============================================================================== THE SECRET OF BASTOW MANOR - WALKTHROUGH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ · Version 01.00 [07/24/10] · This document is copyrighted (c) 2010 by Lynn Brown A.K.A. enigmaopoeia http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/3667.html O============================================================================O | [00] TABLE OF CONTENTS | O============================================================================O · [01] INTRODUCTION · [02] PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS · [03] GAME MECHANICS · [04] INTRODUCTION · [05] DETAILED WALKTHROUGH · [06] 154 MOVES WALKTHROUGH · [07] MAP · [08] INVENTORY · [09] DEATH LIST · [10] FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · [11] REVISION HISTORY · [12] LEGAL INFORMATION · [13] SPECIAL THANKS [NOTE: Please use CTRL + F to navigate through my guide better!] O============================================================================O | [01] INTRODUCTION | O============================================================================O The Secret of Bastow Manor, also called Secret of Bastow Manor 64, is a graphical text adventure released around 1983 for the Commodore 64 as part of the VIC-20 COMPUTER series by SoftGold. It was developed by Daryll Reynolds. The description on the back of the box states, "You stand on the moors outside Bastow Manor. Old-man Bastow has disappeared, or so the story goes, leaving rumours of his wealth hidden somewhere in the Manor. The baying of hounds behind the walls brings to mind tales of wandering ghosts and hidden traps. Can you find the treasure, solve the mysteries...and LIVE!" There are unmarked spoilers in this document. I written this in a way to tell the player how to beat this game and I may skip areas that serve no purpose in getting toward the end. To experience the most fulfillment is to explore areas on your own and use this as a guide to help keep you on the right track. I hope you enjoy playing this game as much as I did! O============================================================================O | [02] PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS | O============================================================================O o------------------------------------------------------------------o | LOADING THE PROGRAM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o To load program tape into your computer, first make sure that the heads on your cassette deck are clean and demagnetised, then simply following this procedure: (a) Switch on the computer, insert the cassette and rewind the tape if necessary. Make sure that the datasette is as far as possible from the computer, T.V. or monitor. (b) Hold down the 'SHIFT' key, and press the 'RUN/STOP' key. You will be asked to 'PRESS PLAY ON TAPE'. Having done this, the program will automatically load and run. If the screen displays '?LOAD ERROR', or the tape rolls through to the end of the cassette without anything happening, then switch off the computer, switch on and try again. If this does not work, then turn over the cassette and go back to step (a) above. In the unlikely event that you cannot get any copy to load, return the program tape to your dealer. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECRET OF BASTOW MANOR 64 | o------------------------------------------------------------------o In adventures, you instruct the computer with two-word English commands, consisting of a verb and a noun. Your computer will respond as appropriate. Your aim is to solve the puzzles and mysteries within this adventure by taking note of all occurrences and using your logic. If there is no response to a word, try another. It will be helpful to take note of any clues and make a map as you explore. Keep pen and paper handy! Some commands to remember are: Look -- To examine objects at the site Go -- To travel from site to site Get -- To pick up an item to use Drop -- To put down an item I -- To list items you are carrying G -- To list all exits from each site Save -- To save game to tape or disk Quit -- To end the frustration Discovery of other words that apply is left up to your logic. In loading this multi-part adventure, type (load) and press (return). On (ready) type (run) and press (return). Leave the play button depressed. Your computer will load and run the following parts. For disk version simply -- load "Manor", 8 (return). O============================================================================O | [03] GAME MECHANICS | O============================================================================O o------------------------------------------------------------------o | PACK | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You can view what items the protagonist is currently carrying in his inventory by typing 'I' and press (return). He can only carry up to five items in his pack, and there will be instances where you must drop an item you are carrying to make room for another. Make sure to note where you have dropped the item to prevent you from running around aimlessly trying to find it. