# Clickbait Walkthrough

So you’re trying to play Clickbait…and you’re scratching your head, thinking why would this first time IF author do it like that? Clearly it’s you, not me…let me offer some guidance and we can walk through this experience together. Everyone needs a little hand holding sometimes. (In all seriousness - thank you for playing Clickbait! I’ve done my best to recruit rigorous and merciless play testers to make sure everything runs smoothly but there’s bound to still be confusion so I hope this is helpful!)

Puzzle F.A.Q. — spoiler-safe walkthrough. Click a hint to reveal; open Solution only if you want the exact command. Scroll down for the list of commands by room but beware of spoilers!!

How do I unlock the dented metal door?
Hint 1

This door won’t open the normal way — you’ll need extra strength. Shouldn’t be a problem for a gym rat like you.

Hint 2

You already have something useful sloshing around in that backpack of yours.

Solution

`DRINK SHAKE, KICK DOOR`

How do I unlock the lockbox?
Hint 1

Someone in the tunnels might know the code.

Hint 2

Try talking to Crazy Rat Man more than once. Show some interest in his hobbies.

Solution

`ASK CRAZY RAT MAN ABOUT RATS`(x3). Keep asking until he gives you the code. Then, once you're back in the Blue Tunnel Segment: `ENTER CODE 4725`.

How do I get Officer Johnson to fall asleep?
Hint 1

He might be a burly man, but he has a known weakness for calming sounds.

Hint 2

There’s a battered device somewhere in the train that plays music. If you were smart, you picked it up.

Solution

`TURN ON RADIO`. The lullaby will put Officer Johnson to sleep (he's just a big softie on the inside).

How do I get Lily to talk to me?
Hint 1

She’s holding something important. Try examining Lily.

Hint 2

Directly ask about what she’s got in her sweaty little hand.

Solution

`ASK LILY ABOUT NOTE`

How do I find Lily’s bunny?
Hint 1

Kids tend to give information in roundabout, frustrating ways. Try asking Lily about the bunny.

Hint 2

Keep following up on what Lily mentions. Persistence is key with little kids. `OPEN LUGGAGE RACK.`, `SEARCH SHADOWS`, `OPEN MAINTENANCE PANEL`

Solution

Keep asking Lily and check the places she mentions until you realize the bunny is up past the escape hatch. Or check the escape hatch sooner and bypass this frustrating questioning arc!

How do I get up to the escape hatch?
Hint 1

Well it's high up so...how does one usually climb to high places?

Hint 2

Look in the Red Tunnel Segment for a handy dandy rope.

Solution

Take the rope (`TAKE ROPE`), put it on the hook (`PUT ROPE ON HOOK`), and climb up (`GO UP`).

How do I clean the trapdoor?
Hint 1

You generally need water to clean things. Don't tell me you've never cleaned before, you heathen!

Hint 2

There’s a leak in the tunnels. Not great for the infrastructure, but it's your lucky day! Perhaps you might already be carrying something that can hold liquids? If you managed to pick it up, that is...

Solution

`FILL CUP WITH WATER` then `POUR CUP ON TRAPDOOR`.

How do I read the hidden sharpie message?
Hint 1

There’s a reason you brought a camera. I've been trying to get you to use it. I've been trying hard. But now I will force you, you're welcome. At least one of us wants you to win this contest.

Hint 2

Photos sometimes reveal things your eyes can’t!

Solution

`TAKE PHOTO OF TRAPDOOR` then `SAY PASSWORD`.

How do I go up in the Yellow Tunnel?
Hint 1

We need to get high again. Pun intended or happy accident? Did you remember to grab the rope after you were finished with that whole bunny business?

Hint 2

But uh oh, the rope alone won’t be enough. Go ask your rock climbing friends what kind of fasteners they use and be prepared for a two hour lecture. Don't say I didn't warn you. But now you know how to solve this one.

Solution

`PUT CARABINER ON ROPE`, then `PUT ROPE ON HOOK`.

