Level 19 - Mayan Pyramids

Video Walkthrough

Objective

Escape from the Mayan pyramid ruins by collecting items throughout the jungle area, camp, and pyramid chambers, solving various puzzles including statue puzzles, zodiac puzzles, chest puzzles, stone chest puzzles, triangle puzzles, jade figure arrangement puzzles, snake head puzzles, and circle puzzles, crafting necessary tools like a hook on a rope and a shovel, and finally escaping from the Mayan ruins.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Start in the first area in front of the Mayan pyramid
  2. Tap on the log in the center and collect a Knife and Stones (1 of 4)
  3. View the crates on the right in front of the pyramid
  4. Use the knife to cut the ropes on the large crate
  5. Collect the Rope from the crate
  6. View the stone archway on the left side
  7. Collect Stones (2 of 4) from the ground near the archway
  8. Tap in the center in the distance to move through to a Camp area
  9. In the camp area, collect the Jade Figurine (1 of 4) from the ground near the center
  10. Collect the Stick on the ground just to the right of the jade figurine
  11. Look inside the tent
  12. Collect the Glove, the Water (pouch), and a Hook from the tent
  13. Use the knife on the hanging cloth on the left to collect some Cloth
  14. View the hook in your inventory and add the rope to it to create a Hook on a rope
  15. Use the hook on a rope on the tree on the far right to reach a hole at the top
  16. Use the Glove on the hole to collect a Piece of Wood
  17. View the Statue on the left side of the camp
  18. Collect Stones (3 of 4) from near the statue
  19. Add the piece of wood to the left side of the statue
  20. This will allow you to access a puzzle in the center of the statue
  21. Solve the statue puzzle - there are 2 sections, a large section at the top with 2 rows of blocks and a smaller one at the bottom with 1 row
  22. Tap pairs of blocks to swap them around
  23. Arrange them to complete the carvings
  24. Once solved, collect another Stones (4 of 4)
  25. View the tree stump to the left of the path
  26. Use the knife here to cut away some of the bush
  27. Collect a Detail (1 of 2) from the bush
  28. Back up to the Pyramid and tap on the block at the top of the steps
  29. Add the 4 stones to this to fill in the circles
  30. This will start a zodiac puzzle
  31. Solve the zodiac puzzle - there are 2 circle rings of symbols
  32. The outer ring has images depicting the 12 zodiac signs and the inner ring has symbols of the same 12 signs
  33. They are not lined up - arrange them so that they match each other
  34. Spin the inner ring and use the gaps on the left and right of the outer ring to let you switch the inner ring pieces around
  35. The inner ring pieces will light up when they are in the correct locations
  36. Once solved, the door at the top of the pyramid opens - go inside
  37. Inside the pyramid, collect another Jade Figurine (2 of 4) from the floor on the left
  38. View the large stone chest on the lower left
  39. Collect the Tongs from behind the chest
  40. Back out and return to the camp area
  41. Tap to view the basket on the rocks in the distance
  42. Open the lid to find a snake
  43. Use the Tongs to collect the Key from under the snake
  44. Enter the Tent again and use the key to open the chest on the right
  45. It will open a panel to reveal a chest puzzle
  46. Solve the chest puzzle - there are 4 locks, which have 9 parts that are split apart
  47. You can rotate the parts for each of the locks around the center and also rotate the pieces themselves
  48. Tapping the blue button in the center will try to join the lock parts together
  49. Arrange each lock parts so that they fit together and complete the symbol on it, then join them together
  50. Hint: Tap the outer ring of each lock to move the pieces around until the 4 with the curved edges are next to the curve of the lock outline
  51. Then tap the center to rotate the pieces until the curves are pointing to the outside
  52. You can then close the lock
  53. Once all 4 locks are complete, the chest will open
  54. Collect the Hammer, the Matches, and another Detail (2 of 2)
  55. You can also view a paper with some instructions
  56. Back up to the first area and view the large stone chest on the left of the scene
  57. Add the 2 'Details' to the top to start a stone chest puzzle
  58. Solve the stone chest puzzle - the grid of diamond shapes on the right has some that are lit up and some that are not
  59. When you tap the button at the top left it will change the lights from light to dark and back again
  60. Placing a detail on the grid will prevent the diamonds that the details covers from changing
  61. Use the details to 'Hold' specific diamonds and keep changing the others until all of the lights on the grid are on
  62. You can only place one detail at a time