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | EXITS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o To see all of the possible exits, type 'G' for a list of them at your current location. There may be instances where you cannot use a direction command to enter a specific locations, and instead need to type 'GO (site)' or 'CLIMB (site)'. For example: In order to enter the Bastow Manor, you have to type 'GO GATE'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DOGS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o As soon as you open the gates to the Manor, Bastow's guard dogs will chase after the protagonist as long as he is out in the open. To avoid being attacked, you must run to safety within seven moves. The limited number of moves are as follows: · MOVE 1 = It will warn you, "I hear dogs howling !!" · MOVE 2 = You are given one free move at your disposal. · MOVE 3 = The first time you hear the dogs barking, "BARK! BARK! BARK!" · MOVE 4 = The second time you hear the dogs barking, "BARK! BARK! BARK!" · MOVE 5 = The third time you hear the dogs barking, "BARK! BARK! BARK!" · MOVE 6 = The fourth time you hear the dogs barking, "BARK! BARK! BARK!" · MOVE 7 = The fifth time you hear the dogs barking, "BARK! BARK! BARK!" · MOVE 8 = You are attacked by the dogs, "The dogs attack me..." If you are at a safe spot and get back into the open, the game will reset itself back to MOVE 1 with, "I hear dogs howling !!" o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SAFE SPOTS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o The only way to avoid the dogs is to find a safe spot, there are three which you can use: · 'CLIMB TREE' at the manor wall to reach the top of a dead tree. · 'S' at the garden outside a shed to enter the storage shed. · 'CLIMB LADDER' at the east side of the manor to be at the window ledge. When you are at any one of these safe spots, the game will reset the dogs back to MOVE 1 with, "I hear dogs howling !!" O============================================================================O | [04] INTRODUCTION | O============================================================================O The title screen starts up with a black background and shows an image of the Bastow Manor with the text "THE SECRET OF BASTOW MANOR" and "1983". Then a gray bat will fly across the screen. It will now show you the special commands for this game. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SPECIAL COMMANDS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Special Commands 'I' Lists contents of pack 'SAVE' Saves current game 'G' Lists exits from sites 'QUIT' Stops hair pulling Direction Commands First letter only 'E' -- East etc Then you are asked, "Do you wish to resume a saved game" with the options to select "Y/N?". Type 'N' and press (return). O============================================================================O | [05] DETAILED WALKTHROUGH | O============================================================================O Can you find the treasure, solve the mysteries...and LIVE... o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR GATES | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You are standing outside the Manor gates. The gate in front of you is locked and upon closer examination, there is an iron key on the ground inside the Manor. Too bad it is out of reach. You can try to climb the wall, but you will slip and break your neck. The only possible exit here is to the south, so type 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR WALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o There is a tree, mailbox, and sign here. The mailbox is locked. And the sign reads, "BASTOW MANOR -- KEEP OUT". The dead tree here is sturdy enough, so 'CLIMB TREE'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | TOP OF A DEAD TREE | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK TREE' and you will notice a branch. 'BREAK BRANCH' and 'GET BRANCH' to carry it in your pack. We can use this branch to get that iron key. Then 'CLIMB TREE' to climb back down and go 'N' back to the gates. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR GATES | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK GATE' to notice the iron key on the ground, 'GET KEY' and 'IRON'. This iron key can be used to unlock the gate and the mailbox. Let's go 'S' back to the mailbox for now. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR WALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Use the iron key to 'UNLOCK MAILBOX' and 'LOOK MAILBOX' to see the contents inside. There is a letter, 'GET LETTER' and 'READ LETTER', "The left is right..or is the right wrong?". Remember this clue and 'DROP LETTER'. 'LOOK MAILBOX' once more to discover a torch inside. 