How do I unlock the suspicious ceiling panel?
Hint 1

Suspicious things and secrets are related in all the best stories.

Hint 2

Follow your instincts. Do your best to make sure everything is back where it belongs in the Secret Supply Stash.

Solution

`TAKE PHOTO OF DRAWING`, `PUT NOTEBOOK ON SHELF`, then `UNLOCK CEILING PANEL WITH SMALL KEY`.

What is the correct button sequence?
Hint 1

Think carefully about where you’ve walked. I know it's been a long journey, but primary school kids could probably pick up on this one.

Hint 2

Ok come on it's about the tunnel colors. Don't tell me you didn't notice the tunnel colors!!

Solution

Press in order: Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Yellow (`PRESS GREEN BUTTON` … etc).

How do I get Larry to leave?
Hint 1

Larry is a romantic. I mean, aren't we all?

Hint 2

You’ll need proof that love really does exist. Did you...find love in a hopeless place, by any chance?

Solution

`GIVE LARRY LOVE LETTER`

How do I open the tin cabinet?
Hint 1

This is a really sticky cabinet, I'm sorry, it's gonna take some force. I don't know what made it sticky, that is unfortunately above my pay grade.

Hint 2

Something heavy-duty is needed here to pry it open.

Solution

Use the crowbar from the lockbox (`UNLOCK CABINET WITH CROWBAR`).

How do I get through the Storage Closet?
Hint 1

Those wires look painful. Maybe there's a way to cover them, but I'm no electrician.

Hint 2

Tape is the answer to your prayers, but a small roll probably isn’t enough.

Solution

Use the extra large roll of duct tape (`USE EXTRA LARGE ROLL OF DUCT TAPE ON WIRES`). If you drank protein sodas you're a little too beefy so you're going to want to, `EAT PROTEIN NACHOS` first. You'll see why. RIP your stomach.

How do I read what’s written behind the ceiling fan?
Hint 1

You’re too short. I said what I said.

Hint 2

You'll have to stand on something, but that chair looks pretty darn rickety.

Solution

`USE WRENCH ON CHAIR`, `STAND ON CHAIR`, then `TAKE PHOTO OF FAN`. If you've been a bit overzealous with the photo challenge and you find yourself out of photos, `KICK FAN`. The karate kid in you is alive and well at this point.

How do I get Barry to trust me?
Hint 1

Barry is like, really into fitness. `ASK BARRY ABOUT HIS INTERESTS`

Hint 2

He's also suspicious and a little bit deranged from being imprisoned down here. You are (hopefully) carrying something that might impress him.

Solution

`GIVE BARRY FITBIT` or `SHOW BARRY FITBIT`.

## Room by Room (Mostly) Essential Commands

Note: The game will force you to use all your photos before you can finish in order to give you a final score. Most items/characters are able to be photographed. For the sake of not repeating the same command a million times, note that you will have to take 11 photos. You can take them whenever you want (mostly).

Train Car 7000
Action 1

`TAKE ALL`

Action 2

`TAKE PHOTO OF SIGN`

Action 3

`DRINK PROTEIN SHAKE`, `KICK DOOR`

Train Car 7001
Action 1

`TAKE NOTEBOOK`

Action 2

`WAKE OFFICER`

Action 3

`ASK OFFICER ABOUT BLUE KEY CARD`

Action 4

`TURN ON RADIO`

Action 5

`TAKE BLUE KEY CARD`

Train Car 7245
Action 1

`TAKE ALL`

Train Car 7244
Action 1

`ASK LILY ABOUT NOTE`

Action 2

`ASK LILY ABOUT BUNNY`(x3)

