the clock

the clock,(i wanted to smash the clock with my mallet ) no luck, it's driving me mad,what am i missing - i thought 7 pm was the clue. any wisdom out there would be much appreciated, thanks -must keep going...

Hi there,
Check the clock face - it is actually backwards so you need to choose the 5:00 position.
I hope this is the answer to your problem - it stumped me at first until I looked at the dial properly.
Cheers.

oh hey, just noticed your response. thanx for the help!

I have the hands on 7 p.m. (in the 5 o'clock position) and it still won't open.
any ideas on how to make it open?

SPOILER ALERT:

See page 37 of the Strategy Guide.

Set the time to 7PM

NOTE: The clock face is "reversed", so actually set the time to what would normally be the "5"PM position.

If the clock setting doesn't work for you, check to see if you have the clock hands properly positioned. ie: The Longest clock hand on the "12" position.