'GET TORCH' and go back 'N' to the gates. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR GATES | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'UNLOCK GATE'. Then 'DROP KEY' and 'IRON' since we don't need it anymore. 'OPEN GATE'. Then the protagonist notes, "I hear dogs howling !!" Now Bastow's guard dogs will chase after you. You are given seven moves to find a safe spot, or the dogs will attack you. "GO GATE" to enter inside the Manor. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GRAVEL PATH | o------------------------------------------------------------------o The dogs will be after you soon, however there is a safe place nearby. Go 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GARDEN OUTSIDE A SHED | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "BARK! BARK! BARK!", five moves left. First 'LOOK SHED' and you will notice a ladder nearby. "BARK! BARK! BARK!", four moves left. Now 'GET LADDER'. "BARK! BARK! BARK!", three moves left. Quickly go 'S' to retreat inside the storage shed. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | STORAGE SHED | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You are now safe from those dogs. The protagonist is exhausted, "I'm very tired..can't go any further" He is referring to the branch in his pack; he cannot leave the shed as long as he is carrying it. For now, 'DROP BRANCH' and exit the shed to the 'N'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GARDEN OUTSIDE A SHED | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You're back out in the opening, "I hear dogs howling !!" We're going to utilize this ladder in our pack, go 'N'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GRAVEL PATH | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Go 'E' toward the Manor. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | FRONT DOOR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "BARK! BARK! BARK!", five moves left. 'READ SIGN' and it reads, "Ring bell and enter". Whatever you do, do not ring the bell unless you want to fall down through a chute to your death. "BARK! BARK! BARK!", four moves left. Now go 'E'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | EAST SIDE OF THE MANOR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "BARK! BARK! BARK!", three moves left. The door here leads to the basement, however it's jammed shut. We're going to use our ladder, 'DROP LADDER' to prop it against the wall. "BARK! BARK! BARK!", two moves left. 'CLIMB LADDER' to get away from those mangy mutts. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | WINDOW LEDGE | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You are now safe from those dogs. The window leading into the second floor of the Manor is locked from the inside. 'CLIMB LADDER' back down. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | EAST SIDE OF THE MANOR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You're back out in the opening, "I hear dogs howling !!" Go 'W', 'W', 'S', and 'S' back to the Storage Shed. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | STORAGE SHED | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'OPEN CASE' and 'LOOK CASE' to find an apple inside. 'GET APPLE' and whatever you do, do not eat the apple or else you miss out on a clue. The protagonist mentions after eating the apple, "O.K. feels lumpy...." For an interesting message, 'LOOK APPLE' and the protagonist notes, "Looks like a ][e". Now 'MOVE CASE', underneath is a trapdoor! Before you venture down, first 'LIGHT TORCH'. That way you can see in the dark or else you'll stumble to your death. Before you go, 'GET BRANCH' and then 'GO TRAPDOOR'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DIM ROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o There is a small box here, 'GET BOX'. It's locked and we will find a key later that unlocks it. Now 'LOOK DOOR' to note it is secured with a beam. And if you 'LOOK BEAM', it is V E R Y heavy. We need a tool to pry this open. Go 'S' deeper into the tunnel. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DARK, MOSS COVERED TUNNEL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o There is a deep pit ahead of you, 'LOOK PIT' to see it is full of snakes. Why does it have to be snakes? We have to get to the other side, and thankfully we have just the thing! 'DROP BRANCH' and it will span across the pit. Go 'S' into the corridor. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DAMP STONE CORRIDOR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'OPEN TOOLBOX' and 'LOOK TOOLBOX' to find a crowbar inside, 'GET CROWBAR'. Don't bother with going west because it leads to a dark room with a switch that when you pull on it, it advertises: *** COMING SOON *** GRAPHIC ADVENTURE NO. 2 005 SUPER SPY FROM LOOK FOR IT *************** We'll head south toward the red wall later on. Let's go back to the dim room, go 'N' and 'N'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DIM ROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o With the crowbar in hand, 'REMOVE BEAM' and 'DROP CROWBAR'. Then 'OPEN DOOR' and now we're finally get inside the Manor! 