Fear for Sale: The 13 keys Walkthrough

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General Tips

• This is the official guide for Fear for Sale: The 13 Keys.
• This guide does not mention each time you have to zoom into a location; the screenshots show each zoom scene.
• Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOPs. This guide does not show screenshots of the HOPs, however, it is mentioned when a HOP is available and the inventory item collected.
• This guide will give step-by-step solutions for all puzzles that are not random. Please read the instructions in the game for each puzzle.
• Use the map to travel quickly to a location.

Chapter 1: Checking In

• Speak to the woman; approach the entrance; read the newspaper; take the FIREMAN (A).
• Place the FIREMAN (B).
• Take the FIRE HOSE and LEVER (C).

• Attach the LEVER and FIRE HOSE (D). Pick up the SCALE HANGER (E).
• Douse the flames (F) with the hose; open the door and enter the hotel.

• Speak to the woman (G); follow her up the stairs.
• Open the fuse box; take the LEFT SCALE and BABY CARRIAGE (H).
• Walk down.

• Pick up the VALVE (I) and grab the HOSE (J).

• Take the map (K).
• Insert the BABY CARRIAGE (L) to trigger a fragment HOP; Collect the pieces to complete the box lid.

• Take the ELASTIC HEADBAND and LEAF EMBLEM (N).
• Walk down.
• Attach the VALVE (O); turn to activate a HOP (P).
• Play the HOP; get a MECHANICAL WOODPECKER.

• Use the MECHANICAL WOODPECKER (Q); take the BROKEN LEAF BLOWER (R).
• Select and open the BROKEN LEAF BLOWER to add the ELASTIC HEADBAND and HOSE (S) for a LEAF BLOWER (Inventory).

• Use the LEAF EMBLEM (T); take the BUNDLE (U).
• Open the BUNDLE (Inventory); take the LOCKPICK.
• Return to the Hallway.
• Use the LEAF BLOWER (V).
• Insert the LOCKPICK (W) to open a puzzle.

• Use the arrows to guide the ball (1) through the maze to the exit (2).
• Solution: U-D-Rx2-Ux2-Rx2-D-Rx2-U-D-U-D-U-Rx2-Ux2-R.
• Enter the room.

• Pick up the PHOTO HALF (X).
• Walk down twice.
• Take the TILE (Y) and add the PHOTO HALF ; select the picture; take the WINDOW HANDLE (Z).
• Return to Room 13.

• Open the blinds (A); attach the WINDOW HANDLE (B); take the LIGHT SWITCH (C).
• Use LIGHT SWITCH (D).

Chapter 2: The Nightmare

• Pick up the RECEIVER and PAW (E).
• Use the PAW (F). Take the TAPE (G).
• Use the TAPE (H); put the plug in the socket to trigger a HOP.
• Play the HOP to receive a SILVER FEATHER.

• Use the SILVER FEATHER (I).
• Take and place the HEART HALF (J).
• Grab the BREAKER SWITCH and DOLL’S ARM (K).

• Take the DOLL (L).
• Attach the mechanical DOLL’S ARM; take the GOLD FEATHER (M).
• Use the GOLD FEATHER (M1); take a FLASHLIGHT.

• Select the eye; use the FLASHLIGHT after the reaction (N).
• Place the DOLL (O) to open a puzzle (O1).

• Move the DOLL (1) through the gates to the keyhole (2) using the arrows.
• Solution (O1): Ux2-L-D-U-R-D-Lx2-U.

Chapter 3: Room 16

• Move the pillow (P) for a STRANGE KEY and TILE.
• Place the RECEIVER; answer the phone; take the STICKPIN and RIGHT SCALE (Q).
• Walk down.

• Place and flip the BREAKER SWITCH (R) to trigger a HOP (S).
• Play the HOP to receive a TILE (Inventory).
• Walk down.

• Take the scrap (T).
• Add the three TILES (U) to open a puzzle.
• Slide the tiles so the tile background colors match the image background colors.

• Solution (V-W).

• Take the GLUE (X).
• Move items to find the EYE MASK (Y).
• Walk down.

• Add the LEFT SCALE and RIGHT SCALE to the SCALE HANGER for SCALES.
• Use the SCALES and EYE MASK (Z).
• Take the PAINT RESTORER and KNIFE (A).
• Return to the Hallway.

