Level 21 - Tropical Forest

Video Walkthrough

Objective

Escape from the tropical forest by first escaping from a prison cell, then exploring the compound and jungle areas, collecting items, solving various puzzles including star door lock puzzles, wires puzzles, painted faces puzzles, oil pump door puzzles, river maze puzzles, elephant cabinet math puzzles, lock pick puzzles, plane wreck eagle puzzles, and stone flower puzzles, helping another prisoner, navigating a river maze, repairing a sea plane, and finally taking off to escape the forest.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Start in the prison cell in the tropical location
  2. Notice the face design on a round board above the cell door - this is a clue for later
  3. Collect a Stone Flower (1 of 3) from the floor on the lower right
  4. View a red cloth that is hanging on the right of the door
  5. Collect the red Rag
  6. Collect the Bent Nail that the rag was hanging on
  7. View the bamboo floor on the right below a pipe
  8. Collect a Stone from the wall here
  9. Place the bent nail on the rock floor on the right and use the stone on it to straighten it
  10. Collect the Nail
  11. View the pipe above this on the right - it is blocked
  12. Use the nail to unclog it and water will flow out
  13. Use the Rag on the flowing water to get the Wet Rag
  14. View the upper bunk on the left side of the room, there is a stick attached at an angle
  15. Use the stone on this to remove it and collect the Stick
  16. View the cell door and use the wet rag on it
  17. Add the stick and the bars will be bent
  18. Exit the cell to the compound
  19. Notice another face on a round board on the right side under a tree - another clue
  20. On the right side is another locked cell, view this and talk to the prisoner
  21. He needs your help to escape and to recover from an illness
  22. Collect some Matches from the seat to the left of the prisoner
  23. Tap on a dark path below the building on the left to look inside
  24. There is a lamp on the floor
  25. Use the matches to light the lamp and then tap it to place it on a hook and illuminate the passage
  26. Move forward to a jungle clearing with a plane wreck
  27. Collect a Lever from the ground on the lower right
  28. View the cockpit of the plane wreck
  29. Use the Stone to break the glass
  30. Collect a Star from the legs of the pilot and also a Knife
  31. View a set of fuses at the back of the cockpit and collect the one unbroken Fuse
  32. Back up to the compound and view a generator below the stairs in the center
  33. It is not working - collect a Magnet
  34. Go back into the cell and view the upper bunk on the left again
  35. Use the knife to cut and collect the Rope
  36. View the magnet in your inventory and add the rope to it to get the Magnet on a Rope
  37. Exit the cell again and look at a round tire on the left of the central pond, this is a well
  38. Use the Magnet on a rope here to collect a Wrench
  39. Go through the passage again to the Plane wreck
  40. View a blue box on the left side of the scene
  41. Use the knife on the red tubing to collect the Hose
  42. Open the blue box and use the Wrench here to remove and collect the Spark Plug
  43. Go back to the generator in the compound
  44. Use the wrench to remove a broken spark plug from the top
  45. Place the new spark plug and use the wrench again to insert it
  46. Tap the spark plug cap with the wire to attach it
  47. Press the red button to start the generator
  48. View the pond in the center of the compound
  49. Notice a blue board on the left with yellow lines and dots - this is a clue
  50. View the door to the building on the upper left
  51. Add the star to the lock and you will discover a star door lock puzzle
  52. Solve the star door lock puzzle - move the large block with the arrow from the right side to the left side
  53. Slide the small pieces around the grid to make way
  54. Move small pieces to the left initially to make room to move the large block forward and up or down
  55. Move the small pieces around it and continue the progress
  56. Once done the door is open and you can look inside at a control panel
  57. Add the Lever to the center
  58. Set the three levers to the correct positions according to the clue from the pond
  59. Once done this will turn some ladders in the compound and allow you to pass through the path at the top center to the next area
  60. This is an Oil pumping station
  61. Notice another face on the board on the building
  62. Collect a Brush from the top of the red barrel on the bottom right
  63. Back up to the cell that you started in
  64. Look on the wall on the far right to find some green moss
  65. Use the brush here to clean away the moss and then you will see a clue with three shapes
  66. Go back to the oil pump station and view the door to the building
  67. On the right is a red box, view this next
  68. You need a three digit code, use the shapes clue from the cell wall
  69. Collect the Pliers and the Stapler
  70. View a metal ladder on the right of the pump structure
  71. This is held on with wire
  72. Use the pliers to cut the wire and then you can collect the Ladder
  73. Go to the plane wreckage and use the ladder on the large box on the right side to make a bridge