'GO DOOR'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | NORTH END OF THE HALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK DOOR' to notice that the door we just came out of locked behind us. So in order for us to go back to the dim room, we would have to do so via the storage shed. 'OPEN CLOCK' and 'LOOK CLOCK', there is a knife inside. Odd place to put knives, unless Bastow was trying to cut time... 'GET KNIFE'. Also if you 'LOOK CLOCK' five times, you would find five extra knives inside. Geez, how many knives does Bastow need inside a clock, one for every hour? With this knife, 'DROP APPLE' and 'CUT APPLE'. You will notice a small key inside and 'DROP KNIFE'. 'GET KEY' and 'SMALL'. Hmm, a small key could unlock a small box. 'UNLOCK BOX', 'OPEN BOX', and 'LOOK BOX' to see a note inside. 'DROP BOX', and 'DROP KEY' and 'SMALL'. Now 'GET NOTE' and 'READ NOTE', it reads, "I see writing. Looks like 'VI'..." This is another clue, remember this and 'DROP NOTE'. Go 'S' toward the south end of the hall. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SOUTH END OF THE HALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Ignore these places for now, go 'S' again to the kitchen. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | KITCHEN | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK TABLE', the protagonist notes, "Strange... There's hot good there". How peculiar seeing as how this place is supposed to be abandoned. Go 'W'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | CLOSET | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Don't bother picking up the mop, it has no usage. But do 'GET BUCKET', we will be using this later on. Let's see what's under this crate, 'MOVE CRATE'. There is a key underneath, but wait... the protagonist mentions, "I see something... An old man enters everything goes black" You are knocked out, "My head spins... Slowly... My head clears I see..." As you regain consciousness, you notice the key is gone! Drats, where could it have gone? And that old man, was it Bastow? So many questions! We'll eventually get the key back, for now go 'E' and at the kitchen, go 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | WINE CELLAR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o There is a suit of armour here, 'GET ARMOUR'. Kind of odd how the protagonist constantly mentions, "I'm not that strong". However he has no problem picking up a suit of armour... Now we are going to the entrance foyer by the north end of the hall, go 'N', 'N', 'N', and 'N'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | ENTRANCE FOYER | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'OPEN DOOR' and you notice it is sealed tight, this would lead back to the front door. And 'LOOK BALCONY' and the protagonist swears, "I thought I saw a movement!" This does not bode well. As strange as it may sound, 'WEAR ARMOUR'. The protagonist jokes, "O.K. Is armour in this year ?" Type 'I' to look inside your pack and it should show "Armour (Worn)". Go 'E' and a safe falls from the balcony! "Old man Bastow drops a safe from the balcony... Lucky you are wearing the armour". The old man is still alive and he's trying to kill us! Never mind the fact how it's possible for an old man drop safes from the balcony... Well, do not let this geezer scare you, we will get his treasures! o------------------------------------------------------------------o | LIBRARY | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You end up in the library. 'LOOK DESK' and there is an open book here, 'READ BOOK' to read the following passage. ----------------------------- | | | LOCKS AND CUNNING ESCAPES | | ------------------------- | | ..AND AS A GENERAL RULE | | FOR OPENING TREASURE | | CHESTS, TRY... | | | | RIGHT 3 | | LEFT 7 | | RIGHT 2 | vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv "...The rest of the page is missing.." Keep note of this final clue and 'DROP ARMOUR' since we don't need it anymore. Let's go back to the south end of the hall, go 'S' and 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SOUTH END OF THE HALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Let's go upstairs to the second floor, 'GO STAIRS'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MASTER BEDROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Nothing to do here for now, so 'OPEN WINDOW' and 'GO WINDOW'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | WINDOW LEDGE | o------------------------------------------------------------------o You find yourself back at the window ledge. This will be your shortcut inside the manor. Head back to the manor wall where the mailbox is at, don't worry about the dogs because we'll have enough time. 