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
- Start in the prison cell in the tropical location
- Notice the face design on a round board above the cell door - this is a clue for later
- Collect a Stone Flower (1 of 3) from the floor on the lower right
- View a red cloth that is hanging on the right of the door
- Collect the red Rag
- Collect the Bent Nail that the rag was hanging on
- View the bamboo floor on the right below a pipe
- Collect a Stone from the wall here
- Place the bent nail on the rock floor on the right and use the stone on it to straighten it
- Collect the Nail
- View the pipe above this on the right - it is blocked
- Use the nail to unclog it and water will flow out
- Use the Rag on the flowing water to get the Wet Rag
- View the upper bunk on the left side of the room, there is a stick attached at an angle
- Use the stone on this to remove it and collect the Stick
- View the cell door and use the wet rag on it
- Add the stick and the bars will be bent
- Exit the cell to the compound
- Notice another face on a round board on the right side under a tree - another clue
- On the right side is another locked cell, view this and talk to the prisoner
- He needs your help to escape and to recover from an illness
- Collect some Matches from the seat to the left of the prisoner
- Tap on a dark path below the building on the left to look inside
- There is a lamp on the floor
- Use the matches to light the lamp and then tap it to place it on a hook and illuminate the passage
- Move forward to a jungle clearing with a plane wreck
- Collect a Lever from the ground on the lower right
- View the cockpit of the plane wreck
- Use the Stone to break the glass
- Collect a Star from the legs of the pilot and also a Knife
- View a set of fuses at the back of the cockpit and collect the one unbroken Fuse
- Back up to the compound and view a generator below the stairs in the center
- It is not working - collect a Magnet
- Go back into the cell and view the upper bunk on the left again
- Use the knife to cut and collect the Rope
- View the magnet in your inventory and add the rope to it to get the Magnet on a Rope
- Exit the cell again and look at a round tire on the left of the central pond, this is a well
- Use the Magnet on a rope here to collect a Wrench
- Go through the passage again to the Plane wreck
- View a blue box on the left side of the scene
- Use the knife on the red tubing to collect the Hose
- Open the blue box and use the Wrench here to remove and collect the Spark Plug
- Go back to the generator in the compound
- Use the wrench to remove a broken spark plug from the top
- Place the new spark plug and use the wrench again to insert it
- Tap the spark plug cap with the wire to attach it
- Press the red button to start the generator
- View the pond in the center of the compound
- Notice a blue board on the left with yellow lines and dots - this is a clue
- View the door to the building on the upper left
- Add the star to the lock and you will discover a star door lock puzzle
- Solve the star door lock puzzle - move the large block with the arrow from the right side to the left side
- Slide the small pieces around the grid to make way
- Move small pieces to the left initially to make room to move the large block forward and up or down
- Move the small pieces around it and continue the progress
- Once done the door is open and you can look inside at a control panel
- Add the Lever to the center
- Set the three levers to the correct positions according to the clue from the pond
- 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
- This is an Oil pumping station
- Notice another face on the board on the building
- Collect a Brush from the top of the red barrel on the bottom right
- Back up to the cell that you started in
- Look on the wall on the far right to find some green moss
- Use the brush here to clean away the moss and then you will see a clue with three shapes
- Go back to the oil pump station and view the door to the building
- On the right is a red box, view this next
- You need a three digit code, use the shapes clue from the cell wall
- Collect the Pliers and the Stapler
- View a metal ladder on the right of the pump structure
- This is held on with wire
- Use the pliers to cut the wire and then you can collect the Ladder
- Go to the plane wreckage and use the ladder on the large box on the right side to make a bridge
- View the box and then use the knife to cut the straps
- Collect the Belt
- With the box open, collect the Insect Spray and a Harpoon
- Use the Knife on the tree on the right to collect some Resin
- Go to the oil pump and tap on the path on the right side to view it
- There are insects - use the insect spray to get rid of them