  74. View the box and then use the knife to cut the straps
  75. Collect the Belt
  76. With the box open, collect the Insect Spray and a Harpoon
  77. Use the Knife on the tree on the right to collect some Resin
  78. Go to the oil pump and tap on the path on the right side to view it
  79. There are insects - use the insect spray to get rid of them
  80. Move forward to a river
  81. Collect another Stone Flower (2 of 3) from the ground in the center
  82. Look in the small boat on the right and collect a Pulley and a Fishing Rod
  83. Back up to the compound and view the pond in the center
  84. Use the Fishing rod here to collect a bottle of Machine Oil
  85. Go to the Oil pump and view the machinery on the right
  86. Add the Pulley and then add the Belt (you need to remove the old broken belt first)
  87. Use the Stapler on the belt to secure it
  88. Press the red button - the pump will start but then stop again
  89. View the pump arm on the top right to see the pivot point
  90. Use the Machine oil on this to lubricate it
  91. Press the button again and the pump will start
  92. Oil will fill the large container on the lower left
  93. Look inside and you can now collect a Speargun
  94. View the Fishing rod in your inventory and use the knife on it to cut and then collect the Fishing line
  95. View the Speargun in your inventory, add the fishing line to it and then the harpoon
  96. You now have the loaded Speargun
  97. Go through to the river and use the speargun on the raised bamboo bridge on the far side to shoot it and then lower it
  98. Look inside the blue tarpaulin covered tent on the far side
  99. Collect the Oar (1 of 2) and some Lock picks from the table
  100. Collect a Blade (1 of 3) and a Bucket from the boxes and barrels on the left
  101. View the door to the building on the right - there is a panel on the side
  102. Add the Fuse to it to start a wires puzzle
  103. Solve the wires puzzle - there are eight colored wires at the top
  104. Drag and place these into the four rows of holes below
  105. Placing them will activate or deactivate the lights at the bottom
  106. Find the correct placements to fit in all eight wires and turn all of the lights on
  107. You can now enter the building, it is a bar
  108. You need to lift the large blue crate, to do this you need to find 10 sacks
  109. Collect Sacks from a bar stool on the left
  110. Collect a Sack hanging from a bamboo on the left
  111. Collect another Sack on a bamboo rail on the far right (3 of 10)
  112. Look in the Mezzanine above the bar
  113. Collect Sacks from a box behind the green curtain
  114. Open the large basket for another one
  115. Collect one more from the top shelf on the right
  116. Collect two more from two boxes on the lower shelf, one has a large leaf over it and one is in the shelf (8 of 10)
  117. View a table at the back of the room behind the blue crate
  118. Collect an Oar (2 of 2), then move the chair to find another Sack (9 of 10)
  119. View the counter behind the bar and find another Sack on the floor (10 of 10)
  120. Add the sacks to the hook above the blue crate and it will be lifted
  121. Collect a Saw from the floor underneath
  122. View a collection of eight painted faces on the back wall on the left
  123. This is a painted faces puzzle
  124. Solve the painted faces puzzle - there are eight different faces
  125. You have seen some of these already in the locations
  126. Tap on the three faces that match the ones that you have seen
  127. A panel opens and you can collect the Medicine Remedy
  128. View this and you will see a list of items that you need to collect
  129. Use a knife on the green rosemary hanging from the ceiling by the green light shade on the top right
  130. Collect the Rosemary
  131. Look again on the Mezzanine and collect a Mango from the left
  132. Back up to the Oil Pump and look in the Oil container
  133. Use the Bucket here to collect a Bucket of Oil
  134. Back up to the starting cell and look on the floor on the right again
  135. Use the saw here to cut a hole
  136. Collect a Drop and also an Elephant Ear (1 of 2)
  137. Go to the Plane crash area and collect a Porcini Mushroom from next to the ferns on the far left
  138. Look inside the opened crate on the right and collect a Rosehip
  139. Go back to the Oil pump and view the door to the building
  140. Place the Drop on to the door lock to start an oil pump door puzzle
  141. Solve the oil pump door puzzle - this puzzle has a circle with eight pink rods
  142. Tap on a rod to slide it into the center or out onto the circle if there is space
  143. With each move the inner circle with any rods on it will turn to the next position
  144. Place all of the rods into the eight slots on the outer circle to complete the puzzle
  145. Once the door is open enter the boiler room
  146. Collect a Paintbrush from the bench and a Cylinder from the right side
  147. Return to the bar and view the counter behind the bar again
  148. Place the cylinder in the bracket on the right
  149. Add the hose and connect it to the burner and the cylinder
  150. Tap the sauce pan on the left to place it on the burner
  151. Tap the green dial on the cylinder to turn on the gas