'CLIMB LADDER', then go 'W', 'W', 'W', 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR WALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK MAILBOX' and whaddya know, the key from the crate in the closet is here! 'GET KEY' and 'BRASS'. Now we're cutting it real close with the dogs, our next move may kill us! Quickly 'CLIMB TREE' and at the top of a dead tree, 'CLIMB TREE' to get back down. Back at the manor wall, let's go back to the south end of the hall. Go 'N', 'GO GATE', 'E', 'E', 'CLIMB LADDER', 'GO WINDOW', and 'GO STAIRS'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SOUTH END OF THE HALL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Use the brass key we have to 'UNLOCK DOOR', and 'DROP KEY' and 'BRASS'. 'OPEN DOOR' and 'GO DOOR'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | STUDY | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK DESK' and the protagonist would note there is a drawer. 'OPEN DRAWER' and 'LOOK DRAWER' to find a pencil inside which you cannot pick up. Many speculated that "pencil" is a typographical error of "panel" because: · If you try to pick it up, the protagonist mentions, "I'm not that strong". · The game never specifically states you need to find a panel. · Pencil and panel are written pretty similar. I can only imagine how many people were stuck at this part back in the 1980's. So 'PRESS PANEL' and a button appears. Also if you 'PRESS BUTTON' four times, oddly enough four buttons would appear. Bastow has a pretty faulty system here. 'PULL BUTTON' and the protagonist says, "O.K. I hear a rumble". Let's find the source of this rumble. Go 'E' and 'GO STAIRS' to head into the master bedroom. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MASTER BEDROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Go 'S' to the master bathroom. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MASTER BATHROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK BATH' and the protagonist notes there are taps here, obviously. 'FILL BUCKET' to use the bath tap. Type 'I' to look inside your pack and it should show "Bucket (Filled)". We are going to go all the way toward the damp stone corridor. Go 'N', 'GO WINDOW', 'CLIMB LADDER', 'W', 'W', 'S', 'S', 'GO TRAPDOOR', 'S', and 'S'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | DAMP STONE CORRIDOR | o------------------------------------------------------------------o Go 'S' to head through the red wall to a secret room. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SECRET LABORATORY | o------------------------------------------------------------------o My gosh! 'LOOK SKELETON' and the protagonist notes, "I thought it moved!" Nothing to do here, so go 'E'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | STONE CELL | o------------------------------------------------------------------o The rumbling was the sound of the wall moving revealing a hole, 'GO HOLE'. There is a robot inside, however it pushes you back into the stone cell. We're going to have to short-circuit this robot to pass through, 'THROW WATER' and 'HOLE'. Now we have to do this two more times, so we're going to be doing some backtracking. We are heading back to the manor, filling up the bucket, get back to the stone cell, and repeat process. Therefore go 'W', 'N', 'N', 'N', 'GO DOOR', 'S', 'GO STAIRS', 'S', 'FILL BUCKET', 'N', 'GO WINDOW', 'CLIMB LADDER', 'W', 'W', 'S', 'S', 'GO TRAPDOOR', 'S', 'S', 'S', 'E', and 'THROW WATER' and 'HOLE'. Then one more time, go 'W', 'N', 'N', 'N', 'GO DOOR', 'S', 'GO STAIRS', 'S', 'FILL BUCKET', 'N', 'GO WINDOW', 'CLIMB LADDER', 'W', 'W', 'S', 'S', 'GO TRAPDOOR', 'S', 'S', 'S', 'E', and 'THROW WATER' and 'HOLE'. After you have thrown water into the hole three times, 'GO HOLE'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SECRET ROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o 'LOOK ROBOT', "Its shorted out!" It won't be a nuisance to us anymore! Now go 'E'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | TREASURE ROOM | o------------------------------------------------------------------o This is exactly what we came here for! 'LOOK CHEST' and it has a combination lock. 'UNLOCK CHEST' and it will tell you, "The combination lock has all the letters of the alphabet arranged around its rim" and "Enter letters or type '*' to quit". In order to figure out the combination code, you have to remember the clues we have come across. First starting from the note inside the small box, "I see writing. Looks like 'VI'..." Since this combination code use alphabet instead of letters, the sixth letter [VI] is F. Now going by the book in the library, "Locks and cunning escapes: ..And as a general rule for opening treasure chests, try... Right 3, Left 7, Right 2 ...The rest of the page is missing.." Three letters [Right 3] to the right of F is I. Thus the first part of the combination code is "I". Now let's go seven letters to the left [Left 7]. We end at "B", the second part of the combination code. Then we have to go two letters to the right [Right 2]. We end at "D", the third part of the