• Use the PAINT RESTORER (B).
• Select the painting and take the MAGNET (C).
• Enter Room 13.

• Use the MAGNET to attract NUMBER 6 (D).
• Walk down.
• Insert NUMBER 6 (E) to pop out the doorknob.
• Enter Room 16.

• Speak to the man (F) to receive a CLOSED LOCKET (F).
• Take the GRAPE TILE (G) to open a puzzle.

• Solution (H).
• Take the MAN FIGURINE (I).

• Use the MAN FIGURINE (J) to trigger a fragment HOP.
• Play the HOP to take a KEY CARD (K).
• Return to the Lobby.
• Use the KEY CARD (L).
• Enter the shaft.

• Play the HOP (M); receive the SAM FIGURINE.
• Use the GRAPE TILE and take WINE (N).
• Walk down.

• Place the SAM FIGURINE (O); take the GUNPOWDER.
• Return to Room 16.
• Pour the WINE; use the KNIFE; get the ARMORED GLOVE (P).
• Go to the Boiler Room.

• Use the ARMORED GLOVE to retrieve the CANNONBALL (Q).
• Place the GUNPOWDER; place, then load the CANNONBALL (R) to trigger a puzzle.

• Solution (R1): Drag the flame (1) along the path; drag down, right, up and left at (2). Repeat (2) moves.

• Complete the path (3) to the wick (4).
• Walk right; speak to the woman.

• Attempt to use the STRANGE KEY (S).
• Combine the CLOSED LOCKET and STICKPIN for a LOCKET.
• Give the LOCKET (T).
• Play the HOP; receive a LIBRARY CARD.

Chapter 4: Jack’s Past

• Grab the EYE (U).
• Walk down; speak to Jack.
• Open the door (V) and take the EMBLEM HALF 1.
• Attempt to take the wig (W); play the fragment HOP.

• Use the GLUE; take the WIG (X).
• Trigger a puzzle with the LIBRARY CARD (Y).

• Solution (Y1): scroll through the buttons (1) to match the pattern (2). Place the clock hand (3) on the face (4). Press the clock rivet (4).
• Touch the woman (5). Put the number (6) on the clock face (7). Press the rivet.
• Touch the man (8). Get the missing piece (9); use it (10) to get the number 3. Repeat the process with the last figure.
• Walk up the stairs.

• Get the SCISSOR JACK (Z); grab LION 1 (A).
• Walk down.

• Use the SCISSOR JACK (B); press button 3 (C).

• Grab the HALF-MOON (D).
• Zoom in on the pedestal; take the EAGLE and WRENCH (E).
• Walk down; press button 2.
• Enter Emma’s Nightmare room.

• Use the WIG; take the HOURGLASS (F).
• Exit the room; go up the stairs.
• Place the EAGLE (G).

• Insert the EYE; get STAINED GLASS 2 (H).
• Take the HANDLE (I); add the HOURGLASS (J) to trigger a puzzle.
• Flip the triangles to find the pattern.

• Solution (K).
• Play the HOP; receive STAINED GLASS 1.
• Return to the Nightmare Roof.

• Add STAINED GLASS 1 and STAINED GLASS 2 (L).
• Grab the STAR and CODED CYLINDER (M).
• Return to Emma’s Nightmare room.

• Add the STAR and HALF MOON (N).
• Get the HAMMER and BUTTON 1 (O).
• Walk down.
• Insert and press BUTTON 1 (P).
• Speak to the man; play the HOP; receive a HORN.

• Take the CHALK and DRAGON WING (Q).
• Grab LION 2 (R).
• Return to Emma’s Nightmare Room.

• Put the DRAGON WING (S); take the CRYSTAL SKULL.
• Use the CHALK (T).
• Insert the CODED CYLINDER (U); set tumblers to 2-0-6; take the JAR WITH ELECTRODE.
• Walk down.

• Add LION 1 and LION 2; take PARTS OF THE ANTENNA (V).
• Go to the Nightmare Roof.
• Use the PARTS OF ANTENNA and JAR WITH ELECTRODE (W); take JAR WITH LIGHTNING.

• Attach the HORN (X); insert the CRYSTAL SKULL to trigger a puzzle.

• Solution (Y).
• Grab the SCROLL.
• Go to the Nightmare Library.

• Play the HOP (Z); receive a BOX WITH EARS.
• Give the SCROLL; get AFRICA (A).
• Walk down.