  152. Use the matches to light the flame
  153. Add the Resin to the pan to melt it
  154. Collect the Hot Resin
  155. Back up to the riverside and view the small boat
  156. Add the Oars to it
  157. Add the hot resin to the boat and use the paintbrush on it
  158. This will fill the hole in the side of the boat and repair it
  159. Use the boat to explore the river
  160. Navigate the river maze puzzle - there are paths on the river to take
  161. You will reach various locations
  162. In each location there is the possibility of finding one or more Arrows
  163. You need to collect ten arrows to be able to exit the maze
  164. Arrows may be hidden behind or under objects, in trees etc
  165. You may need to find objects such as a rope in a location to then let you collect an arrow
  166. You will find a location with a large log hanging by ten ropes that blocks your path
  167. On the right of this is a Bow
  168. Once you have all ten arrows you can use these on the Bow and it will shoot the ropes and remove the log
  169. This lets you move on to the next area
  170. You arrive at the sea plane
  171. Collect another Ear (2 of 2) from the pontoon on the right
  172. Collect a red Jerrycan
  173. View some flowers growing on the rocks on the left side of the river
  174. Use the Knife here to collect the Blue Violet
  175. Return to the Bar and view a green metal cabinet on the right
  176. Add the Two ears to the lock to reveal an elephant cabinet math puzzle
  177. Solve the elephant cabinet math puzzle - there is a 9 digit keypad, you can swap the numbers around
  178. At the top and right side are total numbers
  179. Arrange the numbers on the keypad so that the rows and columns add up to the totals shown at the top and side
  180. Collect some Chicory Root and an Eagle
  181. View the Medicine Ingredients list in your inventory and add to it the six items you have collected
  182. You will receive the Medicine Ingredients
  183. View the bench behind the bar again
  184. Add the Ingredients to the bench
  185. Use the knife on these to chop them
  186. After this you will collect the Medicine
  187. Return to the compound and talk to the other prisoner again
  188. Use the Lock picks on the gate lock to start a lock pick puzzle
  189. Solve the lock pick puzzle - use the lock picks on the left and right by sliding them into the notches and gaps on the three rings
  190. You can then turn each ring to help you line them up
  191. Line up all three rings so that the lock picks can slide into the center at the same time and press the small buttons
  192. Give him the Medicine
  193. He is ready and then you can collect a Handle
  194. Go to the crashed plane in the jungle and look on the side of the wreckage
  195. Add the Eagle here to open a panel, there is another puzzle
  196. Solve the plane wreck eagle puzzle - tap the tiles to rotate them and line up the paths
  197. Use the Arrow buttons to move the red diamond shape along the lines
  198. Move the Red diamond to the exit point on the right
  199. Collect a Blade (2 of 3) and a Screwdriver
  200. Look at the tail of the crashed plane - there is another blade here
  201. View this and use the screwdriver to remove the bolts
  202. Collect the Blade (3 of 3)
  203. Move through the river to the sea plane that you need to repair
  204. Look on the pontoon to see a propeller assembly
  205. Add the three Blades to it and collect the Propeller
  206. View the front of the plane
  207. Place the propeller here, then tap the three nuts on the top of the plane to place them
  208. Use the Wrench next to secure them
  209. View the door to the plane and place the handle on it
  210. Look inside the plane and collect another Stone Flower (3 of 3)
  211. Go back to the starting cell
  212. Tap a poster on the wall on the left to remove it and you will see three slots
  213. View these and place the stone flowers to start a stone flower puzzle
  214. Solve the stone flower puzzle - there is a grid of patterns, you can rotate sets of four of them at a time to re-position them
  215. There are two types of pattern, a Star and a Flower shape
  216. On the right is a diagram showing how you need to arrange the patterns
  217. Notice that the rows are marked in red as I, II and III
  218. Collect a Funnel and a Lever Handle
  219. Go to the Oil pump and enter the boiler room again
  220. Add the Bucket of Oil to the green vat on the left
  221. Add the lever handle to the pipe from the large tank on the right
  222. Add the Jerrycan to the pipe on the right as well
  223. Turn the lever handle
  224. You will collect the Gasoline
  225. Go back to the sea plane and view the fuel cap on the side of the plane on the right
  226. Use the funnel here to open the cap
  227. Use the gasoline to fill the plane
  228. Tap on the rubbish in the water blocking the planes path
  229. Use the knife on it to cut the ropes and clear the way
  230. Tap on the plane to enter it and start the sea plane takeoff puzzle
  231. Solve the sea plane takeoff puzzle - as the plane speeds up you need to tap the left and right arrows to avoid rocks and debris in the water
  232. Once you are clear of the debris and the speed reaches 100 you will take off
  233. You have completed Level 21 - Tropical Forest

