Off the Record: The Final Interview Walkthrough

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General Tips

• This is the official guide for Off the Record: The Final Interview.
• This guide will not mention when you have to zoom into a location; screenshots will show each zoom scene.
• The screenshots will show where to play a Hidden-Object Puzzle (HOP) and what inventory item will be received.
• Some inventory items require further actions.
• This guide will give step-by-step solutions for all puzzles which are not random. Read the instructions in the game for each puzzle.

Chapter 1: The Hotel

• Remove the tire (A). Take the METAL PIECE.
• Take the BAG (B).
• Open the BAG (inventory); read the folder. Move the photographs; take the HORSE FIGURINE. You receive the EMPTY BAG.

• Take the HOTEL PAMPHLET (C). Use the METAL PIECE. Place the EMPTY BAG; add the rocks; take the BAG WITH ROCKS.
• Place the BAG WITH ROCKS (D). Move the rocks; take the GRAPPLING HOOK.

• Add the GRAPPLING HOOK (E). Play the mini-game.
• Solution: Find the matches (F-G), then use the arrows (H).

• Go with the Inspector (I).
• Talk to the Chief (J).
• Give your fingerprints (K).
• Read the file (L), examine the picture.

• Examine (M). Examine anywhere to move through the memory.
• Talk to the Chief (N).
• Offer the HORSE FIGURINE (O).
• Take the HORSE FIGURINE (P), then offer the HOTEL PAMPHLET.

• Take the ADHESIVE TAPE (Q).
• Exit (R).

• Take the CUP (S).
• Use the ADHESIVE TAPE (T).

• Play the HOP (U); receive the TRAFFIC ITEM (1/3).
• Talk to the Inspector (V).

• Take the MAGNET (W). Use the CUP; take the TRAFFIC ITEMS (2/3).
• Move forward.
• Take the TRAFFIC ITEMS (3/3) (X).
• Return to the Chief’s Office.

• Add the three TRAFFIC ITEMS (Y). Take the POLICEMAN EMBLEM and PEN.
• Move forward twice.
• Use the PEN (Z). Remove the cap, bend the clip, insert the cap, receive the POLICEMAN-EMBLEM PIECE. Take the SNAP HOOK.
• Move down.

• Insert the POLICEMAN-EMBLEM PIECE into the POLICEMAN EMBLEM (inventory); use the ADHESIVE TAPE. Receive the POLICEMAN EMBLEM.
• Read the note (A); take the BATTERIES. Insert the POLICEMAN EMBLEM; take the CASSETTE.
• Move down.
• Insert the BATTERIES (B) and the CASSETTE. Press Play, then take the GATE CODE.
• Move forward twice.

• Place the GATE CODE (C). Press 4-5-3-2. Play the mini-game.

• Solution: (D-G).
• Move forward.

• Read the note (H). Use the MAGNET; take the KING INSIGNIA.
• Lift the seat (I). Take the WIRE CUTTERS and FLORAL ORNAMENTS (1/3).
• Enter the Hotel Reception (J).

• Take the HOTEL-ROOM KEY (K).
• Insert the HOTEL-ROOM KEY (L); turn the key.
• Enter the Hotel Room.

• Play the HOP (M); receive the RACING HELMET.
• Read the note (N); take the HORSE MASK.
• Take the LOLLIPOP (O). Insert the KING INSIGNIA. Read the note; take the VALVE.
• Move down.

• Take the GOLDEN HORSESHOE (P). Insert the RACING HELMET and the HORSE MASK. Read the article; take the FLORAL ORNAMENTS (2/3).
• Move down.
• Remove the plaque (Q). Insert the VALVE; take the QUEEN INSIGNIA.
• Return to the Hotel Room.

• Insert the QUEEN INSIGNIA (R); take the FLORAL ORNAMENTS (3/3).
• Insert the three FLORAL ORNAMENTS (S); play the mini-game.

• Solution: 3-2-2-3-3-2-2-4-4-1-2-3-4-3-3-1-4-3-2-2-3-3-1-2-1-4-1-4-1-4-1-4-4-2-3-4-1 (T). Read the note; take the SCOOTER KEYS.
• Move down twice.

• Attach the SNAP HOOK (U). Insert the SCOOTER KEYS. Play the mini-game.

• Solution: Press the arrows to drive (V).

Chapter 2: Reedley Estate

• Talk to Walter (W).
• Read the note (X); take the GOLF CLUB. Remove the lid; use the WIRE CUTTERS.