- Move forward to a river
- Collect another Stone Flower (2 of 3) from the ground in the center
- Look in the small boat on the right and collect a Pulley and a Fishing Rod
- Back up to the compound and view the pond in the center
- Use the Fishing rod here to collect a bottle of Machine Oil
- Go to the Oil pump and view the machinery on the right
- Add the Pulley and then add the Belt (you need to remove the old broken belt first)
- Use the Stapler on the belt to secure it
- Press the red button - the pump will start but then stop again
- View the pump arm on the top right to see the pivot point
- Use the Machine oil on this to lubricate it
- Press the button again and the pump will start
- Oil will fill the large container on the lower left
- Look inside and you can now collect a Speargun
- View the Fishing rod in your inventory and use the knife on it to cut and then collect the Fishing line
- View the Speargun in your inventory, add the fishing line to it and then the harpoon
- You now have the loaded Speargun
- 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
- Look inside the blue tarpaulin covered tent on the far side
- Collect the Oar (1 of 2) and some Lock picks from the table
- Collect a Blade (1 of 3) and a Bucket from the boxes and barrels on the left
- View the door to the building on the right - there is a panel on the side
- Add the Fuse to it to start a wires puzzle
- Solve the wires puzzle - there are eight colored wires at the top
- Drag and place these into the four rows of holes below
- Placing them will activate or deactivate the lights at the bottom
- Find the correct placements to fit in all eight wires and turn all of the lights on
- You can now enter the building, it is a bar
- You need to lift the large blue crate, to do this you need to find 10 sacks
- Collect Sacks from a bar stool on the left
- Collect a Sack hanging from a bamboo on the left
- Collect another Sack on a bamboo rail on the far right (3 of 10)
- Look in the Mezzanine above the bar
- Collect Sacks from a box behind the green curtain
- Open the large basket for another one
- Collect one more from the top shelf on the right
- 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)
- View a table at the back of the room behind the blue crate
- Collect an Oar (2 of 2), then move the chair to find another Sack (9 of 10)
- View the counter behind the bar and find another Sack on the floor (10 of 10)
- Add the sacks to the hook above the blue crate and it will be lifted
- Collect a Saw from the floor underneath
- View a collection of eight painted faces on the back wall on the left
- This is a painted faces puzzle
- Solve the painted faces puzzle - there are eight different faces
- You have seen some of these already in the locations
- Tap on the three faces that match the ones that you have seen
- A panel opens and you can collect the Medicine Remedy
- View this and you will see a list of items that you need to collect
- Use a knife on the green rosemary hanging from the ceiling by the green light shade on the top right
- Collect the Rosemary
- Look again on the Mezzanine and collect a Mango from the left
- Back up to the Oil Pump and look in the Oil container
- Use the Bucket here to collect a Bucket of Oil
- Back up to the starting cell and look on the floor on the right again
- Use the saw here to cut a hole
- Collect a Drop and also an Elephant Ear (1 of 2)
- Go to the Plane crash area and collect a Porcini Mushroom from next to the ferns on the far left
- Look inside the opened crate on the right and collect a Rosehip
- Go back to the Oil pump and view the door to the building
- Place the Drop on to the door lock to start an oil pump door puzzle
- Solve the oil pump door puzzle - this puzzle has a circle with eight pink rods
- Tap on a rod to slide it into the center or out onto the circle if there is space
- With each move the inner circle with any rods on it will turn to the next position
- Place all of the rods into the eight slots on the outer circle to complete the puzzle
- Once the door is open enter the boiler room
- Collect a Paintbrush from the bench and a Cylinder from the right side
- Return to the bar and view the counter behind the bar again
- Place the cylinder in the bracket on the right
- Add the hose and connect it to the burner and the cylinder
- Tap the sauce pan on the left to place it on the burner
- Tap the green dial on the cylinder to turn on the gas
- Use the matches to light the flame
- Add the Resin to the pan to melt it
- Collect the Hot Resin
- Back up to the riverside and view the small boat
- Add the Oars to it
- Add the hot resin to the boat and use the paintbrush on it
- This will fill the hole in the side of the boat and repair it
- Use the boat to explore the river
