Alright, adventurer! You’ve made it to one of the trickiest challenges in far-off Sukhothai: the infamous “Game of Wits.” This puzzle is wrapped up in the chess-like Mak-Yek board, and trust me, it’s a brain-bender. But don’t sweat it! We’re about to break it down step by step, open that vault, and claim the gold. Grab your fedora—let’s get cracking!
A Game of Wits Full Walkthrough
How Do You Start A Game of Wits?
The journey in “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” kicks off in the heart of Voss’s Camp. Head to the second floor of the barracks, where you’ll find a table with two cryptic notes and a Mak-Yek board set up, waiting to challenge your wits.
Pro tip: Grab the Royal Army Uniform hanging around outside near the stairs and showers. It’ll let you sneak through the camp like a ghost while you figure out the puzzle. Trust me, it’s worth it.
The Mak-Yek – How to Solve the Puzzle
Picture this: Mak-Yek is like a battlefield, and you’re the commander of the blue pieces. Your mission? Take down all the red pieces by moving exactly four blue pieces just once each. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Here’s the deal:
- Blue pieces move in straight lines—horizontally or vertically—until they hit something.
- To take out a red piece, you’ve gotta trap it between two blue pieces.
- Got a whole row or column of red pieces? No problem—trap ‘em with blue pieces at both ends and take them all in one move.
Oh, and here’s the kicker: Flip over the Mak-Yek rules, and you’ll find an extra rule. If you slide a blue piece between two red pieces that are just one square apart, you take out both reds. This “intervention move” is the secret sauce you’ll need to win.
Step-by-Step The Mak-Yek Puzzle Solution
Here’s how to nail it:
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First Move: Slide the blue piece from F1 to F3. Boom! You’ve just taken out the reds on E3 and G3. First digit of the code: 3.
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Second Move: Shift the blue piece from H1 to D1. The red on C1? Gone. Second digit: 1.
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Third Move: Push the blue piece from B1 to B8. This wipes out every red piece on the top row. Third digit: 8.
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Final Move: Slide the blue piece from F8 to F6. Just like that, the reds on F5 and F4 are history. Last digit: 6.
Now you’ve got your code: 3186.
Turn around, face the safe, and punch in the code: 3…1…8…6. You’ll hear a click, then a satisfying creak as the door swings open. What’s waiting for you? A pile of Nazi gold, shining brighter than your wildest dreams. You did it, adventurer!
If you’re wondering where those notes came from, here’s the rundown:
- Lorenzo’s Challenge: Sitting on the table in the second floor of the green barracks.
- Mak-Yek Rules: Right underneath Lorenzo’s note, on the same table.
You can’t miss them—they’re the bread and butter of solving this puzzle.
And that’s it, champ. Not only did you flex your brainpower, but you also snagged the loot. Now go celebrate, or better yet, gear up for your next big adventure. The world’s waiting for you!
Video Guide – Visual support
For those who prefer a visual guide or find the written steps a bit tricky, we’ve got you covered! Check out our full video walkthrough of the quest and the Mak-Yek puzzle, breaking it all down step by step.