combination code. And for the final part of the combination code. Going from the letter in the mailbox, "The left is right ..or is the right wrong?" We have to go right back to the first letter mentioned in the note, "I see writing. Looks like 'VI'..." Thus the fourth and final part of the combination code is "F". Therefore the combination code is "IBDF". The protagonist would exclaim, "Thats it!" if you have done it correctly. Now the chest is open, 'LOOK CHEST' and 'GET GOLD'. Then the protagonist mentions, "I hear bells ringing somewhere". We must have triggered something! We got what we came here for, now let's get outta here! Go 'W', 'W', and 'W'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | SECRET LABORATORY | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "The skeleton stirs and comes for you". My gosh, we triggered the skeleton! The skeleton will relentlessly chase after you, much like the dogs, unless you can get yourself out of the manor. To get away, go 'N', 'N', 'N', 'W', and 'N'. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GARDEN OUTSIDE A SHED | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "BARK! BARK! BARK!" and "The skeleton comes after you.." This is not going to be your lucky day, but don't fret! Just focus on getting out of the manor, go 'N' and 'W' toward the Manor gates. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | MANOR GATES | o------------------------------------------------------------------o "Thats it you've got the gold ....and your life!" Congratulations, you've beaten The Secret of Bastow Manor 64! O============================================================================O | [06] 154 MOVES WALKTHROUGH | O============================================================================O This walkthrough helps you to finish the game in the fewest moves possible... [NOTES:] · This walkthrough will skip areas not needed toward finishing the game, this includes the clues you need to figure out the combination to the chest. · You will escape Bastow Manor without the gold, but still win the game. 001.) S 002.) CLIMB TREE 003.) BREAK BRANCH 004.) GET BRANCH 005.) CLIMB TREE 006.) N 007.) LOOK GATE 008.) GET KEY, IRON 009.) S 010.) UNLOCK MAILBOX 011.) LOOK MAILBOX 012.) LOOK MAILBOX 013.) GET TORCH 014.) N 015.) UNLOCK GATE 016.) OPEN GATE 017.) GO GATE 018.) S 019.) LOOK SHED 020.) GET LADDER 021.) S 022.) DROP BRANCH 023.) N 024.) N 025.) E 026.) E 027.) DROP LADDER 028.) CLIMB LADDER 029.) CLIMB LADDER 030.) W 031.) W 032.) S 033.) S 034.) MOVE CASE 035.) GET BRANCH 036.) LIGHT TORCH 037.) GO TRAPDOOR 038.) S 039.) DROP BRANCH 040.) S 041.) OPEN TOOLBOX 042.) LOOK TOOLBOX 043.) GET CROWBAR 044.) N 045.) N 046.) REMOVE BEAM 047.) OPEN DOOR 048.) GO DOOR 049.) S 050.) S 051.) W 052.) GET BUCKET 053.) MOVE CRATE 054.) E 055.) N 056.) GO STAIRS 057.) OPEN WINDOW 058.) GO WINDOW 059.) CLIMB LADDER 060.) W 061.) W 062.) W 063.) S 064.) LOOK MAILBOX 065.) GET KEY, BRASS 066.) CLIMB TREE 067.) CLIMB TREE 068.) N 069.) GO GATE 070.) E 071.) E 072.) CLIMB LADDER 073.) GO WINDOW 074.) GO STAIRS 075.) UNLOCK DOOR 076.) OPEN DOOR 077.) GO DOOR 078.) PRESS PANEL 079.) PULL BUTTON 080.) E 081.) GO STAIRS 082.) S 083.) FILL BUCKET 084.) N 085.) GO WINDOW 086.) CLIMB LADDER 087.) W 088.) W 089.) S 090.) S 091.) GO TRAPDOOR 092.) S 093.) S 094.) S 095.) E 096.) THROW WATER, HOLE 097.) W 098.) N 099.) N 100.) N 101.) GO DOOR 102.) S 103.) GO STAIRS 104.) S 105.) FILL BUCKET 106.) N 107.) GO WINDOW 108.) CLIMB LADDER 109.) W 110.) W 111.) S 112.) S 113.) GO TRAPDOOR 114.) S 115.) S 116.) S 117.) E 118.) THROW WATER, HOLE 119.) W 120.) N 121.) N 122.) N 123.) GO DOOR 124.) S 125.) GO STAIRS 126.) S 127.) FILL BUCKET 128.) N 129.) GO WINDOW 130.) CLIMB LADDER 131.) W 132.) W 133.) S 134.) S 135.) GO TRAPDOOR 136.) S 137.) S 138.) S 139.) E 140.) THROW WATER, HOLE 141.) GO HOLE 142.) E 143.) UNLOCK CHEST, IBDF 144.) GET GOLD 145.) W 146.) W 147.) W 148.) N 149.) N 150.) N 151.) W 152.) N 153.) N 154.) W Congratulations, you've beaten The Secret of Bastow Manor 64, and got away gold-less in less than 154 moves! O============================================================================O | [07] MAP | O============================================================================O +--------+-----------------------------------------------+ | LEGEND | N = North, S = South, E = East, W = West | | | C = "CLIMB", G = "GO", X = Inacessible route | +--------+-----------------------------------------------+ [ENF]-E W-[LIB] [MNG]-G W-[GRP]-E W-[FRD]-E W-[ESM] | | | | S S S C = = N N C = | | | = [TDT]-C C-[MNW] [GOS] [WDL] = | | = S G = N N G | | | [NEH]-X=============G-[DIR]-W G-[STS] =======G-[MBD] | | = | S S = S ================================== N = N N | = | | [STU]-E G-[SEH]-G======= [MCT] [MBR] | | S S N N | | [CLO]-E W-[KIT] [DKR]-E W-[DSC] | | S S N N | | [WNC] [SLB]-E W-[STC]-G W-[SCR]-E W-[TRM] +-----+--------------------------------+-----+-------------------------------+ | XXX | LOCATION | XXX | LOCATION | +-----+--------------------------------+-----+-------------------------------+ | MNG | Manor Gates | MNW | Manor Wall | | TDT | Top of a Dead Tree | GRP | Gravel Path | | GOS | Garden Outside a Shed | STS | Storage Shed | | FRD | Front Door | ESM | East Side of the Manor | | WDL | Window Ledge | DIR | Dim Room | | MCT | Dark, Moss Covered Tunnel | DSC | Damp Stone Corridor | | DKR | Dark Room | SLB | Secret Laboratory | | STC | Stone Cell | NEH | North End of the Hall | | ENF | Entrance Foyer | SEH | South End of the Hall | | KIT | Kitchen | CLO | Closet | | WNC | Wine Cellar | MBD | Master Bedroom | | MBR | Master Bathroom | STU | Study | | LIB | Library | SCR | Secret Room | | TRM | Treasure Room | | | +-----+--------------------------------+-----+-------------------------------+ O============================================================================O | [08] INVENTORY | O============================================================================O Here are the listing of the items you will acquire with during your gameplay and their usage, sorted by alphabetical order. [APPLE:] · OBTAIN: Storage shed > 'OPEN CASE', 'LOOK CASE', 'GET APPLE'. · USAGE : North end of the hall > 'DROP APPLE', 'CUT APPLE'. · NOTES : You can eat the apple, but will permanently miss out on a clue. [ARMOUR:] · OBTAIN: Wine cellar > 'GET ARMOUR'. · USAGE : Entrance foyer > 'WEAR ARMOUR', 'E'. · NOTES : If armour is worn, your pack states "Armour (Worn)". [BRANCH:] · OBTAIN: Top of a dead tree > 'BREAK BRANCH', 'GET BRANCH'. · USAGE : Manor gates > 'LOOK GATE', 'GET KEY', 'IRON'. · NOTES : You cannot exit the storage shed with the branch in your pack. [BRASS KEY (KEY, BRASS):] · OBTAIN: Manor wall > 'LOOK MAILBOX', 'GET KEY', 'BRASS'. · USAGE : South end of hall > 'UNLOCK DOOR', 'OPEN DOOR'. [BUCKET:] · OBTAIN: Closet > 'GET BUCKET'. · USAGE : Master Bathroom > 'FILL BUCKET'. · NOTES : If bucket is filled with water, your pack states "Bucket (Filled)". [CROWBAR:] · OBTAIN: Damp stone corridor > 'OPEN TOOLBOX', 'LOOK TOOLBOX', 'GET CROWBAR'. · USAGE : Dim Room > 'REMOVE BEAM'. [GOLD:] · OBTAIN: Treasure room > 'UNLOCK CHEST', 'IBDF', 'LOOK CHEST', 'GET GOLD'. · USAGE : Needed in order to finish the game at Manor gates. · NOTES : It is possible to finish the game without the gold in your pack. [IRON KEY (KEY, IRON):] · OBTAIN: Manor gates > 'LOOK GATE', 'GET KEY', 'IRON'. · USAGE : Manor gates > 'UNLOCK GATE'. Manor wall > 'UNLOCK MAILBOX'. · NOTES : You must have the branch in your pack in order to get this. [KNIFE:] · OBTAIN: North end of the hall > 'OPEN CLOCK', 'LOOK CLOCK', 'GET KNIFE'. · USAGE : North end of the hall > 'DROP APPLE', 'CUT APPLE'. [LADDER:] · OBTAIN: Garden outside a shed > 'LOOK SHED', 'GET LADDER'. · USAGE : East side of the manor > 'DROP LADDER', 'CLIMB LADDER'. · NOTES : You cannot go through the trapdoor with the ladder in your pack. [LETTER:] · OBTAIN: Manor wall > 'LOOK MAILBOX', 'GET LETTER'. · USAGE : Manor wall > 'READ LETTER'. · NOTES : "The left is right ..or is the right wrong?" [MOP:] · OBTAIN: Closet > 'GET MOP'. · USAGE : This item has no use in this game. [NOTE:] · OBTAIN: Kitchen > 'UNLOCK BOX', 'OPEN BOX', 'LOOK BOX', 'GET NOTE'. · USAGE : Kitchen > 'READ NOTE'. · NOTES : "I see writing. Looks like 'VI'..." [SMALL BOX (BOX):] · OBTAIN: Dim Room > 'GET BOX'. · USAGE : Kitchen > 'UNLOCK BOX', 'OPEN BOX'. [SMALL KEY (KEY, SMALL):] · OBTAIN: North end of the hall > 'DROP APPLE', 'CUT APPLE', 'GET KEY', 'SMALL'. · USAGE : North end of the hall > 'UNLOCK BOX', 'OPEN BOX'. [TORCH:] · OBTAIN: Manor wall > 'LOOK MAILBOX', 'LOOK MAILBOX', 'GET TORCH'. · USAGE : Storage shed > 'LIGHT TORCH', 'GO TRAPDOOR'. O============================================================================O | [09] DEATH LIST | O============================================================================O Here are the listing of all possible deaths. I only count how many different deaths there are, there are a total of 6 deaths! 1.) 'CLIMB WALL' at Manor gates. "I slip and break my neck...." 2.) Attacked by the dogs out in the open. "The dogs attack me..." 3.) If you did not light the torch and 'GO TRAPDOOR' at the storage shed. When you make any kind of movement at a very dark place. "It's dangerous to move in the dark.." 4.) 'RING BELL' at front door. "O.K. ding-dong a chute opens.." 