Haunted Hotel: The Thirteenth Walkthrough

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General Tips

This is the official guide for Haunted Hotel: The Thirteenth.
This guide will not mention when you have to zoom into a location; screenshots will show each zoom scene.
The screenshots will show where to play a Hidden-Object Puzzle (HOP) and what inventory item will be received.
Some inventory items require further actions.
This guide will give step-by-step solutions for all puzzles which are not random. Read the instructions in the game for each puzzle.

Chapter 1: The Foyer

Take the SCYTHE (A).
Use the SCYTHE (B).

Take the EMPTY GAS CAN (C).
Take the WATCH (D).
Move towards the Porch (E).

Examine anywhere (F).
Talk to the Man (G).

Try to take the mask (H). Take the STICK.
Take the SHARD (I). Try to take the key; play the mini-game.

Solution: (J).
Move down.

Use the SHARD (K). Open the panel; take the SMALL SCREWDRIVER.
Use the SMALL SCREWDRIVER on the WATCH (inventory); take the STOPWATCH and MAGNET.
Use the MAGNET (L); untangle the line; take the LATCH and STRING.

Remove the latch (M); add the LATCH; take the map, MATT'S MEDALLION and ELECTRICAL TAPE. Press the button; use the ELECTRICAL TAPE; press the button.
Play the HOP (N); receive the HOOK.
Go to the Porch.

Add the STRING and HOOK to the STICK (inventory); take the FISHING ROD.
Use the FISHING ROD (O); play the mini-game.
Solution: (P-R). Take the HOTEL KEY.

Insert the HOTEL KEY (S).
Enter the Lobby.
Examine anywhere (T).

Take the PLATE (1/3) (U).
Lift the armrest (V). Use the SMALL SCREWDRIVER; take the BUTTON.
Move down.
Remove the button (W); add the BUTTON. Press the button; take the BULB.
Enter the Lobby.

Add the BULB (X). Take the CAT AMULET.
Add the CAT AMULET (Y). Take the FOOD and CORKSCREW.
Move down.

Offer the FOOD (Z); take the KITCHEN SAW.
Use the KITCHEN SAW (A); take the BROKEN SAW and BOX PART.
Enter the Lobby.

Add the BOX PART (B); play the mini-game.
Solution: (G-A)-(C-G)-(G-A)-(E-G)-(G-C)-(D-G)-(G-E)-(A-G)-(G-D)-(B-G)-(G-A)-(F-G)-(G-B)-(A-G)-(G-F) (C).
Play the HOP (D); receive the THREAD.
Move down.

Use the THREAD (E); take the DRAWER PULL.
Enter the Lobby.

Examine the desk (F). Add the DRAWER PULL; take the KETCHUP.
Use the KETCHUP (G).

Take the GARAGE DOOR CONTROLS (H).
Move down.
Add the GARAGE DOOR CONTROLS (I). Press the Up button. Play the mini-game.

Solution: A-B-Ex2-Cx3-D-E-Ax5-B-E-Cx4-D (J).
Enter the Garage.

Take the ELECTRIC PUMP (K).
Take the FUSE (L).
Return to the Highway.

Add the ELECTRIC PUMP (M) and EMPTY GAS CAN. Turn the lever. Press the right arrow to fill the can. Receive GAS.
Return to the Garage.

Open the panel (N); pour the GAS.
Read the note (O). Turn the key.

Take the SAW BLADE (P).
Remove the blade from the BROKEN SAW (inventory); add the SAW BLADE; take the KITCHEN SAW.
Use the KITCHEN SAW (Q); take the POND DECORATION.
Move down.

Insert the POND DECORATION (R); take the PLIERS.
Enter the Garage.
Use the PLIERS (S); receive the WRENCH.
Move down.

Use the WRENCH (T); take the WING NUT.
Enter the Garage.
Add the WING NUT (U); take the LONG POLE.
Return to the Lobby.
Receive the ROOM KEY.
Go to the Corridor.