  63. Once solved, collect a Pry Bar and a Cast from the chest
  64. View again the wooden crates to the right of the pyramid steps
  65. Use the pry bar to open the closed crate
  66. Collect the Plaster Figurine and the Shovel Blade from the crate
  67. Also take the Brushwood (1 of 5) from the left open crate
  68. View the shovel blade in your inventory and add the stick to it
  69. You then need to also add the knife to cut the stick and make a complete Shovel
  70. Return to the room at the top of the pyramid
  71. Collect a Cauldron from the floor on the right
  72. Tap to view the loose tile on the floor near the center
  73. Use the pry bar to lift it and collect a Casket
  74. View the low table in front of the central altar
  75. Collect the Bowl
  76. Collect another Brushwood (2 of 5) from the left side of the table
  77. Back up and view the snake heads at the foot of the steps to the pyramid
  78. Collect another Brushwood (3 of 5) from the snake mouth on the left
  79. Return to the camp area
  80. First view the tree stump on the left again and collect a second Brushwood (4 of 5)
  81. Use the Shovel to dig in the ground
  82. Collect another Jade Figurine (3 of 4) and a Seal from the ground
  83. Next view the basket with the snake again
  84. Collect the Brushwood (5 of 5) from the ground
  85. Use the Knife to collect the orange Resin from the log on the left
  86. Tap on the old fire pit on the right of the camp
  87. Add the 5 brushwood and the Cauldron to the fire pit
  88. Place the resin in the cauldron
  89. Use the matches to light the fire
  90. Once the resin melts, use the bowl to collect some melted resin
  91. View the Cast in your inventory
  92. Add to it the cloth, and then the Plaster figurine
  93. Tap this to wrap the figure in the cloth
  94. Then add the Hammer as well to smash the figure
  95. You will have some plaster dust in the cast
  96. Finally add the water to the dust
  97. You will be able to collect a Paw Print
  98. Return to the room at the top of the pyramid
  99. View the idol in the center of the altar
  100. Add the Paw print to the slot on the right
  101. The mouth will open and you can tap inside to start a triangle puzzle
  102. Solve the triangle puzzle - this puzzle has an image with 6 triangular pieces out of position
  103. Tap a piece to make it and others slide around the lines on the puzzle
  104. You need to get all 6 pieces to align in the correct locations to complete the image
  105. Once complete, collect a Key and another Jade Figurine (4 of 4)
  106. View the casket in your inventory and use the key to open it
  107. When the first lid opens, use the Seal to open the second lock
  108. Collect the Emerald from the casket
  109. View the Stone table in front of the altar again
  110. Add the bowl of resin to it
  111. Use the matches on the pool of resin to light it
  112. This will reveal a clue showing the correct arrangement of jade figures
  113. Tap on the right wall to see 4 slots in the wall
  114. Add the 4 jade figures to the slots
  115. You now need to swap the figures around to get them in the correct positions
  116. Use the clue in the resin to help you arrange them correctly
  117. Once arranged correctly, collect the Crystal (1 of 2)
  118. Exit the room and view the Snake Heads at the foot of the steps again
  119. Add the Emerald to the eye on the right
  120. The mouth will open and reveal a snake head puzzle
  121. Solve the snake head puzzle - there are 8 direction arrows around the circle
  122. Tap these to move the green gems around the board
  123. You need to arrange the 4 light green gems onto the 4 dark green spots in the center of the board
  124. The green gems will not go outside the circle so you can use this to help you bring them together
  125. Once solved, collect the Figured Detail
  126. Return to the room in the pyramid and view the stone chest on the left
  127. Add the figured detail to the lock and it will open to reveal another chest puzzle
  128. Solve the chest puzzle - tap the green arrows to move the crosses around the board
  129. Moving one cross will also move the other one if there is room for it to move to
  130. There are some walls in the board to block movement
  131. Move both crosses to the finishing positions at the same time
  132. Once solved, collect the second Crystal (2 of 2)
  133. Back out to the clearing again and view the Stone archway on the left
  134. Place the 2 crystals on the pedestals
  135. A final circle puzzle will appear in the ground
  136. Solve the circle puzzle - there are 4 disks that you can turn, each one has a square block on it
  137. Turning one circle will also affect the position of others
  138. Align the square blocks on each circle with the 4 square holes
  139. This will activate the portal in the Archway
  140. Pass through the portal to escape the forest and complete Level 19 - Mayan Pyramids