• Put JAR WITH LIGHTNING (B); take CLAPPER (C).
• Return to Nightmare Roof.

• Add the CLAPPER (1); place the BOX WITH EARS (D).
• Use the mallet (E) to strike the bells (1, 2, 3); take the HOT AIR BALLOON.
• Go to the Nightmare Office.

• Place AFRICA (F); insert the HOT AIR BALLOON (F1); take EMBLEM HALF 2 (G).
• Return to the Nightmare Library.

• Insert EMBLEM HALF 1 and EMBLEM HALF 2 (H); take the MONOGRAM.
• Go to the Nightmare Office.
• Play the HOP; receive a RAINBOW CRYSTAL.
• Put the MONOGRAM (I); place the RAINBOW CRYSTAL (J) to trigger a puzzle.

• Solution (K).

• Use the WRENCH to remove the COGWHEEL (L).
• Combine the HANDLE and COGWHEEL to create a GEAR (Inventory).
• Use the GEAR (M) to raise the ladder.
• Climb down the ladder.

Chapter 5: The Park

• Open the book; read the note; take the OWL (N).
• Walk down.
• Place the OWL; take the KNIGHT (O).
• Climb down the ladder.
• Place the KNIGHT; take the ZIPPER PULL (P).
• Walk down.

• Fasten the ZIPPER PULL (Q); take the TICKET.
• Climb down the ladder.
• Insert the TICKET (R) to open a puzzle.

• Solution (R1).

• Play the HOP; receive a CHESS QUEEN.
• Take the TOY SOLDIER (S).
• Walk down; walk to the Treehouse; insert the TOY SOLDIER (T) to enter the Treehouse.

• Grab the HORSESHOE and FIREFLY (U).
• Walk down.

• Place the CHESS QUEEN); take the BROOCH and APPLE (V).
• Place the FIREFLY (W); take the LIGHT BULB.

• Add the BROOCH; take the BELL and COIN (X).
• Walk to the tunnel.

• Use the LIGHT BULB (Y).
• Insert the COIN; take the PHOTO (Z).
• Return to the Treehouse.

• Add the PHOTO (A); order (1-2-3).
• Take the BUGLE (B).
• Return to the Grotto.

• Place the BUGLE; take the PENNANT (C).
• Return to the Treehouse.
• Add the PENNANT; take the HARP (D).
• Return to the Grotto.
• Place the HARP (E); receive a FLASK BADGE.
• Return to the Treehouse.

• Read the note; place the FLASK BADGE (F).
• Place flask (1) on (2). Add flasks (3-4). Turn knob (5). Take ACID.
• Walk down three times.

• Use the ACID (G) to open the door.
• Walk down.
• Play the HOP; receive a HAT.
• Add the APPLE (H); take the CLOCK PENDULUM.
• Walk down.

• Place the CLOCK PENDULUM (I); take the RINGS.
• Return to the Grotto.
• Place the HAT (J).
• Place the RINGS; take the HOOK (K); grab the BUTTERFLY NET (L).
• Walk down.

• Use the BUTTERFLY NET; get the BUTTERFLY (M).
• Go to the Treehouse.
• Add the BUTTERFLY (N) to trigger a puzzle.

• Solution: 5-7-6-3-4-5-7-6-3-1-2-5-4-3-1-2-5-7-6-3-4-5-7-6-3-4-5-7-6-3-4-5-2-1-3-4-5-7-6-3-1-2-5-4.
• Take a REEL.

• Place the REEL and HOOK (O); select the reel and take the WIRE CUTTERS (P).
• Return to the Grotto.
• Use the WIRE CUTTERS to get the SHELL (Q).
• Play the HOP; receive a GEM.
• Combine the SHELL and GEM (Inventory); get a BEJEWELED SHELL.
• Walk down.

• Place the BEJEWELED SHELL; take the LIQUID NITROGEN (R).
• Return to the Lobby.
• Use the LIQUID NITROGEN (S); apply the HAMMER (T).
• Go down to the Boiler Room then right.

Chapter 6: Blue and Yellow Keys

• Pick up the OIL CAN; go through the door (U).
• Play the HOP; receive a KEY.
• Take the KEY (V); place the BELL; take the ANAGLYPHY (W).
• Move the mat, and pick up the second ANAGLYPHY (X).

