Level 1 - Magic World
Level 1
Video Walkthrough
Objective
Escape from the magical world by collecting items, solving puzzles, crafting tools, and completing the ink recipe to write in the book and return to reality. This level introduces you to the core mechanics of item collection, puzzle solving, and multi-step problem solving.
Step-by-Step Solution
- Start in the magical room - collect the broom from the right side of the screen
- Tap the chest to view it and collect the 'key with balls' from in front of it
- Examine the hanging mask above the chest on the wall and collect the red 'Ruby'
- View the cobweb on the left wall and use the broom to clean it, collecting a 'Simple key'
- Check the chimney above the fireplace to find a diagram clue, ritual knife, and potion recipe - collect all three
- Look inside the fireplace to collect a 'Figured key'
- Use the ritual knife to cut the rope hanging to the left of the chimney
- View the table under the window on the left - collect the straw 'doll' and 'Key with monograms', then read the two papers for clues
- From the floor on the lower left, collect a 'Candle' and wooden 'Handle'
- View the trap door in the center - notice it has 4 keyholes, then use all 4 collected keys to unlock and open it
- Exit to the ground area
- Use the ritual knife on the loose bark on the far left tree to collect Birch Bark
- View the tree stump in the center - collect the axe blade and feathers from the ground to the upper left
- Combine the axe blade and handle using the ritual knife to craft an Axe
- Place a log on the stump and use the axe to cut it, collecting firewood
- View the bush with fireflies ahead - collect some berries
- Tap the branch with 4 owls on the top right - observe their glowing eyes as a clue for later
- Move to the water area on the right - collect an Empty Cauldron from the ground left and a handle by the center rock
- Use the ritual knife on the totem statue base to collect Mushrooms, then collect an arrow from the totem's left side
- View the totem head - add the ruby to the empty right eye to start the eye puzzle
- Solve the eye puzzle by matching the red and green eyes to the glowing owl eyes pattern
- Use the Axe on the far left tree to cut it down and create a bridge
- View the lily in the water - use the knife to collect it
- Cross the bridge and view the fire - use the candle to light it, then use the doll on the fire to create a smoking doll
- Return to the totem area - view the snake on the ground left and use the smoking doll to clear it away, collecting a red gem
- View the well on the far right - add the handle and empty cauldron to the chain, then lower it to collect a key and Cauldron of water
- Return to the house - view the chest on the right again and tap the glowing lock to view a puzzle
- Add the red gem to the puzzle and solve it by moving red and green gems to correct slots on right and left
- Collect a Stick and Net from the opened chest
- Combine the stick with rope to make a bow, then add the arrow and feathers to complete the 'Bow'
- Exit to the water area - view the water and use the net to collect a chest
- Use the knife on the chest to cut seaweed, then use the key to open it and collect a bottle
- Use the bow on the apple hanging from the tree to collect it
- Return inside the house - open the potion recipe paper in inventory
- Add mushrooms, berries, Lily, Seaweed, and bark to the recipe to create Ingredients
- View the fireplace - add firewood and light it with the candle, then place the cauldron to heat the water
- Add the Ingredients and finally add the apple with the arrow to create a magic apple
- Select the Bow in inventory and use the knife to cut and collect the rope
- View the stained glass section of the window on the left - add the crystal to the center
- View the table below the window - add the bottle to the stand with the tiny ladder
- Use the magic apple on the bottle to shrink and enter the bottle world
- In the bottle world, use the axe on the cobweb on the left to detach the head, leaving just the handle
- View the dead beetle on the ground left - tap the jagged pincer to break it off
- Add the handle to the ground next to it and use the rope to attach it, creating a sharp tool
- View the cobweb again - use the sharp tool to cut it away and collect a 'Nymph' that drops
- Tap the top left to find a rock with 2 panels - open the lower panel to start the bug puzzle
- Solve the bug puzzle by using buttons to move bug shapes to correct locations (4 blue and 4 purple)
- Collect a golden spatula and view the paper with a clue
- Give the Nymph to the mantis in the center - it will leave and you'll receive a Stamp
- View the eyes on the right - use the golden spatula to dig and collect a bulb (tapping flowers makes them wither)
- View the stone to the left of the eyes - note the green leaf pattern as a clue
- Return to the house - view the table under the window and use the stamp on the book to open it
- Collect an ink recipe, an amulet, and a key
- Exit to the ground and move to the water - tap the monument with red fire to view it from above
- Solve the 4 Pillars Puzzle by tapping the 4 pillars in the order shown in the clue (circles and pillars resemble the clue above)