- Navigate the river maze puzzle - there are paths on the river to take
- You will reach various locations
- In each location there is the possibility of finding one or more Arrows
- You need to collect ten arrows to be able to exit the maze
- Arrows may be hidden behind or under objects, in trees etc
- You may need to find objects such as a rope in a location to then let you collect an arrow
- You will find a location with a large log hanging by ten ropes that blocks your path
- On the right of this is a Bow
- Once you have all ten arrows you can use these on the Bow and it will shoot the ropes and remove the log
- This lets you move on to the next area
- You arrive at the sea plane
- Collect another Ear (2 of 2) from the pontoon on the right
- Collect a red Jerrycan
- View some flowers growing on the rocks on the left side of the river
- Use the Knife here to collect the Blue Violet
- Return to the Bar and view a green metal cabinet on the right
- Add the Two ears to the lock to reveal an elephant cabinet math puzzle
- Solve the elephant cabinet math puzzle - there is a 9 digit keypad, you can swap the numbers around
- At the top and right side are total numbers
- Arrange the numbers on the keypad so that the rows and columns add up to the totals shown at the top and side
- Collect some Chicory Root and an Eagle
- View the Medicine Ingredients list in your inventory and add to it the six items you have collected
- You will receive the Medicine Ingredients
- View the bench behind the bar again
- Add the Ingredients to the bench
- Use the knife on these to chop them
- After this you will collect the Medicine
- Return to the compound and talk to the other prisoner again
- Use the Lock picks on the gate lock to start a lock pick puzzle
- 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
- You can then turn each ring to help you line them up
- Line up all three rings so that the lock picks can slide into the center at the same time and press the small buttons
- Give him the Medicine
- He is ready and then you can collect a Handle
- Go to the crashed plane in the jungle and look on the side of the wreckage
- Add the Eagle here to open a panel, there is another puzzle
- Solve the plane wreck eagle puzzle - tap the tiles to rotate them and line up the paths
- Use the Arrow buttons to move the red diamond shape along the lines
- Move the Red diamond to the exit point on the right
- Collect a Blade (2 of 3) and a Screwdriver
- Look at the tail of the crashed plane - there is another blade here
- View this and use the screwdriver to remove the bolts
- Collect the Blade (3 of 3)
- Move through the river to the sea plane that you need to repair
- Look on the pontoon to see a propeller assembly
- Add the three Blades to it and collect the Propeller
- View the front of the plane
- Place the propeller here, then tap the three nuts on the top of the plane to place them
- Use the Wrench next to secure them
- View the door to the plane and place the handle on it
- Look inside the plane and collect another Stone Flower (3 of 3)
- Go back to the starting cell
- Tap a poster on the wall on the left to remove it and you will see three slots
- View these and place the stone flowers to start a stone flower puzzle
- 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
- There are two types of pattern, a Star and a Flower shape
- On the right is a diagram showing how you need to arrange the patterns
- Notice that the rows are marked in red as I, II and III
- Collect a Funnel and a Lever Handle
- Go to the Oil pump and enter the boiler room again
- Add the Bucket of Oil to the green vat on the left
- Add the lever handle to the pipe from the large tank on the right
- Add the Jerrycan to the pipe on the right as well
- Turn the lever handle
- You will collect the Gasoline
- Go back to the sea plane and view the fuel cap on the side of the plane on the right
- Use the funnel here to open the cap
- Use the gasoline to fill the plane
- Tap on the rubbish in the water blocking the planes path
- Use the knife on it to cut the ropes and clear the way
- Tap on the plane to enter it and start the sea plane takeoff puzzle
- 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
- Once you are clear of the debris and the speed reaches 100 you will take off
- 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:
- The Prison Cell: The starting location where you escape from the cell
- The Compound: The main area with generator, pond, and building access
- The Plane Wreck Area: Jungle clearing with crashed plane and items
- The Oil Pumping Station: Area with oil pump machinery and boiler room
- The River and Bar Area: River maze navigation and bar building
- 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.