• Place the two ANAGLYPHY pieces (Y); take the TOP HAT and KEY (Z).
• Insert the TOP HAT (A); open the cellar doors; grab the BOTTLE (B).
• Place the BOTTLE. Examine the bottles to trigger a puzzle (C).

• Solution (C1): b-c, a-b, b-c, c-a, b-c, a-b, b-c.
• Take the KEY (D).
• Walk down.

• Use the four KEYS in the blue locks (E).
• Go through the door (F).

• Play the HOP; receive PRUNING SHEARS.
• Take the HORSE (G).
• Pick up the DOLLAR NOTE and JACK’S PHOTO (H).
• Return to Near the House.

• Use the PRUNING SHEARS (I); get a BOUQUET OF FLOWERS.
• Combine the HORSESHOE and HORSE (Inventory) for an EQUESTRIAN ORNAMENT.
• Affix the EQUESTRIAN ORNAMENT (J) and enter the house.
• Place the DOLLAR NOTE on the cabinet door (K). Match the note and day color (L); take the HANDLE (M).
• Return to the Bedroom.

• Attach the HANDLE (N); take the CHIP and PLACEMAT.
• Return to the Dining Room.
• Place the BOUQUET OF FLOWERS and PLACEMAT (O) to trigger a fragment HOP.
• Play the HOP; take the LABEL (P). Take the KEY from Jack.

• Add the LABEL (Q); get a MUSICAL NOTE.
• Insert the CHIP (R); select the clock to open a puzzle.

• Solution (S): A-Bx2-Ax2-Dx2-Ex2-Cx4-Ax2-Dx2-Ex2.
• Take the SPRING and KEY (T).
• Walk down.
• Play the HOP; receive a PHONOGRAPH RECORD.

• Place the SPRING (U); take the HANDLE.
• Return to the Bedroom.
• Move the magazine (V); add the MUSICAL NOTE (W) to open a puzzle.

• Solution (X).
• Get the HAND CRANK and KEY (Y).
• Return to the Dining Room.

• Pick up the CUP (Z).
• Put the PHONOGRAPH RECORD and HAND CRANK; use the crank and take the BEAR (A).
• Return to the Bedroom.
• Place the BEAR (B). Take a KEY (C).
• Walk down.
• Insert the KEYS in the yellow locks (D); enter the new door and speak with Jack.

Chapter 7: Green and Red Keys

• Get the SEALED TUBE (E).
• Pick up the GAFF HOOK (F).
• Put the CUP (G); receive SUNFLOWER SEEDS.
• Return to the Bedroom.

• Use the GAFF HOOK to retrieve the suitcase; take MARTHA and the WHEEL (H).
• Return to the Backyard.
• Attach the HANDLE and WHEEL (I); pull the handle.
• Take the CLOUD (J).
• Play the HOP; receive a WEIGHT.

• Select the Mill (K) for a puzzle.
• Place MARTHA and the CLOUD on the side panel.
• Solution: a-b, e-d, c-d.
• Take a KEY.
• Enter the Mill.

• Attach the WEIGHT (L); read the note (M); take the KEY (N).
• Put the OIL CAN (O); pour the SUNFLOWER SEEDS (P); take the OIL.

• Use the OIL (Q).
• Open the SEALED TUBE (R); take the BRUSH.
• Walk down.
• Attach JACK’S PHOTO (S) and place the BRUSH.
• Complete the painting: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c.
• Read the note; take the SECTION OF PICTURE and KEY (T).
• Walk up.

• Add the SECTION OF PICTURE (V) to open a puzzle.
• Solution part 1 (V): 8-9-6-3-2-1-4-5-6-3-2-5.
• Solution part 2 (W): 4-1-2-5-8-7-4-5-8-9.
• Take the KEY(X).
• Walk down twice.
• Use the four green KEYS in the green locks.
• Go through the new door.

• Open the box and read the note.
• Take the BICYCLE HORN WITHOUT BULB; pick up the KNITTING (Y).
• Return to the Bedroom.
• Play the HOP; receive a DOVE.
• Place the KNITTING; take the WINGS (Z).
• Return to the Attic.

• Read the note (A).
• Take the CRYSTAL BALL; place the WINGS (B).
• Pick up the TREE (C).
• Return to the Dining Room.
• Move the books (D); insert the TREE (E); take the BULB (F).
• Return to the Mill.