- The fire will go out - view the fire pit and use the spatula to dig a hole in the ash
- Add the bulb to the hole - a flower will grow, collect the flower of insight
- View the bird in the cage - use the amulet on the lock to open it, then give the flower of insight to the bird
- The bird will eat and fly away - view the cage and collect the blind bird's feather
- Return to the house - view the locked cabinet above the scales in the top left corner
- Use the key to open it and collect 3 jars
- Return to the desk and enter the miniature bottle world again
- View the 3 flowers on the far left - tap the middle one and use the jars to collect some Dew
- View the root below where the Nymph was collected - use the knife to cut the root, then use jars to collect Orchid Juice
- View the bell flowers towards the right - use the jars to collect some pollen
- Exit the bottle and view the scales and number pots on the far left
- Select the ink recipe and view it for instructions, then tap again to add it to the nail on the left
- Place the 3 jars on the shelves - there are now 5 colored jars in total
- Solve the jar puzzle by following the ink recipe - add correct color bottles to correct number pots: Green (2), Pink (7), Blue (6), Orange (5), and Light Green (4)
- Only add ingredients to pots when they're on the scales and balanced
- All pots will automatically empty into the bottle on the right - collect the magic ink
- View the desk and the open book - use the ink bottle on the book, then use the feather on the ink
- When the book glows, tap it to return to reality and complete Level 1 - Magic World
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Take your time to explore each area thoroughly - items are often hidden in unexpected places
- Read all papers and clues carefully - they contain important information for later puzzles
- The eye puzzle solution matches the owl eyes pattern you observed earlier - remember the red and green eye positions
- When crafting items, make sure you have all required components before attempting to combine them
- The jar puzzle requires careful attention to the ink recipe instructions and scale balancing
- Some items need to be used in specific sequences - if something doesn't work, try a different approach
- The 4 pillars puzzle solution is shown in the clue above the monument - match the pattern carefully
- Don't forget to collect items from both the main world and the bottle world - you'll need items from both
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Trying to solve puzzles before collecting all required items - make sure you have everything first
- Missing the connection between the owl eyes and the totem eye puzzle - observe patterns carefully
- Not reading the potion recipe and ink recipe instructions - these are essential for solving puzzles
- Forgetting to use items in the correct sequence - some actions must happen before others
- Not exploring the bottle world thoroughly - many important items are found there
- Attempting to add jars to pots when they're not balanced on the scales - wait for the right moment
- Missing subtle clues like the pattern on the stone or the diagram in the chimney
Additional Notes
Level 1 - Magic World serves as the introduction to Tricky Doors, an escape room adventure game from Five-BN Games. This level takes place in a magical book world and introduces you to the core gameplay mechanics you'll use throughout the game.
What You'll Learn
- Item Collection: How to find and collect items scattered throughout different scenes
- Item Crafting: Combining multiple items to create tools and solve puzzles
- Multi-Scene Navigation: Moving between different areas (indoor room, outdoor ground, bottle world)
- Puzzle Solving: Understanding how to solve various puzzle types including pattern matching, sequence puzzles, and logic challenges
- Clue Reading: Learning to read and follow instructions from papers, recipes, and visual clues
Core Mechanics Introduced
- Hidden Object Finding: Items are hidden throughout scenes and require careful examination to discover
- Item Combination: Some items must be combined with others to create useful tools
- Puzzle Sequences: Many puzzles require solving multiple steps in the correct order
- World Navigation: Moving between different areas to collect items and solve interconnected puzzles
- Recipe Following: Following written instructions (potion recipe, ink recipe) to complete objectives
Level Structure
This level consists of three main areas:
- The Magical Room: The starting indoor location where you collect initial items and solve the 4-key puzzle
- The Ground Area: The outdoor location where you craft tools, solve the eye puzzle, and collect nature-based items
- The Bottle World: A miniature world inside a bottle where you solve the bug puzzle and collect special ingredients
Difficulty
Beginner - This is the tutorial level designed to teach game mechanics. While it's the first level, it's quite comprehensive and introduces many concepts. Most players can complete it in 15-25 minutes on their first attempt.
Estimated Completion Time
15-25 minutes for first-time players, 8-12 minutes once you understand the mechanics and item locations.