• Play the HOP (Y); receive the DOOR KNOCKER.
• Insert the DOOR KNOCKER (Z).
• Enter the Foyer.
• Take the TAVERN MODEL (A).
• Enter the Sitting Room (B).

• Use the GOLF CLUB (C); take the JUMPER HORSESHOE.
• Use the LOLLIPOP (D). Move the bottles; open the envelope; read the will; take the JOCKEY FIGURINE (1/2). Move the shaker; take the TURKEY PIECES (1/3).
• Return to the Driveway.

• Take the TURKEY PIECES (2/3) (E). Insert the GOLDEN HORSESHOE; take the SWITCH and CHARIOT HORSE. Insert the JUMPER HORSESHOE; take the JOCKEY FIGURINE (2/2).
• Enter the Foyer.
• Look at the photograph (F); insert the CHARIOT HORSE. Take the TURKEY PIECES (3/3).
• Insert the three TURKEY PIECES (G); take the GOLDEN CUP.
• Enter the Sitting Room.

• Open the cupboards (H). Insert the SWITCH, then press Play. Take the SAFE CODE.
• Add the two JOCKEY FIGURINES (I). Play the mini-game.

• Solution: Place the obstacles (J), then press Play (K). Take the TROPHY BASE.
• Move down.

• Place the GOLDEN CUP on the TROPHY BASE (inventory); receive the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY.
• Insert the CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY (L). Add the SAFE CODE. Press 2-5-4-7.

• Play the HOP (M); receive the BOX.
• Examine the BOX (inventory); play the mini-game.
• Solution: (N). Take the PICTURE PIECE.

• Insert the PICTURE PIECE (O). Take the BOOK TOKEN and HORSE FIGURINE.
• Examine (P).

Chapter 3: The Archive

• Insert the BOOK TOKEN (Q).
• Enter the Archive Interior.
• Read the NOTEBOOK (R).
• Move forward.

• Take the SPONGE (S).
• Move down.
• Place the SPONGE (T); turn the valve handle; take the DAMP SPONGE.
• Move forward.

• Use the DAMP SPONGE (U).
• Take the WOODEN RULER (V).
• Take the LADDER WHEEL (W).
• Move down.

• Use the WOODEN RULER (X); play the HOP; receive the SCREWS.
• Attach the LADDER WHEEL (Y) and SCREWS.

• Move the ladder (Z).
• Move the pamphlet (A) and the book; take the PUNCHED PAPER.
• Move forward.

• Add the PUNCHED PAPER to the NOTEBOOK (inventory); receive the FOLDER TAGS.
• Add the FOLDER TAGS (B); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (C-I). Take the MICROFILM (J).

• Add the MICROFILM (K). Press each button, read the article.
• Take the PENCIL (L).
• Move down.

• Insert the PENCIL (M); receive the SHARPENED PENCIL.
• Move forward.

• Use the SHARPENED PENCIL (N). Open the drawer; enter 2-1-4-3. Take the HOT-DOG EMBLEM and METAL RING.
• Move the newspapers (O). Attach the METAL RING; lift the hatch. Take the OLD TOWN PASS.
• Return to the Town Center.

• Insert the HOT-DOG EMBLEM (P); take the KEG PHOTO.
• Place the OLD TOWN PASS (Q).
• Go to the Old Town (R).
• Place the TAVERN MODEL (S); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (T). Take the GARDENING TOOL KIT.
• Move forward.

Chapter 4: Old Goose Pub

• Play the HOP (U); receive the IRON BRUSH.
• Add the KEG PHOTO (V).

• Examine the kegs in the order shown (W). Take the PICTURE (1/3) and RIDER.
• Enter the Old Goose Pub.

• Talk to Stephen (X).
• Add the HORSE FIGURINE (Y); take the THREATENING NOTE and ALLEN KEY. Add the HORSE FIGURINE; read the note; take the PIANO KEY (1/3).
• Go out to the Pub Backyard.

• Take the PICTURE (2/3) (Z).
• Return to the Old Town.
• Take the PLASTIC FUNNEL (A). Use the ALLEN KEY. Take the DRESSING STICK. Use the IRON BRUSH; take the BLADES.
• Move forward.

• Use the DRESSING STICK (B); receive the LOCK.
• Enter the Old Goose Pub.
• Use the LOCK (C).
• Play the HOP (D); receive the MAILBOX FLAG.
• Move down.