5.) Go 'E' at the entrance foyer without wearing armour. "Old man Bastow drops a safe from the balcony... As your shoulders and ankles meet you realize that..." 6.) Attacked by the skeleton. "The skeleton attacks..." When you're dead, you are shown your coffin and tombstone engraved with "RIP". The text above states, "YOU'RE DEAD !! -- You have played XXXX moves -- Want to try again" and you are given the option of "Y/N ?" O============================================================================O | [10] FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | O============================================================================O o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GENERAL QUESTIONS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o [Q: ARE THERE ANY ITEMS I SHOULD NOT DROP FROM MY PACK?] · A: Most items only have one usage. Once they are used, you can safely drop them. The only item I would suggest keeping with you is the bucket. [Q: WHAT ITEMS ARE MISSABLE?] · A: The small key. If you ate the apple, you cannot get the small key needed to unlock the small box housing the note, but it isn't necessary to win the game. [Q: IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE THE GAME UNWINNABLE?] · A: No, there is always a solution to help you proceed further. [Q: HOW LONG IS THIS GAME?] · A: About 30 minutes to 1 hour long. [Q: HOW MANY ENDINGS DOES THIS GAME HAVE?] · A: There is only one ending to this game, regardless if you escape Bastow's Manor with the gold or without the gold. o------------------------------------------------------------------o | GAMEPLAY QUESTIONS | o------------------------------------------------------------------o [Q: HOW DO I GET THE IRON KEY AT THE MANOR GATES?] · A: Get a branch from the dead tree by the Manor wall. Then use it to reach the iron key. [Q: THE DOGS KEEP KILLING ME, HOW DO I AVOID THEM?] · A: Try climbing up a tree or head inside a shed or even climb up a ladder to avoid them. [Q: WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS LADDER?] · A: Prop it up against a wall where you can access the second floor window. [Q: HOW COME I CANNOT EXIT THE STORAGE SHED?] · A: Because you are carrying the branch in your pack, drop the branch and you will be able to exit the storage shed. [Q: HOW COME WHEN I GO DOWN THE TRAPDOOR, EVERYTHING IS DARK?] · A: Did you light the torch? [Q: WHERE DO I FIND THIS TORCH?] · A: Did you check out the mailbox twice? [Q: HOW DO I OPEN THE DOOR AT THE DIM ROOM?] · A: You will need to find a crowbar in a toolbox nearby to remove the beam. [Q: I ATE THE APPLE BEFORE GETTING THE SMALL KEY, DID I SCREW UP?] · A: No, you can still finish the game without the small key. You will just permanently miss out on a clue to the combination code. [Q: HOW DO I CUT OPEN THIS APPLE?] · A: Drop the apple and use your knife to slice it open. [Q: HOW DO I OPEN THIS SMALL BOX?] · A: Maybe you need a small key? [Q: WHAT DOES THE ARMOUR PROTECT ME FROM?] · A: It will protect you from falling safes. It will not protect you from getting blacked out in the closet, or attacks from dogs or the skeleton. [Q: I FOUND A KEY, BUT I WENT UNCONSCIOUS, WHERE CAN I FIND IT AGAIN?] · A: Go back to the mailbox at the Manor wall. [Q: THE ROBOT KEEPS PUSHING ME BACK, HOW DO I GET PASS IT?] · A: You have to short-circuit it, fill your bucket with water and throw it at the hole where the robot is at. [Q: I THREW WATER AT THE ROBOT, BUT HOW COME IT STILL PUSHES ME BACK?] · A: Try splashing water at it two more times. [Q: I INPUT THE COMBINATION CODE, BUT WHY DOES IT TELL ME IT'S INCORRECT?] · A: Did you input it in as one word as "ABCD"? It won't work if you type "A B C D"; "A-B-C-D"; "A, B, C, D"; or "A" (return), "B" (return), "C" (return), "D" (return). [Q: I GOT THE GOLD, NOW WHAT?] · A: Get out of Bastow's Manor! [Q: HOW DO I KILL THE DOGS/SKELETON/OLD MAN BASTOW?] · A: You cannot. [Q: CAN I KILL MYSELF?] · A: Nope. O============================================================================O | [11] REVISION HISTORY | O============================================================================O · v01.00 [07/24/10] = Created this guide. O============================================================================O | [12] LEGAL INFORMATION | O============================================================================O [AUTHOR:] · This document is copyrighted © 2010 by Lynn Brown A.K.A. enigmaopoeia · If you have any information you would like to submit to this document, send an e-mail to "enigmaopoeia[at]gmail[dot]com". I will include your submission in the next update with proper credit given. Also due to my busy schedule, I am unable to reply to every e-mail I receive. [DISCLAIMER:] · The latest version of this document can always be found at GameFAQs. This document may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any website or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other website or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. · Secret of Bastow Manor © Daryll Reynolds and SoftGold. O============================================================================O | [13] SPECIAL THANKS | O============================================================================O My thanks to the following below who contributed to this document! · GameFAQs @ http://www.gamefaqs.com for hosting my guides.
· Dorothy Millard and Andrew Williams for writing the solutions.
· Museum of Computer Adventure Game History @ http://mocagh.org for the scans.

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