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Keep track of how many stone flowers you've collected - you need all 3 for the final puzzle
  • The face designs on round boards are clues for the painted faces puzzle - remember where you see them
  • The star door lock puzzle requires moving the large block by sliding small pieces around - plan your moves carefully
  • The wires puzzle requires placing all 8 wires correctly to turn on all lights - try different combinations
  • You need to collect all 10 sacks to lift the blue crate in the bar
  • The painted faces puzzle requires matching three faces you've seen in different locations - remember the face locations
  • The river maze puzzle requires collecting 10 arrows - explore all locations thoroughly
  • The elephant cabinet math puzzle requires arranging numbers so rows and columns add up to totals
  • The lock pick puzzle requires aligning all three rings so lock picks can slide into center simultaneously
  • The plane wreck eagle puzzle requires rotating tiles to create paths for the red diamond
  • The stone flower puzzle requires rotating sets of four patterns to match the diagram
  • You need to collect all medicine ingredients before you can make the medicine for the prisoner
  • The sea plane takeoff requires quick reflexes to avoid obstacles - tap left and right arrows as needed
  • Some items are hidden in unexpected places - check under objects, in trees, and behind curtains
  • The boat needs to be repaired with hot resin before you can use it to navigate the river

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Not collecting all 3 stone flowers before trying to solve the stone flower puzzle
  • Forgetting to remember the face locations for the painted faces puzzle
  • Not collecting all 10 sacks before trying to lift the blue crate
  • Not collecting all 10 arrows before trying to use the bow in the river maze
  • Not collecting all medicine ingredients before trying to make the medicine
  • Trying to solve puzzles without understanding the mechanics - read the instructions carefully
  • Not exploring all river maze locations thoroughly to find all arrows
  • Not repairing the boat before trying to use it
  • Not filling the plane with gasoline before trying to take off
  • Not clearing the debris from the plane's path before takeoff
  • Rushing through the sea plane takeoff puzzle without avoiding obstacles
  • Not collecting all 3 blades before trying to assemble the propeller
  • Not lubricating the oil pump mechanism before trying to use it
  • Not connecting all wires correctly in the wires puzzle

Additional Notes

Level 21 - Tropical Forest is the twenty-first episode in Tricky Doors, taking place in a tropical prison compound where you must first escape from a cell, then explore the compound and jungle areas, help another prisoner, solve various puzzles, navigate a river maze, repair a sea plane, and finally take off to escape the forest. This level introduces prison escape mechanics, tropical jungle exploration, and complex multi-step puzzle sequences.

