Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island Walkthrough

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General Tips

This is the official guide for Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island.
This guide will not mention each time you have to zoom into a location; the screenshots will identify each location.
Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOPs in this guide. Items listed in green are hidden or they require additional actions to locate. Interactive items in HOPs are color-coded.
During the HOP, you have the option of playing Mahjong. Select the button in the upper right corner. Locate 2 sets of matching pairs to remove 1 item from the HOP list (A).
Mini-games and HOPs are sometimes randomized; your solution may vary.
Use your map to see where actions are available and quickly travel (B).
Refer to your Journal for notes, clues, and the map (C).
Prevent your inventory from auto-hiding by selecting the lock (D).
Select the compass for a hint (E).

Chapter 1: The Beach

You will have the option of some interactive help.
Talk to Marco (A).
Take the BROKEN OAR (B).
Use the BROKEN OAR to scrap away the algae (C).
Enter the ship (D).

Note the mini-game on the cabinet (E).
Take the MAYAN ARTIFACT PART and the 1st LOCK PART (F).
Select the shelves (G).

Play the HOP to earn the SLINGSHOT (H).
Walk down.

Use the SLINGSHOT to get the COCONUT (I).
Enter the ship.
Use the COCONUT on the saw to get the COCONUT MILK (J).
Walk down.

Give the COCONUT MILT to Gregory (K).
Take the 2nd LOCK PART (L).
Enter the ship and select the cabinet mini-game.

Place the 2 LOCK PARTS on the board.
Slide the pieces to the spots with the same shape and gems (M).

Remove items to get the BLUNT SABER (N).
Use the BLUNT SABER on the grindstone to get the SHARP SABER (O).
Walk down.

Use the SHARP SABER on the tarp (P).
Take the 1st CLIMBING CLAW and the MAYAN ARTIFACT (Q).
Look at the man, and then place the MAYAN ARTIFACT in the vines (R).
Walk forward.

Chapter 2: The Jungle

Talk to Nai (A).
Take the MAP (B).
Place the MAYAN ARTIFACT in the stone (C); take the SAW EMBLEM and the 1st STONE HEAD (D). Take the MAYAN ARTIFACT again.
Select the fountain (E).

Play the HOP to earn the 2nd CLIMBING CLAW (F).
Walk forward.

Pull the branches back on the left and right (G).
Take the BOW (H).
Walk down twice and enter the ship.

Place the 2 CLIMBING CLAWS on the mast (I).
Climb up the mast.
Use the BOW on the sack (J).
Open the sack; take the ARTIFACT PART, BIRD FIGURINE, and RIGHT WING (K).
Walk down twice and go forward.

Place the BIRD FIGURINE on the nail and take the 2nd STONE HEAD (L).
Walk down.
Place the 2 STONE HEADS on the statue and take the PIRATE AMULET (M).
Enter the ship and go up the mast.

Place the PIRATE AMULET in the indentation and take the LEFT WING (N).
Climb down.
Place the LEFT WING and the RIGHT WING on the idol; take the HAWK IDOL (O).
Walk down and go forward twice.

Give the HAWK IDOL to the Mayans (P).
Take the 1/5 COUNTERWEIGHT (Q).
Walk to the right.

Take the LEVER HANDLE (R).
Take the 1st STONE EARRING (S).
Talk to Marco (T).
Walk down.

Remove the old handle, insert the LEVER HANDLE, and take the RELEASE LEVER (A).
Walk to the right.

Insert the RELEASE LEVER to free the pup (B).
Take the BRUSHWOOD (C).
Remove the leaves and take the WOLF CLAW (D).
Walk down.

Place the WOLF CLAW in the indentation and take the IDOL CROWN (E).
Walk to the right.
Place the IDOL CROWN on the figure (F).
Cross the bridge (G).

Chapter 3: The Village

Take the 2nd STONE EARRING and note the mini-game (A).
Remove the cover and place the BRUSHWOOD in the fire pit (B).
Note the path to the Sacred Cave (C).
Walk down.

Place the 2 STONE EARRINGS on the idol (D).
Walk right to the Boeing B17 (E).

Take the TRUCK COIN and the BLUE BUTTON (F).
Look at the nest (G).
Note the mini-game on the plane (H).
Take the TORCH (I).
Walk down, go across the bridge, and select the trunk mini-game.

Place the TRUCK COIN on the grid and zoom in.
Draw line to connect each matching pair without any crossing (J).
Take the RED BUTTON and the CLIMBING EQUIPMENT (K).
Walk down and right.

Use the CLIMBING EQUIPMENT on the nest (L).
Select the mini-game on the plane (M).

Place the BLUE BUTTON and the RED BUTTON on the right.
Color all the shapes so none of the same color are touching (N).
Select a button (O), and then a shape to color it.
Select the same area on the plane.

Play the HOP to earn the SPADE (P).
Walk down.

Use the SPADE on the dirt, and then take the EARTHWORM (Q).
Walk to the right.
Give the EARTHWORM to the baby hawk (R).
Take the STONE FACE (S) and the HAWK FEATHER (T).
Walk down twice.

Place the HAWK FEATHER in the indentation (U).
Take the CRYSTAL EYE (V).
Walk to the right twice.
Place the CRYSTAL EYE on the lid of the box (W).
Take the GLASS LENS (X).
Walk down and go forward.

Use the GLASS LENS on the fire pit (A).
Use the TORCH on the flames to get the BURNING TORCH (B).
Walk to the cave (C).

Use the BURNING TORCH on the 3 pots (1-3).
Place the STONE FACE on the statue and take the STONE PIECE (D).
Walk down.

Place the STONE PIECE on the center, and then take the STONE DISC (E).
Walk to the left.
Take the ARTIFACT PART (F).
Place the MAYAN ARTIFACT on the left and the STONE DISC on the right (red).
Take the JAGUAR FANG (G) and retrieve the MAYAN ARTIFACT (H).
Walk down 3 times.