Chapter 2: The Old Man's Room

Move the wardrobe (V); play the mini-game.
Solution: (W).

Insert the ROOM KEY (X).
Move forward.
Use the KITCHEN SAW (Y).
Receive the DYNAMITE CASING.

Use the LONG POLE (Z); receive the BUST INLAY.
Move down.
Insert the BUST INLAY (A); take the INITIAL B.
Return to the Garage.

Insert the INITIAL B (B); take the CYLINDER.
Return to the Lobby.
Add the CYLINDER (C); play the mini-game.

Solution: (D). Take the PLATE (2/3) and TRIANGLE STAMP.
Return to the Old Man's Room.
Remove the painting (E). Insert the TRIANGLE STAMP.
Play the HOP (F); receive the CHAIR KEY.
Return to the Lobby.

Lift the armrest (G); insert the CHAIR KEY; take the EXPLOSIVE RECIPE.
Return to the Garage.
Open the panel (H); add the EXPLOSIVE RECIPE. Play the mini-game.

Solution: (A-B)-(C-D)-E-F-(G-H)-(J-I)-(G-H)-(K-I)-(G-H) (I).

Solution: (M-L)-N-O-(P-Q). Take the EXPLOSIVE and MATCHES (J).

Remove the cap from the DYNAMITE CASING (inventory); insert the EXPLOSIVE and FUSE; take the DYNAMITE.
Place the DYNAMITE (K) and MATCHES.
Go into the Cellar (L).

Take the BROKEN BUST (M).
Take the PLASTIC HAND (N).
Add the PLASTIC HAND (O); take the GLUE.
Return to the Old Man's Room.

Use the GLUE on the BROKEN BUST (inventory); take the BUST.
Add the BUST (P). Take the PLATE (3/3).
Return to the Lobby.
Use the KITCHEN SAW (Q). Add the PLATES; play the mini-game.

Solution: Ax2-B-C (R). Take the BOTTLE.
Return to the Garage.
Use the CORKSCREW on the BOTTLE (inventory); pour out the wine; take the EMPTY BOTTLE.
Move the tires (S). Place the EMPTY BOTTLE; take the RUST SOLVENT.
Enter the Cellar.

Talk to the Old Man (T).
Use the RUST SOLVENT (U); remove the dowel; take the RED KEY.
Move down.
Use the RED KEY (V); play the mini-game.

Solution: Move the rod ends to match the image (W); press (B) until the rods clear (W).

Solution: C-D-Bx2 (X). Take the BOLT CUTTER.

Use the BOLT CUTTER (Y).
Play the HOP (Z); receive the CHAIN.
Enter the Cellar.

Remove the broken chain (A); add the CHAIN. Pull the lever.

Chapter 3: The Attic

Examine anywhere (B).
Take the BOLT (C).
Take the NUT (D).

Insert the BOLT (E) and NUT. Take the HOOK and RED SIGN.
Insert the RED SIGN (F). Take the SHUTTLE.

Add the SHUTTLE (G); pull the handle; take the PART.
Insert the PART (H); take the BUTTON.

Add, then press the BUTTON (I).
Play the mini-game (J).

Solution: (K).

Talk to the Old Man (L).
Play the HOP (M); receive the SYMBOL SET.
Take the BODY (N); play the mini-game.

Solution: (O).

Solution: (P).

Solution: (Q).

Use the CORKSCREW (R); take the HEXAGON (1/2).
Add the SYMBOL SET (S); play the mini-game.

Solution: (A-B)-(K-J)-(E-F) (T).
Go down to the Dressing Room (U).

Examine anywhere (V).
Take the STATUETTE (W).
Move up.

Remove the statuette (X); add the STATUETTE. Take the YARN; read the note.
Untangle the YARN (inventory); take the THREAD.
Add the THREAD (Y); take the STENCIL.
Enter the Dressing Room.

