The Return to Monkey Island mop puzzle might be one of the first in the game, but true to form, it can be a little elaborate if you’re playing on hard mode. While Return to Monkey Island does provide a hint book that you can get from the International House of Mojo, it’s not always specific about puzzle steps, and you might not want to check it constantly.
Here I’ll explain every step in the mop puzzle, so you can get your very own mop and earn your place on LeChuck’s crew. This guide will feature some minor story details, so if you want to do it all yourself or puzzle it out, it might be better to steer clear. I’ve laid out the steps below, as well as a gallery of screens you can cycle through to see some of the harder steps and item locations.
How to solve the Return to Monkey Island mop puzzle
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Carla’s re-election poster at the docks (Image credit: Terrible Toybox)
The tangled string outside Scumm Bar kitchen (Image credit: Terrible Toybox)
Carla’s Statue in Low Street (Image credit: Terrible Toybox)
The forgiveness frog and the knife are next to each other (Image credit: Terrible Toybox)
The ‘Ingredients’ book in the Governor’s Mansion (Image credit: Terrible Toybox)