Part II: The Curse Gets Worse
Once control is regained, leave the beach. On the leftish side of the overview map is a shipwreck in a swamp. Head there. You are greeted by Murray, who provides another amusing conversation. After that's done, head into the ship. Take in the surroundings and then yank on the alligator's tongue. Talk to the Voodoo Lady about whatever. Eventually, you mention Elaine. Once she asks where you hid her, pick any response but it all ends the same way. The governor's been kidnapped! <dun dun dun>
Meanwhile, back at the Voodoo Shop, Guybrush and the Voodoo Lady discuss their plans. Across town, Wally learns that Blondebeard is carrying Kenny's baby.
You talk to the Voodoo Lady about how to get Elaine back. It turns out that you need to get to Blood Island and find the uncursed diamond of equal or lesser value. But first you need a Ship, a Map, a Crew, and, naturally, Elaine.
Getting a Ship
At the Voodoo shack in the Swamp, grab the Paste. Now, leave that area and head to the town of Puerto Pollo. In the rear of the town is a theater (the tall building with the "Spear!" banner on the front), enter through the rear entrance...on the side. Look at the shoulder of the jacket hanging near the entrance to spot some dandruff. Pick up the dandruff on the coat, which turns out to be Lice. Get the magic wand sitting beside the hat on the vanity and use it on the top hat. This yields a Ventriloquism Book.
Now, leave the theater and go to the barber shop on the docks, the Barbary Coast. Hang out there and wait until Hagis puts down the comb. Now, use the Lice with the Comb and watch the amusing scene. Talk to Hagis about getting a haircut. While he's snipping away pull on the handle on the side of your chair. Now pick up the Paperweight that's sitting on the book. The pages of the book begin to blow, and Hagis runs off to look for something else to hold the pages still. Now, use the chair handle a few more times until you're high enough to get the scissors that are stuck in the ceiling. Once you're lowered again, leave the shop.
Head out behind Blondebeard's and find the undergrowth and mysterious flower. Use the scissors and you get the flower, as well as the description of the flower if you haven't already read the plaque. It turns out to be a Flower of Ipecac. Now use the scissors with the rest of the bushes and you reveal a path that leads to Danjer Cove...eventually.
The first time you travel this path, you encounter a tree and a Snake Crossing sign. Look at the sign and you get eaten by a snake. Once you're inside the snake pick up the bulge to the left of you. The first time you pick it up you get a Fabregé Egg, the next time you get some vacuum cleaner attachments, then you get lots-o-stuff. Now take a look in your inventory. Use the Ipecac flower with the Syrup. Now use the Syrup of Ipecac with the snake's head. You are then hurled out of the snake and into...
...quicksand. If you wait long enough, the chicken sinks. Also, if you read the plaque then everyone, for the rest of the game, will say "Pappapissu!" instead of "Ouch!" Not useful, but amusing. Anywho, to get out of the quick sand you need to first use one of your balloons with the paperweight. Now pick up the thorny plant and get a thorn. Now pick up a reed. Use the thorn with the reed. Blow on your balloon and it'll eventually float over the "Life Saving Vine". Use your home-made peashooter with the balloon and Guybrush'll automatically grab the vine and pull himself to safety.
At last, Danjer Cove. But, naturally, there's a hole in the boat. Head all the way back to Blondebeard's and show him you reservation, from the snake's belly, when he asks for it. Now grab the Biscuit Cutter from the ledge. Talk to the quiet patron, then push him. Grab the knife from his back and then head to the Field beyond the arch to the right of the theater. Use the Biscuit Cutter with the rubber tree. Now head back to Danjer Cove.
Use the Paste with the rubber plug, then use that with the hole in the boat. Use the boat and row to the big ship. Use the breadknife with the plank and then board the ship. Try to enter the door and you're greeted by Mr. Fossey. Talk to him for a little, then pick any punishment. Since there's no plank, you get tarred and feathered. Head to Blondebeard's and he'll think that you're El Pollo Diablo. Talk to him and you get whacked over the head with a frying pan. You wake up in the captain's cabin of the Sea Cucumber. Use the Ventriloquism Book on Captain LeChimp. After the amusing dialog, you hop out and get the map. You now have the Ship...and chicken grease! Open the porthole behind the chicken tub to leave the ship.
