?

Hint:

Go into the Colonel's bedroom and see him with Fifi. Downstairs

you must see Gertie and Clarence talking in the Parlor. See Rudy

and Gloria in the Billiards Room. Later, you must see Gertie

asleep in her room

Problem:

What should I do in ACT TWO?

Hint:

Look on the floor near Gertie's room; get the hanky. Search

every dead body you find. Look at The Colonel's weapon's

collection. Move the mirror and the Grandfather Clock to

discover secret rooms; spy on Clarence and Wilbur. Question

Lillian. Get the soup bone. Toss the bone to the dog. Search the

dog house. See Wilbur sitting alone in the Library. Spy on

Clarence and Gloria.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT THREE?

Hint:

See Wilbur and Clarence arguing with each other outside. See

Lillian and Celie in the kitchen together. See Wilbur reading

alone in the Library. You can also find Gertie's dead body

outside the Billiards Room.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT THREE?

Hint:

Move the mirror, the Grandfather Clock, and the armoires to

discover secret rooms. Find the cane in the secret room. Get the

poker in the library. Spy on The Colonel. Search Wilbur's dead

body; get the monocle. Examine any piece of evidence you find

using the monocle. Watch Lillian play in the Playhouse. Spy on

Gloria. Get the crackers from Jeeves' room. Talk to Celie,

question her, return her necklace. Get the carrot from Celie's

house. Look at Dr. Wilbur's bed, look at his doctor bag. Find

the attic key hidden in The Colonel's room. Ride the elevator to

the attic, read the newspaper. Look at the clothes in the trunk

in the attic. Check this trunk again later in the play. See Rudy

and Fifi fight.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT FOUR?

Hint:

Discover Lillian in her playhouse reading to her dolls. Notice

Gloria alone in the Billiards Room. See Rudy and Clarence argue

in their guest room. See Rudy and Fifi together. You can also

discover Wilbur's dead body in the stable.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT FOUR?

Hint:

In the Billiards Room, examine the record and the mud with the

monocle. Get the cigar butt in the secret passage. Search

Gloria's dead body. See Clarence and Rudy fight. Feed a cracker

to Polly the Parrot. See Fifi and Jeeves kiss. Catch Lillian in

the Weapon's Cabinet.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT FIVE?

Hint:

Catch Lillian looking at the Colonel's weapon collection. While

exploring outside you must see Rudy, Clarence and Ethel

wandering around. You can also discover Gloria's dead body in

the Gazebo.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT FIVE?

Hint:

Find the rolling pin while exploring the grounds. Examine the

boot-print with the monocle. Get the crowbar and the oilcan from

the Carriage House. Search Ethel's dead body. Watch Fifi put on

make-up. Spy on The Colonel and Lillian. Smell the faint aroma

of perfume in the secret room. Notice Rudy eating alone in the

Dining Room. Notice Clarence drinking alone at the bar. Notice

The Colonel without his wheelchair.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT SIX?

Hint:

See Lillian with The Colonel in his room. See Rudy eating alone

in The Dining Room. See Clarence drinking alone in the Parlor.

Go into The Colonel's Room when he's not around. You can also

find Ethel's dead body in the Carriage House.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT SIX?

Hint:

Search the wastepaper basket in the bathroom. Examine the bottle

with the monocle. See Lillian hiding something in her suitcase.

Search Jeeves' and Fifi's body. Thoroughly examine the decanter

of cognac. See Clarence writing at his desk. Spy on Lillian when

she's alone; spy on Clarence. Feed a cracker to Polly. Watch

Rudy petting Beauregard.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT SEVEN?

Hint:

See Lillian hiding her diary in her suitcase. See Clarence

writing at his desk. See Rudy outside with Beauregard. Knock at

Celie's front door. You can also discover that Jeeves and Fifi

have been murdered, upstairs.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT SEVEN?

Hint:

Feed a cracker to Polly. Read Clarence's notebook. Search

Clarence's body. Read Lillian's diary. Take note of what's

missing from The Colonel's weapon's collection. Pray with Celie

in the Chapel. Watch Lillian playing in the Playhouse again.

Enter the secret underground passageway through the Hedge

Garden, discover the dead bodies. Find the next secret

passageway. Use the crowbar to pry Ruby's vault open. Unbar the

door to get out. Catch Rudy searching Lillian's room.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed before proceeding to ACT EIGHT?

Hint:

See Lillian in her playhouse again acting very bizarre. Go to

the Chapel and pray with Celie. Read Clarence's journal. See

Rudy searching Lillian's room. You can also discover Clarence's

dead body.

Problem:

What should I do in ACT EIGHT?

Hint:

Search Lillian's dead body, find the key. Get the gun and the

bullet. Load the gun. Go into the attic through the door at the

top of the stairs. Shoot Rudy.

Problem:

Which tasks need to be completed to finish ACT EIGHT?

Hint:

Find Lillian's dead body in the Hedge Garden. Hear a fight in

the attic.