• Attach the MAILBOX FLAG (E). Read the note; open the box, then take the TOOL HANDLES.
• Enter the pub.
• Go into the Pub Bathroom (F).

• Add the BLADES and TOOL HANDLES to the GARDENING TOOL KIT (inventory). Place the items; receive the GARDENING SHEARS.
• Use the GARDENING SHEARS (G); take the WINGED STAR EMBLEM.
• Take the TONGS (H).
• Move down.

• Examine the photograph (I). Take the HEARTS BASE. Insert the WINGED STAR EMBLEM. Open the doors; take the PICTURE (3/3).
• Insert the three PICTURES (J); play the mini-game.
• Solution: (K).
• Enter the Secret Room.

• Play the HOP (L); receive the TOY SPEAR.
• Take the PIANO KEY (2/3) (M); press Play. Examine the screen. Use the TONGS; take the STICKY PLASTIC WRAP.
• Return to the Pub Bathroom.

• Insert the TOY SPEAR (N); take the KNIGHT FIGURINE.
• Return to the Secret Room.
• Insert the KNIGHT FIGURINE (O); take the BATHROOM TOKEN.
• Return to the Pub Bathroom.

• Open the cupboards (P). Take the WINGS (1/2). Move the towels; insert the BATHROOM TOKEN; take the CARDBOARD TUBE.
• Return to the Secret Room.
• Add the PLASTIC FUNNEL and STICKY PLASTIC WRAP to the CARDBOARD TUBE (inventory); receive the STETHOSCOPE.
• Read the note (Q). Place the STETHOSCOPE; play the mini-game.

• Solution: 2-3-2-3-1-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-1-3-2-3-2-2-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-2-3-3-2-3-2-2-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-1-3-2-2-3-2-3-1-3-1-3-2-3-2-3-2-3-3-1-3-2-3 (R). Take the BACKYARD-GATE SIGIL.
• Return to the Old Town.

• Use the GARDENING SHEARS (S); take the FIRE-AXE TOKEN.
• Return to the Pub Backyard.
• Insert the BACKYARD-GATE SIGIL (T).
• Go out to the Garden.

• Take the TABLE ORNAMENT (U), then use the FIRE-AXE TOKEN. Take the SHIELD and OILCAN.
• Move down.
• Use the OILCAN (V); take the PUNCH CARD.
• Return to the Pub Bathroom.

• Insert the SHIELD (W); take the WINGS (2/2).
• Insert the PUNCH CARD (X); play the mini-game.

• Solution: 1-9-17×2-3-11-17×2-13-17-10-17×2-8-16-12-17-9-17×2-7-15-17×7-6-14-17×4-10 (Y). Take the RIDER HEAD.
• Return to the Pub Backyard.

• Attach the two WINGS (Z); take the RIDER TORSO.
• Go to the Garden.
• Add the RIDER TORSO and RIDER HEAD to the RIDER (inventory); receive the RIDER STATUE.
• Place the RIDER STATUE (A). Take the WINDMILL BLADE.
• Move down.
• Attach the WINDMILL BLADE (B); take the SEESAW SEAT.
• Move forward.

• Add the SEESAW SEAT (C).
• Take the PIANO KEY (3/3) (D).
• Add the three PIANO KEYS (E).

• Play the HOP (F); receive the CABIN KEY.
• Move down.
• Insert the CABIN KEY (G).
• Enter the Private Cabin.

• Talk to Richard Burkins (H).
• Offer the THREATENING NOTE (I).
• Take the HORSE FIGURINE (J).

• Take the BAYONET (K). Add the TABLE ORNAMENT; take the BIRD HEAD.
• Move down.
• Attach the BIRD HEAD (L); take the RADIO KNOB (1/2).
• Move down.

• Insert the HORSE FIGURINE (M). Read the note; take the GUN SIGN.
• Move through the memory (N).
• Return to the Private Cabin.

• Insert the GUN SIGN (O). Take the JEWEL BOX and RADIO KNOB (2/2).
• Open the panel (P). Take the BATTERY. Add the two RADIO KNOBS. Take the BUTTON HOOK.
• Move down.

• Use the BUTTON HOOK (Q); take the MINIATURE WINDOW.
• Enter the Private Cabin.
• Insert the MINIATURE WINDOW (R); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (S-A). Take the CLOVER EMBLEM.
• Return to the Old Town.

• Insert the CLOVER EMBLEM (B).
• Enter the Front Yard.