Getting Elaine
Head to the Theater and enter through the rear. Head up the steps and you arrive at the lighting box. Pull the handle to reset the puzzle, then push the buttons that correspond with the cardinal directions listed on the map. If you get "lost," here are the buttons to press:
- South East (bottom right)
- North West (top left)
- West (left center)
- South (bottom center)
- East (right center)
- Two paces North East (top right twice)
- East (right center)
- South West (bottom left)
Now head back down the steps and you get to see a little bit of the play. Hmm...juggling. Use the chicken grease with the cannon balls in the now-open chest backstage. Watch as the cannon balls slip and cause chaos. Hehe. Now head onto stage and grab/use the shovel.
Getting the Map
First, go to Blondebeard's. Once inside, get a biscuit and eat it. Use that maggots that sprung forth from the biscuit with the chicken on the table. Pick up the pass you see inside. Now leave and head to the Cabana.
Talk to the Cabaña boy. There are many funny things that happen if you don't give him the membership card right away. But eventually, you need to just give it to him. Now, pick up three fluffy towels. Dip them all in the ice bucket to get them all wet. Now use them with the Cabaña boy. After he runs off, grab the cooking oil and venture out onto the beach.
Use the towels with the hot sand, then walk onto the towel and repeat the process until you're across. Talk to the sunbather, who is, in fact, Palido Domingo. If you talked to Slappy earlier in the game, you'll know that Palido owns a map of Blood Island. Unfortunately, it's tatooed onto his back. Talk to Palido for a little, just cause it's funny (my favorite section is the "You've got the SAVAGE pale!" lines), then grab the mug from his stomach and leave via the fence gate. Head back to town and go to Kenny's. Use your mug with the bottomless one on Kenny's stand. Now order some lemonade. Kenny learns a valuable lesson, and you get...a mug. Grab Kenny's pitcher and use it with the Red Dye #2 vats. Now head back to the beach.
Use the mug with Palido, and then pour the dye into the mug. Tell Palido that he's burning and he'll turn over. Now use the cooking oil with the map, then pick it up. Yuck...
Getting the Crew
Recruit Hagis McMutton
Go to the Fort and pick up the burning ember that's laying on the beach. Head up to the Field by walking through the arch to the right of the theater. Use the breadknife with the sawhorse holding up a large keg of rum. Now use the burning ember with the trail of rum. Now enter the Barbary Coast and talk to Hagis. Ask him about joining your crew, and then agree to the Cabre Toss Challenge. Now, Guybrush will throw the rubber tree that you just blew up and win. You've got Hagis!
Recruit Edward VanHelgen
Go to the back entrance of the Theater and enter. Open the pocket on the jacket, then pick up the glove that is revealed. Head back to the Barbary Coast and use the glove with VanHelgan. He accepts your challenge! While choosing the weapon, close the lid of the middle gun case and pick the Banjo. Watch what VanHelgan plays, then you need to play the appropriate notes in the pauses. He plays a rhythm for a bit before plucking a single note, and repeat this a few times. You need to remember the single notes that are played. I usually write them down just in case, but if you're memory is better than mine you can just play from your perfect recall. After three rounds, VanHelgen will start showing off so hard that Guybrush realizes he can't beat him. So grab one of the pistols and shoot VanHelgan's banjo. You've got VanHelgan!
Recruit Cutthroat Bill
Pat Bill on the back twice, then pick up the jawbreaker he spits out. Go to the Swamp and use the wooden nickles to get the Jerky Flavored Gum from the gum machine. While you're there, grab the pin from the paper voodoo doll on the floor. Head to Blondebeard's and give him the jawbreaker. Now give him some gum. When he blows a bubble, pop it with the pin and pick up the gold tooth. Now leave and show the tooth to Bill and he joins the crew!