Add the STENCIL (Z); pull the levers. Take the HAND SHAPE and WOODEN HANDLE.
Move up.
Add the WOODEN HANDLE (A); take the CANE.
Use the CANE (B); receive the HAT.
Enter the Dressing Room.

Place the HAT (C); take the BROOCH.
Insert the BROOCH (D); take the COMB.
Move up.

Use the COMB (E); take the GOLD TOKEN (1/3).
Enter the Dressing Room.
Take the tooth from the COMB (inventory); take the STICK.
Use the STICK (F). Take the BOLT KNOB.
Move up.

Add the BOLT KNOB (G); take the CUTTERS.
Enter the Dressing Room.
Use the CUTTERS (H); take the COPPER STAR. Open the cupboard; read the note.
Move up.

Insert the COPPER STAR (I); take the CHEST KEY.
Enter the Dressing Room.
Insert and turn the CHEST KEY (J). Place your BODY; take the GEM.
Move up, then forward.

Examine anywhere (K).
Use the GEM (L); take the GOLD TOKEN (2/3) and CHISEL.
Take the GOLD TOKEN (3/3) (M). Use the CHISEL; take the WOOD PIECES.
Return to the Dressing Room.

Add the GOLD TOKENS (N); play the mini-game.
Solution: Ax3-CX3 (O). Take the TRIANGLE.
Move up.

Insert the TRIANGLE (P); take the BOX WRENCH.
Move forward.
Use the BOX WRENCH (Q); receive the LADDER.
Move down.

Place the LADDER (R).
Play the HOP (S); receive the PLIERS.
Move forward.
Use the PLIERS (T); take the BLUNT KNIFE and TREFOIL ORNAMENT.
Use the BLUNT KNIFE (U); take the KNIFE.
Move down.

Insert the TREFOIL ORNAMENT (V); use the KNIFE; take the ROPE.
Move forward.
Add the ROPE to the HOOK (inventory); tie the rope; take the GRAPPLING HOOK.
Throw the GRAPPLING HOOK (W).
Step onto the rope (X); play the mini-game.

Solution: Use the mouse for balance. The screenshot shows possible examples (Y).

Chapter 4: The Third Floor

Examine anywhere (Z).
Take the JUG (A).
Move down.

Use the JUG (B); take the JUG OF WATER.
Move forward.
Take the FILE HANDLE (C). Place the JUG OF WATER; take the COIN.
Return to the Attic.

Insert the COIN (D); press the button; take the HOTEL SYMBOL.
Return to the Third Floor Hall.
Insert the HOTEL SYMBOL (E); take the HEXAGON (2/2).
Return to the Dressing Room.
Insert the HEXAGONS (F); take the CARVING.
Return to the Third Floor Hall.

Use the KNIFE on the CARVING (inventory); take the DOOR LOCK PART.
Remove the handle (G); add the DOOR LOCK PART. Play the mini-game.
Solution: B-Dx2-Fx2-B-Dx2-Fx4-Bx2-F-B-Fx2-Bx2-Dx6-F-G-E-Hx3-Cx3-Gx3-Fx3-Gx3 (H).
Move forward.

Take the FILE BLADE (I).
Put the FILE BLADE on the FILE HANDLE (inventory); take the FILE.
Use the FILE (J); receive the POLE. Play the mini-game.

Solution: (K).
Go to the Rooftops.

Use the POLE (L); take the FILM REEL.
Return to the Conference Room.
Use the ADHESIVE BANDAGE (M); add the FILM REEL.
Play the HOP (N); receive the SILVER KNOT.
Go to the Rooftops.

Insert the SILVER KNOT (O); take the DUMMY HEAD and KNITTING NEEDLE.
Move forward.
Use the DUMMY HEAD (P).
Look through the keyhole (Q); take the FILIGREE.
Move forward.