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Keep track of how many stones and jade figurines you've collected - you need all 4 of each
  • The statue puzzle requires swapping pairs of blocks - plan your moves carefully
  • The zodiac puzzle requires matching outer ring images with inner ring symbols - pieces light up when correct
  • The chest puzzle with 4 locks requires rotating pieces - move curved pieces next to curves first
  • The stone chest puzzle uses details to hold specific diamonds - place one at a time strategically
  • You need to craft the shovel by combining shovel blade, stick, and knife - don't forget the knife step
  • Collect all 5 brushwood pieces before lighting the fire - you need them all
  • The paw print requires multiple steps: cast + cloth + plaster figurine, then hammer, then water
  • The triangle puzzle requires sliding pieces along lines - plan your sequence
  • The jade figure arrangement uses the resin clue - study it carefully before arranging
  • The snake head puzzle uses the circle boundary to help move gems together
  • The final chest puzzle requires moving both crosses simultaneously - plan your path
  • The circle puzzle affects multiple disks - turning one affects others

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Not collecting all 4 stones before attempting the zodiac puzzle
  • Not collecting all 4 jade figurines before the final arrangement puzzle
  • Trying to solve the statue puzzle without understanding the swap mechanism
  • Not matching zodiac symbols correctly - remember pieces light up when correct
  • Not rotating chest lock pieces correctly - move curved pieces to curves first
  • Placing multiple details at once in the stone chest puzzle - only one at a time
  • Forgetting to use the knife when crafting the shovel - it's required to cut the stick
  • Not collecting all 5 brushwood pieces before lighting the fire
  • Not following the correct order when making the paw print - cast + cloth + figurine, then hammer, then water
  • Not using the resin clue for the jade figure arrangement
  • Trying to move gems outside the circle in the snake head puzzle - they won't go outside
  • Not moving both crosses simultaneously in the final chest puzzle
  • Not understanding that turning one circle affects others in the final circle puzzle

Additional Notes

Level 19 - Mayan Pyramids is the nineteenth episode in Tricky Doors, taking place in ancient Mayan ruins where you must collect items throughout the jungle area, camp, and pyramid chambers, solve puzzles, craft tools, operate ancient mechanisms, and escape from the ruins. This level introduces Mayan-themed gameplay mechanics and complex multi-step puzzle sequences.

What You'll Learn

  • Multi-Area Navigation: Moving between the pyramid area, camp area, and pyramid interior
  • Item Collection Tracking: Collecting multiple items of the same type (4 stones, 4 jade figurines, 5 brushwood pieces, 2 details, 2 crystals)
  • Puzzle Variety: Solving different types of puzzles including statue puzzles, zodiac puzzles, chest puzzles, stone chest puzzles, triangle puzzles, jade figure arrangement puzzles, snake head puzzles, and circle puzzles
  • Tool Crafting: Combining items to create tools (hook on a rope, shovel, paw print)
  • Mechanism Operation: Operating ancient Mayan mechanisms and devices
  • Clue Integration: Using environmental clues (resin clue, paper instructions) to solve puzzles

Core Mechanics Introduced

  • Statue Puzzle: Swapping pairs of blocks to complete carvings
  • Zodiac Puzzle: Matching outer ring zodiac images with inner ring symbols
  • Chest Puzzle (4 Locks): Rotating lock parts to complete symbols and join them together
  • Stone Chest Puzzle: Using details to hold specific diamonds while changing others
  • Triangle Puzzle: Sliding triangular pieces along lines to complete an image
  • Jade Figure Arrangement: Swapping jade figures to match a clue pattern
  • Snake Head Puzzle: Moving green gems using direction arrows to reach center spots
  • Chest Puzzle (Crosses): Moving two crosses simultaneously to finishing positions
  • Circle Puzzle: Aligning square blocks on rotating disks with square holes
  • Multi-Step Tool Assembly: Combining multiple items in sequence to create tools (shovel, paw print)

Level Structure

This level consists of three main areas:

  1. The Pyramid Area: The starting area with the pyramid, crates, and stone archway
  2. The Camp Area: Contains the tent, statue, tree, fire pit, and basket with snake
  3. The Pyramid Interior: Contains the altar, chests, and various puzzles

Key Puzzles

  • Statue Puzzle: Swapping pairs of blocks to complete carvings (camp area)
  • Zodiac Puzzle: Matching zodiac signs between outer and inner rings (pyramid steps)
  • Chest Puzzle (4 Locks): Rotating and joining lock parts to complete symbols (tent)
  • Stone Chest Puzzle: Using details to hold diamonds while changing lights (first area)
  • Triangle Puzzle: Sliding triangular pieces to complete an image (altar)
  • Jade Figure Arrangement: Swapping jade figures to match resin clue (pyramid interior)
  • Snake Head Puzzle: Moving green gems to center spots using arrows (snake heads)
  • Chest Puzzle (Crosses): Moving two crosses simultaneously (stone chest)
  • Circle Puzzle: Aligning square blocks on rotating disks (stone archway)

Difficulty

Hard - This level is very complex, requiring careful item collection, multiple puzzle types, tool crafting, and precise puzzle solving. The main challenges are tracking all items (4 stones, 4 jade figurines, 5 brushwood pieces, 2 details, 2 crystals), solving various puzzle types, understanding puzzle mechanics, and correctly crafting tools. Most players can complete it in 45-55 minutes on their first attempt.

Estimated Completion Time

45-55 minutes for first-time players, 35-40 minutes once you understand the puzzle mechanics, item locations, and crafting sequences.