Chapter 5: The Farmhouse

• Take the PLANK (1/3) (C).
• Play the HOP (D); receive the STAIRS TOKEN.
• Use the BAYONET (E). Read the note; take the GRAIN SYMBOL and BLEACH.
• Enter the Windmill Ground Floor (F).

• Take the PLANK (2/3) (G).
• Insert the STAIRS TOKEN (H); take the HAMMER TOKEN and HONEY JAR.
• Insert the GRAIN SYMBOL (I). Lift the lid; take the GOLDEN LION.
• Move down.

• Take the TOOLBOX (J). Place the HONEY JAR; take the PLANK (3/3) and BRICK.
• Enter the Windmill Ground Floor.
• Insert the HAMMER TOKEN onto the TOOLBOX (inventory); take the NAILS.
• Place the three PLANKS (K), then the NAILS; use the BRICK.
• Go up to the Windmill Tower.

• Take the DUSTER (L).
• Move down.
• Take the ALCOHOL (M). Use the DUSTER; take the TRAIN RAIL.
• Go up to the Windmill Tower.

• Read the note (N); take the HELMET TOKEN. Insert the BATTERY and TRAIN RAIL. Press the red switch. Take the RED HEART.
• Return to the Front Yard.
• Insert the HELMET TOKEN onto the TOOLBOX (inventory); take the WHITE HEART.
• Add the RED HEART and WHITE HEART to the HEARTS BASE (inventory); receive the DOOR ORNAMENT.
• Insert the DOOR ORNAMENT (O).
• Enter the Farmhouse.

• Take the LOCOMOTIVE TOKEN (P).
• Take the RAKE (Q).
• Return to the Windmill Ground Floor.

• Use the RAKE (R).
• Play the HOP (S); receive the SMALL NET.
• Go up to the Windmill Tower.

• Use the SMALL NET (T); take the BOX TILES (1/2).
• Insert the LOCOMOTIVE TOKEN (U); take the LIGHTER and CABINET TOKEN (1/2).
• Insert the GOLDEN LION on the JEWEL BOX (inventory); take the RIBBON SLOT and BOX TILES (2/2).
• Insert the two BOX TILES (V); play the mini-game.

• Solution: 15-14-19-18-17-16-21-22-17-12-11-6-7-2-3-8-9-14-19-24-25-20-19-18-23-24-25 (W). Take the MURAL SEGMENTS (1/2) and TOOLBOX KEY.
• Return to the Farmhouse.

• Insert the TOOLBOX KEY into the TOOLBOX (inventory); take the DIAMOND PENDANT and HAND DRILL.
• Open the panel (X). Use the DIAMOND PENDANT. Read the note; take the ANCHOR EMBLEM.
• Use the HAND DRILL (Y).
• Enter the Kitchen.

• Take the CABINET TOKEN (2/2) (Z).
• Move down.
• Add the two CABINET TOKENS (A); play the mini-game.

• Solution: 2-5-2-5-1-1-5-1-1-5-3-5-2-5-1-5-1-2-2 (B). Take the ACID.
• Enter the Kitchen.

• Pour the ACID (C).
• Go down into the Cellar.
• Take the GAS-BOMB RECIPE (D).
• Move down.

• Open the panel (E). Use the LIGHTER.
• Add the GAS BOMB RECIPE (F); take the safety goggles. Lift the kettle lid, then add the ALCOHOL, then BLEACH. Take the GAS BOMB.
• Return to the Cellar.

• Throw the GAS BOMB (G).
• Lift the switch (H).
• Lift the mask (I). Take SARAH’S PHOTO.

• Open the portal (J); insert the ANCHOR EMBLEM. Read the note; take the SEA PICTURE.
• Move the bottles (K); take the KITCHEN-GRATE HANDLE.
• Move down.

• Add the SEA PICTURE (L). Move the waves to match the picture; take the SEAM RIPPER.
• Add the KITCHEN-GRATE HANDLE (M); lift the panel; play the HOP. Receive the PRESSURE VALVE.
• Return to the Cellar.

• Use the SEAM RIPPER (N); take the SUN CARVING.
• Move down twice.
• Add the SUN CARVING (O); take the PRESSURE GAUGE.
• Return to the Cellar.
• Insert the PRESSURE GAUGE (P) and PRESSURE VALVE; play the mini-game.

• Solution: (Q).
• Talk to Stephen (R).

Chapter 6: The Office

• Go to the Backyard (S).
• Take the KITCHEN MALLET (T).
• Move forward to the Office Entrance.
• Take the APPLE BADGE (U).
• Move down, then go left to Reedley’s Stables.