Insert the FILIGREE (R). Take the DISPLAY PIECE.
Move down.
Insert the DISPLAY PIECE (S); take the HALO.
Move forward.

Put the sun and moon into the centre of the WOOD PIECES (inventory); then add the HALO; take the DECORATION.
Add the DECORATION (T).
Use the KNITTING NEEDLE (U); take the CHEESE.
Move down.

Offer the CHEESE (V); take the PIN.
Move forward.
Insert the PIN (W); take the HAND SHAPE.
Return to the Dressing Room.
Add the HAND SHAPES (X); take the FACE.
Return to the Conference Room.

Add the FACE (Y); take the MECHANISM.
Pull the lever on the MECHANISM (inventory); take the DRUM.
Add the DRUM (Z); play the mini-game.

Solution: (Ax3)-(Bx2)-C-(Dx3) (A). Place the keys (B). Take the PORTRAIT PART.
Move down.

Insert the PORTRAIT PART (C).
Play the HOP (D); receive the SECRET SIGN.
Move forward.

Use the MATCHES (E). Insert the SECRET SIGN; play the mini-game.

Solution: (F).

Solution: (G).

Solution: (H).

Chapter 5: The Backyard

Talk to the Old Man (I).
Take the CHIP (J) and BIRD.
Add the STOPWATCH (K); take the BIRD.

Add the BIRDS (L); take the WINGS.
Add the WINGS (M); take the DUSK SYMBOL.
Add the DUSK SYMBOL (N); take the GUN.
Use the GUN (O).
Move forward.

Take the CHIP (P).
Insert the SON'S MEDALLION (Q); take the SON'S MEDALLION and CHIP.
Take the POWER SAW BASE (R).
Move down.

Insert the CHIPS (S); play the mini-game.
Solution: This puzzle is random; the solution is shown in the screenshot (T). Take the RAZOR BLADE.
Move forward.

Use the RAZOR BLADE (U); open the window; take the ADHESIVE TAPE.
Use the ADHESIVE TAPE (V); receive the FINGERPRINT.

Place the FINGERPRINT (W); take the MASK.
Move down.
Insert the MASK (X); take the SAFE KEY.
Insert the SAFE KEY (Y).

Play the HOP (Z); receive the BUTTON.
Move forward.
Remove the button (A); add, then press the BUTTON. Take the MOP.
Use the MOP (B); take the CLOCK KEY.
Move down.

Insert the CLOCK KEY (C); take the GEAR.
Move forward.
Remove the panel (D). Add the GEAR; play the mini-game.

Solution: (E).

Take the BATTERY (F) and PITCHFORK.
Move down.
Use the PITCHFORK (G); play the mini-game.

Solution: Use the scroll bars to move the floating items (H). Receive the HAY.
Enter the Stable.

Offer the HAY (I); take the HORSESHOE.
Move down.
Insert the HORSESHOE (J); take the HORSE.
Enter the Stable.
Insert the HORSE (K); take the REINS.
Move down.

Use the REINS (L); receive the HOOK.
Add the HOOK (M); pull the lever; take the LEVER.
Move down.

Remove the lever (N); add the LEVER; take the SCREWDRIVER.
Return to the Stable.
Use the SCREWDRIVER (O); take the DISK.
Return to the Owner's Study.

Use the SCREWDRIVER (P); take the SAW BATTERY.
Move forward.
Put the SAW BATTERY and DISK on the POWER SAW BASE (inventory); take the POWER SAW.
Use the POWER SAW (Q); open the gates.

Chapter 6: Find Matt

Talk to the Old Man's Ghost (R); receive the OLD MAN'S AMULET.
Examine the bag (S); insert the OLD MAN'S AMULET. Take the LOCKPICK SET.
Use the LOCKPICK SET (T).
Enter the Saloon.

Flip the switch (U).
Take the TREBLE CLEF (V) and UTENSILS.
Insert the TREBLE CLEF (W); take the DANCER FIGURINE.
Return to the Owner's Study.

