You shove a toaster through a cracked kitchen window while footsteps thud in the hallway below. I can feel the timer in my chest counting down as I balance on an oven door and hope Bob shows up. If he doesn’t, that run just turned into a frantic sprint.
Kitchens collect metal like a magnet — How to get Clonk in Burglin’ Gnomes
You and I both know most steals start where the spoons and kettles live. In Burglin’ Gnomes, Clonk is any item made of metal: toasters, kettles, even a cat bowl. The tutorial hands you this as a mandatory task, but the same method applies when it pops up in a random run.
Here’s the clean path I use when the task appears:
- Step onto the oven and open the upper compartment as a ledge.
- Pull the side drawer out and climb to the higher kitchen platform.
- Scan for metal: the toaster beside the window is the most common pick.
- Push the windowpane, move the item through the opening, then drop it outside.
- Wait about 30 seconds for Bob to arrive and collect the stash.
What is Clonk in Burglin’ Gnomes?
Clonk is the game label for metal loot that counts toward a task. If a task asks for Clonk, it’s not looking for wood or fabric — it wants metal. I treat every room as a quick checklist: kitchen, garage, shed. Steam community guides and the Moyens I/O walkthroughs echo the same point: metal equals Clonk.
The window is an obvious exit — timing and variations you should know
Most kitchens have at least one window you can manipulate, and that window often decides the smoothness of the grab. In the tutorial you only need a single metal item, but random runs can demand two or more. When that happens, repeat the loop: climb, grab, push through the sash, drop, and rally for Bob.
How long does Bob take to arrive and what does he do?
Bob shows up roughly 30 seconds after you drop the item. He collects the metal so your task completes without you hauling the loot across the map. Treat Bob like a silent freight train: he carries the heavy stuff so you can keep playing thief. If Bob is late, hide nearby and don’t draw attention.
Tools that help: read the Steam community discussions for map-specific quirks, and skim Moyens I/O or YouTube clips to see which kitchen objects are easiest to grab. If you own the game on Steam, check community screenshots to memorize common item placements.
Do you stick to the toaster plan every time, or do you improvise and steal the kettle instead?