How many times do you have to fail at the tiebreaker before the game lets you continue? I was able to continue after multiple fails last time but I can't get past this stage this time. The sadistic programmer who put this in needs to be shot!

Even the walkthrough is no help

I have no idea. I can't even remember how long it was before I was able to continue, although I remember that it did or I probably would never have finished the game (unless I had asked my son to help me with it).

I found this page which shows the solution, although I am sure you have looked at plenty of similar things already. And there is a video here on YouTube.

The worst puzzle for me was the balcony door lock puzzle in Shadow at the Water's Edge.