Throughout your adventure, you will encounter various "mini-games" required to unlock new areas:
Collectible: Ancient Tablet #1 — inside fountain compartment after solving the sliding puzzle.
As you continue to help Kate in her journey to "solve highly detailed hidden object challenges, bend your brain with original puzzles, and explore a vivid world," remember to keep your eyes open and trust your instincts. The secrets of the Tekka tribe are waiting to be found. Good luck on your quest!
Ancient Secrets: Quest for the Golden Key is a game of patience and observation. Unlike action games, speed is not required. If the walkthrough does not immediately solve your issue, backtrack to previous screens—often a "sparkle" or hidden object scene re-activates if you missed a minor component required for a later puzzle.
: You must slide wooden pieces to clear a path for the key to exit the lock.
Both key fragments + both lore tablets (find the 2nd tablet in the Serpent’s mouth after feeding it a golden apple from the tree near the entrance).
If you find a new item, check previous rooms in the same chapter. Often, a newly found tool like a "Knife" or "Lever" is the solution to a puzzle you passed 5 minutes ago. Steam Community
: Interact with the chest mechanism to trigger a tile-sliding puzzle. Rearrange the segments to form the image of an ancient tribal crest.
| Location | Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Cannot find the Safe Code. | Re-read the diary entry found in the drawer; look for a year or highlighted numbers. | | Egypt | Crowbar missing. | The crowbar is actually a "Pry Bar" found inside the hidden object scene in the tent, not the main map. | | Himalayas | Can't melt the ice gate. | You need to combine the "Dry Wood" and "Matches" in your inventory before using them on the gate. | | The City | Gears won't fit. | There are two types of gears: Large and Small. If a gear doesn't fit, you are likely trying to put a small gear in a large slot. Check the "Sparkle" outlines for size. | | Final Door | Keys won't insert. | You must examine the keys in your inventory (Use the magnifying glass) to see the symbols required for the door puzzle. |
Place both mirrors onto the empty pedestals.
The adventure kicks off as Kate arrives in a vibrant market square searching for clues regarding her father’s research.
Full Game Walkthrough & Strategy Guide Platform: Mobile (iOS/Android) / PC (Steam) Genre: Hidden Object / Point-and-Click Adventure
: Some locations require finding all items on a list. Unlike many games in the genre, there is no hint button ; look for a "faint glitter" to identify hard-to-find objects.