• Combine the BICYCLE HORN WITHOUT BULB and BULB (Inventory); get a BICYCLE HORN.
• Use the BICYCLE HORN (G); take the BARREL KNOB.
• Walk down.
• Use the BARREL KNOB (H) to open the barrel; take the WOODWORKING PIECE (I) and THREAD (J).
• Walk up.
• Place the WOODWORKING PIECE (K); take the SUN (L).
• Return to the Attic.

• Place the SUN; take the CHIP and LAUREL WREATH (M).
• Pick up the THUMBTACKS and add the THREAD (N) to open a puzzle (O).
• Solution: 1-3, 3-5, 1-3, 1-4, 1-3, 2-5.
• Take the POTHOLDER.
• Return to the Mill.

• Use the POTHOLDER to retrieve the CAP (P).
• Walk down.
• Place the CAP (Q); take the SIGNET and CARABINER.
• Play the HOP (R); receive SOLVENT.
• Return to the Attic.

• Use the SOLVENT; attach the CARABINER; take the CHAIN (S).
• Return to the Bedroom.
• Hook the CHAIN to the chandelier and pull; take the SPRIG ORNAMENT (T).
• Return to the Attic.
• Insert the LAUREL WREATH, DOVE and SPRIG ORNAMENT (U); speak to Jack; take the red KEY.
• Walk down.

• Use the red KEY (V) to trigger a puzzle.
• Solution (W).
• Speak to Jack; take the PICTURE LOCKET.

Chapter 8: The Summoning

• Speak to the woman; take the KEY (Y).
• Go to the Hallway.
• Use the KEY (Z).
• Select the panel (A); press 2 (B).
• Speak to the apparition; play the HOP; receive a MEDAL.

• Pick up the LAMP and GLASS BOX (C); move the blueprint (D); speak to the woman.
• Place the CRYSTAL BALL; take the MAGNIFIER (E).
• Walk down; press button 1.

• Place the MAGNIFIER (F); take the INKWELL.
• Go to the Roof.
• Pick up the FIRE disc (G); add the MEDAL; take the GLASS-CUTTER and RECEPTION BELL (H).
• Combine the GLASS BOX and GLASS-CUTTER (Inventory); remove the DEMON BADGE.
• Return to the Lobby.
• Use the RECEPTION BELL to get a CHISEL (I).
• Return to the Boiler Room.
• Play the HOP; receive WAX.

• Insert the DEMON BADGE (J).
• Enter the Secret Room; speak to the woman.
• Pick up the CANVAS (K).
• Use the INKWELL to get the SUNDIAL GNOMON (L).

• Select the dark desk (M).
• Put down the LAMP (N).
• Add the SIGNET and WAX to the tray (O).
• Use the knife (1) to cut the wax (2). Put the cut wax in the spoon (3) and hold next to the lamp (4).
• Put the signet (5) in the melted wax (6) to create SEALING WAX (P).
• Return to Jack’s Office.

• Put up the CANVAS and THUMBTACKS (Q); take the DIARY.
• Read the note and use the SEALING WAX (R); take the SAM PHOTO.
• Play the HOP(S); receive a SUNDIAL PART.
• Return to the Roof.

• Place the SUNDIAL GNOMON and SUNDIAL PART; take the LIGHTNING disc (T).
• Add the CHIP to the wall (U) to trigger a puzzle.

• Solution (V): 3×2-4-3×2-4-3-2.
• Take the MINERAL (W).
• Return to the office.

• Place the MINERAL (X) to trigger a fragment HOP for additional minerals.
• Insert the FIRE and LIGHTNING discs (Y); add the CHISEL.
• Select the hammer and chisel to create a FACETED CRYSTAL (Z).
• Return to the Secret Room.
• Combine the PICTURE LOCKET and SAM PHOTO (Inventory); get a PICTURE LOCKET WITH PHOTO.
• Place the DIARY; insert the PICTURE LOCKET WITH PHOTO (A) to open a puzzle.

• Solution (B).
• Place the FACETED CRYSTAL; take a SUMMONER CRYSTAL.
• Walk down and right.

• Insert the SUMMONER CRYSTAL (C).
• Select the floor pattern to open a puzzle (D).
• Solution: 3-2-b-3×2-2×2-b-3×2-2-a-2-b-2-1×2-a-2×2-1×2-a.
• Congratulations. You have completed Fear For Sale: The 13 Keys.