Creature Kitchen • Puzzle Guide

Grandfather Clock & Typewriter Puzzle

Objective: Read the typewriter poem to deduce the three numbers needed for the Grandfather Clock.

Inside the Oddities room, there is a typewriter that prints a riddle about a wizard. You must use cardinal directions (South, North) as clock face positions, and add/subtract 'paces' (hours) to find the combination.

Last updated: 2026-02-28 Guide type: Step-by-step Solution

Solution Steps

  1. Find the typewriter handle in the drawer beneath the typewriter and attach it.
  2. Read the printed poem.
  3. Clue 1: 'One pace past due south'. South is 6 o'clock. One pace past is 7.
  4. Clue 2: 'A couple paces past north's flame'. North is 12 o'clock. A couple (2) paces counter-clockwise is 10.
  5. Clue 3: 'Town named Fore'. This is a literal pun for the number 4.
  6. Go to the Grandfather Clock and enter the code: 7, 10, 4.

Clues & Notes

The exact poem reads: 'Once there was a wizard who came from old Snakemouth. Went clockwise round the mountain landed one pace past due south. Done shopping at Lumtown trekked back the way he came. Rune in hand the man ended a couple paces past north's flame. At sunset with bag and sword the wizard made for the east. His goal was the town named Fore beyond fields of evil beasts.'

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FAQ

Do I need a specific item to solve this?

Some puzzles require a key, room access, or a nearby interaction to trigger. Re-check the requirement line and try interacting with surrounding objects first.

Is the solution randomized for every player?

No. Puzzle solutions in Creature Kitchen are consistent across playthroughs.