Level 8 - Ball Maze and Chess Puzzle

Level 8

Video Walkthrough

Objective

Open the vault by solving the circular panel puzzle, navigating the ball maze to collect gems, aligning wheels to move the handle, solving the chess knight puzzle, and placing both eye gems into the lion's head sockets.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Look at the top of the safe to see two circular panels
  2. View the bottom circular panel which has two rings with gaps and a center circle with a channel
  3. Spin the center circle until the channel and gaps align at the top
  4. Collect the Button that appears when the upper panel opens
  5. Open the raised box above the two circles on top of the safe
  6. Collect the Adjustable key from inside the box
  7. View the Adjustable key in your inventory and lift up the longer part to transform it into a Key
  8. Turn to the back of the safe and use the Key in the keyhole in the center
  9. This opens to reveal a ball maze puzzle
  10. Use the arrow buttons to rotate the maze and let the red and green balls fall through holes
  11. Guide both balls to fall into their matching colored holes at the outer edge
  12. Collect the Sphere Box that appears after completing the maze
  13. Open the Sphere Box in your inventory to get the Right Eye Gem
  14. Turn to the right side of the safe and look at the panel on the upper right
  15. Adjust the three wheels by moving them up and down to rotate them and find gaps
  16. Line up the three wheels so gaps align to allow the handle on the right to pass through to the left
  17. Move the handle once aligned to open a circular panel and collect another Button
  18. Turn to the left side of the safe and look at the top section with two square slots
  19. Place both Buttons into the slots and press them to release a Horse Tile (Knight chess piece)
  20. Look at the front of the safe and examine the upper right section for a differently colored bolt head
  21. Tap the bolt head to collect the Adjustable Sphere
  22. View the Adjustable Sphere in your inventory and open the top to transform it into a Bolt
  23. Turn to the back of the safe and look at the bottom left foot for a hole
  24. Place the Bolt in the hole to open a panel on the side revealing a chess board
  25. Place the Horse Tile (Knight) in the top left position on the chess board
  26. Use the Knight's L-shaped moves to capture all four chess pieces on the right side of the board
  27. Once all pieces are captured, the board opens and you can collect the Left Eye Gem
  28. Turn to the front of the safe to see the Lion's head
  29. Place both the Right Eye Gem and Left Eye Gem into the eye sockets
  30. The safe will open and you will collect the Artifact - Collar to complete the level

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • When solving the circular panel, make sure the channel and gaps are perfectly aligned at the top
  • In the ball maze, rotate the maze slowly to control the ball movement - gravity will make them fall
  • For the three wheels puzzle, you need to find the correct rotation for each wheel so all gaps align
  • The chess knight moves in an L-shape (two squares in one direction, then one square perpendicular)
  • Plan your knight moves carefully - you need to capture all four pieces without getting stuck
  • Make sure you've collected both eye gems before trying to place them in the lion's head
  • The Adjustable key needs to be transformed in inventory before it can be used as a Key
  • The Adjustable Sphere also needs to be opened in inventory to become a Bolt

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Not aligning the circular panel gaps correctly - they must be perfectly aligned at the top
  • Rushing the ball maze - take time to rotate the maze carefully to guide the balls
  • Not finding the correct wheel positions for the three-wheel puzzle - all gaps must align
  • Making incorrect knight moves in the chess puzzle - remember the L-shaped movement pattern
  • Forgetting to transform the Adjustable key and Adjustable Sphere in inventory before using them
  • Not collecting both buttons before trying to place them in the slots
  • Placing the eye gems in the wrong sockets or not placing both gems

Additional Notes

Level 8 introduces multiple complex puzzle mechanics including ball mazes, wheel alignment, and chess-based logic puzzles.

What You'll Learn

  • Circular Panel Alignment: Rotating mechanisms to align gaps and channels
  • Ball Maze Navigation: Using gravity and rotation to guide balls to targets
  • Multi-Wheel Coordination: Aligning multiple rotating wheels simultaneously
  • Chess Logic: Understanding knight movement patterns and planning captures
  • Item Transformation: Converting items in inventory for different uses

Core Mechanics Introduced

  • Adjustable Items: Items that can be transformed in inventory (key to key, sphere to bolt)
  • Ball Maze Puzzles: Rotating mazes where gravity affects ball movement
  • Wheel Alignment: Coordinating multiple rotating wheels to create pathways
  • Chess Puzzle Solving: Using chess piece movement rules to solve puzzles
  • Gem Collection: Collecting multiple items that must be used together

Difficulty

Medium - This level combines multiple puzzle types and requires careful planning. The chess puzzle in particular requires understanding knight movement patterns. Most players can solve it in 5-8 minutes.

Estimated Completion Time

5-8 minutes for first-time players, 3-5 minutes once you understand all the mechanics.

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