Action 3

`OPEN LUGGAGE RACK`, `SEARCH SHADOWS`, `OPEN MAINTENANCE PANEL`

Action 4

`ASK LILY ABOUT BUNNY`

Action 5

`PUT ROPE ON HOOK`

Action 6

`GO UP`

Action 7

`GIVE LILY BUNNY`

Action 8

`ASK LILY ABOUT NOTE`, `READ NOTE`, `TAKE ROPE`

Train Roof
Action 1

`TAKE BUNNY`

Action 2

`GO DOWN`

Red Tunnel Segment
Action 1

`TAKE ROPE`

Action 2

`ASK CRAZY RAT MAN ABOUT RATS`(x3)

Blue Tunnel Segment
Action 1

`UNLOCK DOOR WITH BLUE KEY CARD`

Action 2

`ENTER CODE _ _ _ _`(Open Action 3 for code)

Action 3

`ENTER CODE 4725`

Action 4

`OPEN LOCKBOX`, `EXAMINE LOCKBOX`

Action 5

`TAKE ALL`

Purple Tunnel Segment
Action 1

`FILL CUP WITH WATER`

Action 2

`POUR CUP ON TRAPDOOR`

Action 3

`TAKE PHOTO OF TRAPDOOR`

Action 4

`SAY PASSWORD.`, `GO DOWN.`

Action 5

`UNLOCK CRACKED STEEL FIRE DOOR WITH PURPLE KEY CARD`

Secret Supply Stash
Action 1

`TAKE ALL`

Action 2

`TAKE PHOTO OF DISTURBING DRAWING`

Action 3

`PUT NOTEBOOK ON SHELF`

Yellow Tunnel Segment
Action 1

`PUT CARABINER ON ROPE`

Action 2

`PUT ROPE ON HOOK`

Action 3

`GO UP`

Yellow Tunnel Ledge
Action 1

`UNLOCK SUSPICIOUS CEILING PANEL WITH SMALL KEY`, `OPEN CEILING PANEL` (Note: All of these are optional, but fun!)

Action 2

`TAKE SODA` (x5)

Action 3

`DRINK SODA`(x5) Hint...try punching some doors...or vending machines.

Maintenance Tunnel Ledge
Action 1

`PRESS GREEN BUTTON`

Action 2

`PRESS BLUE BUTTON`

Action 3

`PRESS RED BUTTON`

Action 4

`PRESS PURPLE BUTTON`

Action 5

`PRESS YELLOW BUTTON`

Action 6

`GO DOWN` (Note: this is a photo checkpoint. You need to have taken at least 3 photos to move on.)

Main Maintenance Facility
Action 1

`GIVE LARRY LOVE LETTER`

Action 2

`UNLOCK CABINET WITH CROWBAR`

Action 3

`TAKE ALL`

Storage Closet
Action 1

`TURN ON CELL PHONE` If you haven't already. Truly shocking in this day and age that you've made it this far without looking at your phone once.

Action 2

`EAT PROTEIN NACHOS` (if you drank the sodas earlier, now you're nice and weak again, no more door punching!)

Action 3

`USE EXTRA LARGE ROLL OF DUCT TAPE ON EXPOSED WIRES`

Action 4

`GO DOWN`

Illicit Closet
Action 1

`TAKE PHOTO OF TINY CRACK`

Action 2

`GO UP`

Break Room
Action 1

`KICK VENDING MACHINE`

Action 2

`TAKE PROTEIN NACHOS`, `EAT PROTEIN NACHOS` (if you drank the sodas earlier, now you're nice and weak again, no more door punching!)

Boss's Office
Action 1

`USE WRENCH ON CHAIR`

Action 2

`STAND ON CHAIR`

Action 3

`TAKE PHOTO OF FAN`, or if you're out of photos `KICK FAN`

Action 4

`PRESS SECRET BUTTON`

Action 5

`GO DOWN`

Cellar
Action 1

`ASK BARRY ABOUT HIS INTERESTS`

Action 2

`SHOW BARRY FITBIT`, or `GIVE BARRY FITBIT`

Action 3

`TAKE GREEN KEY CARD`

Action 4

`GO UP`

Green Tunnel Segment
Action 1

`UNLOCK EMERGENCY HATCH WITH GREEN KEY CARD`

Action 2

`GO UP`