Place the DANCER FIGURINE (X). Play the mini-game.
Solution: (Y). Take the RECORD.
Move forward.

Insert the RECORD (Z); take the RECORD PLAYER.
Enter the Saloon.
Turn the handle of the RECORD PLAYER (inventory); take the CYLINDER.
Insert the CYLINDER (A); take the LIGHTER and DUPLICATE KEY.

Insert the DUPLICATE KEY (B); use the UTENSILS.
Play the HOP (C); receive the NECRONOMIX.
Move down.
Take the ELEMENT from the NECRONOMIX (inventory); try to open it, then take the NECRONOMIX.
Insert the ELEMENT (D).
Move forward.

Examine anywhere (E).
Take the BATTERY (F) and WET CLAY.
Throw the WET CLAY (G).

Take the BRANCH (H).
Use the BRANCH (I); take DEREK'S SIGNET.
Return to the Owner's Study.
Insert DEREK'S SIGNET (J); take the CEREMONIAL DAGGER.
Return to the Golf Course.

Use the CEREMONIAL DAGGER (K); take the RIBBON and STAR AMULET.
Return to the Saloon.
Untangle the RIBBON (inventory) take the DECORATION.
Insert the DECORATION (L); take the TILE.
Move down.

Lift the board (M); examine the panel; insert the TILE; play the mini-game.
Solution: (N).

Play the HOP (O); receive the BAR KEY.
Enter the Saloon.
Insert the BAR KEY (P); take the FLASHLIGHT and STAR.
Return to the Golf Course.

Remove the cap and batteries from the FLASHLIGHT (inventory); insert the BATTERIES; replace the cap; turn on the flashlight; take the FLASHLIGHT.
Use the FLASHLIGHT (Q); take the SHOVEL HANDLE.
Return to the Stable.
Insert the SHOVEL HANDLE (R); take the SHOVEL.
Return to the Golf Course.
Use the SHOVEL (S); receive the NECRONOMIX SYMBOL. Play the mini-game.

Solution: (T).

Examine the area (U).
Add the NECRONOMIX SYMBOL (V), STAR, STAR AMULET and SON'S MEDALLION. Place the NECRONOMIX (W). Insert the CEREMONIAL DAGGER (X1), then take the NECRONOMIX SYMBOL (X2). Play the mini-game.

Solution: Align the disks (Y).

Solution: Drag the screen to find the symbols (Z).

Solution: Drag the screen to find the symbols (A).

Solution: Find the symbol. Flip the scene (B), if necessary (C).

Solution: Find the symbol. Flip the scene (D), if necessary (E).

Solution: Find the symbol. Flip the scene (F), if necessary (G).

Solution: (H).

Solution: Place the stars (I). Connect the stars (J). Receive the NECRONOMIX. Take the BALL and SON'S MEDALLION.
Return to the Saloon.

Place the BALL (K); take the CUE.
Return to the Golf Course.
Use the CUE (L); take the SKULL.
Return to the Stable.

Insert the SKULL (M); take the ACID.
Return to the Golf Course.
Use the ACID (N); take the WEATHER VANE PART.
Return to the Stable.
Add the WEATHER VANE PART (O); take the DOVE and SHELL.
Move down.

Use the ACID (P); receive the METAL PLATE.
Insert the DOVE (Q).
Play the HOP (R); receive the CODE PART.
Enter the Stable.

Add the CODE PART (S); examine the panel. Play the mini-game.
Solution: (T). Take the RESIN.
Return to the Golf Course.

Add the RESIN (U), then the METAL PLATE. Use the LIGHTER.
Move forward.
Open the chamber of the GUN (inventory). Add the SHELL; emtpy the gunpowder; add the shell; close the chamber; take the GUN WITH BLANK SHELL.
Point the GUN WITH BLANK SHELL (V).
Use the SON'S MEDALLION (W); play the mini-game.