What You'll Learn

  • Prison Escape Mechanics: Escaping from a locked cell using items and tools
  • Tropical Environment Navigation: Moving through jungle areas, river mazes, and compound areas
  • Multi-Puzzle Sequences: Solving various puzzle types in sequence to progress
  • Item Collection Tracking: Collecting multiple items of the same type (3 stone flowers, 10 sacks, 10 arrows, 3 blades, 2 ears, 2 oars)
  • Tool Crafting and Repair: Combining items to create tools and repairing mechanisms
  • Medicine Making: Collecting ingredients and crafting medicine to help another prisoner
  • Vehicle Repair: Repairing and preparing a sea plane for takeoff

Core Mechanics Introduced

  • Prison Cell Escape: Using wet rag and stick to bend cell bars
  • Generator Operation: Replacing spark plugs and starting generators
  • Star Door Lock Puzzle: Sliding puzzle to move large block through grid
  • Wires Puzzle: Placing colored wires to activate all lights
  • Painted Faces Puzzle: Matching faces seen in different locations
  • Oil Pump Door Puzzle: Sliding rods in circle to complete puzzle
  • River Maze Navigation: Exploring river paths to collect arrows
  • Elephant Cabinet Math Puzzle: Arranging numbers to match row and column totals
  • Lock Pick Puzzle: Aligning three rings for lock picks to slide in
  • Plane Wreck Eagle Puzzle: Rotating tiles to create paths
  • Stone Flower Puzzle: Rotating pattern sets to match diagram
  • Sea Plane Takeoff: Quick-time event to avoid obstacles during takeoff

Level Structure

This level consists of multiple interconnected areas:

  1. The Prison Cell: The starting location where you escape from the cell
  2. The Compound: The main area with generator, pond, and building access
  3. The Plane Wreck Area: Jungle clearing with crashed plane and items
  4. The Oil Pumping Station: Area with oil pump machinery and boiler room
  5. The River and Bar Area: River maze navigation and bar building
  6. The Sea Plane Area: Final location where you repair and take off in the sea plane

Key Puzzles

  • Star Door Lock Puzzle: Sliding puzzle to move large block through grid (compound building)
  • Wires Puzzle: Placing 8 colored wires to activate all lights (bar building)
  • Painted Faces Puzzle: Matching three faces seen in locations (bar wall)
  • Oil Pump Door Puzzle: Sliding rods in circle to complete puzzle (oil pump building)
  • River Maze Puzzle: Collecting 10 arrows and using bow to clear path (river navigation)
  • Elephant Cabinet Math Puzzle: Arranging numbers to match totals (bar cabinet)
  • Lock Pick Puzzle: Aligning three rings for lock picks (prisoner cell gate)
  • Plane Wreck Eagle Puzzle: Rotating tiles to create paths (crashed plane)
  • Stone Flower Puzzle: Rotating pattern sets to match diagram (starting cell)
  • Sea Plane Takeoff: Quick-time event to avoid obstacles (sea plane)

Difficulty

Hard - This level is very complex, requiring careful item collection across multiple areas, solving various puzzle types, navigating a river maze, helping another prisoner, and finally repairing and taking off in a sea plane. The main challenges are tracking all items (3 stone flowers, 10 sacks, 10 arrows, 3 blades, medicine ingredients), solving multiple puzzle types, understanding puzzle mechanics, and successfully completing the takeoff sequence. Most players can complete it in 60-90 minutes on their first attempt.

Estimated Completion Time

60-90 minutes for first-time players, 40-60 minutes once you understand the item locations, puzzle mechanics, and navigation routes.