• Take the BARBEQUE EMBLEM (W).
• Move the rope (X) and harness; add the APPLE BADGE. Take the TRAILER HANDLE.
• Move forward.

• Remove the sheet (Y); play the HOP. Receive the METAL PIPE.
• Use the TRAILER HANDLE (Z), then the KITCHEN MALLET. Take the PEACOCK TOKEN and SCHEMATIC.
• Return to the Office Entrance.

• Take the BUGGY TOKEN (1/2) (A). Insert the BARBEQUE EMBLEM; take the LEAF TILE (1/3) and HOSE CONNECTOR.
• Move down.
• Attach the HOSE CONNECTOR (B).
• Place the PEACOCK TOKEN (C); take the DEGREASER.
• Go to Reedley’s Stables.

• Open the toolbox (D). Use the DEGREASER; take the HOOF PICK.
• Move down.
• Move the pillows (E). Use the HOOF PICK; take the MURAL SEGMENTS (2/2).
• Return to Reedley’s Stables.

• Place the two MURAL SEGMENTS (F); play the mini-game.
• Solution: 1-2-3-5 (G-H).
• Enter the Stables Interior.

• Talk to Sarah (I).
• Play the HOP (J); receive the HAIRPIN.
• Return to the Training Grounds.

• Pick up the STONES (K). Use the HAIRPIN; take the MEDICAL KIT and NUMBER 5.
• Return to the Stables Interior.
• Offer the MEDICAL KIT (L). Talk to Walter.

• Open the box (M). Take the FORKED ANTLER.
• Move the jacket (N). Insert the NUMBER 5. Take the THICK RUBBER and LEAF TILE (2/3).
• Add the THICK RUBBER and STONES to the FORKED ANTLER (inventory); receive the SLINGSHOT.
• Use the SLINGSHOT (O).

• Take the SUGAR CUBES (P).
• Offer the SUGAR CUBES (Q). Take the LEAF TILE (3/3).
• Return to the Office Entrance.
• Add the three LEAF TILES (R); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (S). Take the CABLE.
• Return to the Training Grounds.

• Put the SCHEMATIC and CABLE in the METAL PIPE (inventory). Receive the CATCHER TOOL.
• Use the CATCHER TOOL (T); take the RUSTY KEY.
• Return to the Backyard.
• Use the RUSTY KEY (U); take the GRILL FORK.
• Return to the Office Entrance.

• Lift the lid (V); use the GRILL FORK; receive the MEAT.
• Offer the MEAT (W).
• Enter the Office.

• Talk to everyone (X).
• Add SARAH’S PHOTO (Y); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (Z).

• Talk to everyone (A-B).

• Take the WIRE (C). Add the RIBBON SLOT. Take the PINCERS.
• Return to Reedley’s Stables.

• Use the PINCERS (D); take the ROSE CARVING.
• Return to the Office Entrance.
• Take the GAZEBO KEY (E). Insert the ROSE CARVING; take the RING.
• Enter the Office.
• Exit to the River Crossing (F).

• Insert the GAZEBO KEY (G).
• Play the HOP (H); receive the RIDING CROP.

• Insert the RING (I); take the METAL PLAQUE.
• Use the RIDING CROP (J); take the BRIEFCASE KEY.
• Move down.

• Insert the METAL PLAQUE (K); take the BUGGY TOKEN (2/2).
• Insert the BRIEFCASE KEY (L); take the FOLDING SAW.
• Return to the Backyard.

• Lift the seat (M). Insert the two BUGGY TOKENS; take the CONNECTORS.
• Return to the River Crossing.
• Insert the CONNECTORS (N) and the WIRE; play the mini-game.

• Solution: 1-2-4×2-5-1-4-5-3-2-5-3-2-5-2-1-4×3-3-5 (O).
• Move forward to the Shooting Range.

• Take the INCOMPLETE WALKIE-TALKIE (P).
• Use the FOLDING SAW (Q); take the LOCK JEWEL.
• Move down.

• Use the LOCK JEWEL (R); take the ANTENNA.
• Move forward.
• Attach the ANTENNA to the INCOMPLETE WALKIE-TALKIE (inventory); receive the WALKIE-TALKIE.
• Add the WALKIE-TALKIE (S).

• Move the walkie-talkie (T); play the mini-game.

• Solution: (U).
• Congratulations! You’ve completed Off the Record: The Final Interview.