Place the JAGUAR FANG in the indentation (I).
Select the gate (J).

Swap the blue and yellow totems by moving them along the lines.
Opposite colored totems must not be placed so a line connects them.
Move the totems (M-O), (O-N), (V-T), (T-R), (U-S), (S-V), (V-T), (N-P), (P-S), (S-U), (L-N) (N-P), (P-S), (K-N), (N-P), (R-O), (O-L), (T-R), (R-O), (O-M), (W-T), (T-R), (R-O), (S-V), (V-T), (T-W), (P-S), (S-V), (O-N), and (N-K).
Walk forward.

Chapter 4: The Valley

Take the 2/5 COUNTERWEIGHT (A).
Select the spears to move them aside, and then select the idol (B).

Play the HOP to earn the RIGHT FOOT (C).
Walk forward.

Take the drawing (D).
Use the SPADE to take the STARRED DISC (E).
Walk down.

Place the STARRED DISC in the stone circle (F).
Take the LEFT FOOT (G).
Walk forward.

Place the RIGHT FOOT and the LEFT FOOT on the idol (H).
Take the 1st HALF AMULET (I).
Remove the debris (J).
Walk forward.

Take the 3/5 COUNTERWEIGHT (K).
Select the urn (L).

Play the HOP (M).
You will earn the 2nd HALF AMULET.

Use the BURNING TORCH on the pot (N).
Take the VINE and the STEP (O).

Take the BAMBOO LADDER (P).
Place the BAMBOO LADDER against the boards (Q).
Use the STEP, followed by the VINE to repair the ladder (R).
Climb up the ladder and walk down twice.

Place the 2 AMULET HALVES in the opening then select the amulet (S).
Restore the amulet by swapping pieces (T).
Take the AXE (U).
Select the idol (V).

Play the HOP to earn the TURQUOISE STONE (W).
Walk forward twice.

Use the AXE on the column (X).
Note the box (Y).
Walk forward.

Chapter 5: The Lower City

Remove the leaves and take the 1st PEARL (A).
Touch the snail, and then take the SNAIL TRAIL (B).
Take the 1st HALF EMBLEM (C).
Walk forward (D).

Take the STICK (E).
Note the fire and the log blocking the paths (F).
Walk down twice and climb down the ladder.

Use the SNAIL TRAIL on the lid (G).
Remove the lid and take the EMPTY JAR (H).
Go up the ladder and walk down.

Place the EMPTY JAR on the shelf, and then use the STICK on the termites (I).
Take the TERMITES (J).
Walk forward 3 times.

Use the TERMITES on the log (K).
Note the monkey with the key (L).
Walk under the arch (M).

Take the 4/5 COUNTERWEIGHT (N).
Take the PALM (O).
Select the debris (P).

Play the HOP to earn the AXE (Q).
Walk down twice.

Place the PALM in the indentation (R).
Take the 1st HALF STAR (S).
Use the AXE twice on the fallen wall (T).
Enter the house.

Take the EMPTY BUCKET (U).
Note the mini-game on the table (V).
Walk down and go forward twice.

Use the EMPTY BUCKET on the water to get the BUCKET OF WATER (W).
Walk down.
Use the BUCKET OF WATER on the flames (X).
The EMPTY BUCKET will return to your inventory. Return to the waterfall and get another BUCKET OF WATER.
Walk down and to the left.

Talk to the child spirit (A).
Take the SEED (B).
Take the HAMMER EMBLEM (C).
Walk down twice.

Place the SEED in the soil and use the BUCKET OF WATER on the seed (D).
Peel the skin back 5 times and take the JUICY FRUIT (E).
Enter the house.

Place the SAW EMBLEM and HAMMER EMBLEM in the lock (F).
Select the inside of the cabinet (G).

Play the HOP to earn the SICKLE (H).
Walk down twice.

Use the SICKLE to cut the STRAW (I).
Go forward twice.
Give the JUICY FRUIT to the monkey (J).
Take the KEY (K).
Walk down and enter the house.

Use the KEY in the lock (L).
Take the RIBBONS (M).
Select the table (N).

Place the RIBBONS and STRAW on the table (GREEN).
Move some straw to the center of the mat and place 2 ribbons on that straw (P). It will move to the corner.
Move more straw to the mat and use a ribbon on it (Q).
Spread the bottom of the straw and add the first piece to it (R).
Use another ribbon to complete the DOLL (S).
Take the DOLL, walk down, forward, and left.

Give the DOLL to the spirit child (T) and she will give you the FIRE symbol.
Place the FIRE symbol on the guard (U).
Walk forward.

Chapter 6: Upper Town

Take the RING and remove the scrap (A).
Note the water tanks (B).
Take the 5/5 COUNTERWEIGHT (C).
Select the tower (D).

Play the HOP to earn the NET (E).
Walk down 3 times and enter the house.

Use the RING in the lock and take the MALACHITE STONE (F).
Select the cabinet (G).

Play the HOP to earn the HAMMER (H).
Walk down and go forward twice.

Place the MALACHITE STONE and the TURQUOISE STONE into the eyes (I).
Take the EASTERN TREE (J).
Walk down, left, and forward.

Attach the NET and place the 5 COUNTERWEIGHTS inside (K).
Use the HAMMER twice on the panel, and then lift it up (L).
Walk through the flowers (M).

Take the CHISEL (N).
Try to walk to the left (O).
Walk down 3 times.

Use the CHISEL on the shell, followed by the HAMMER (P).
Take the 2nd PEARL (Q).
Walk down twice.

Place the 2 PEARLS on the lid of the box (R).
Take the 2nd HALF STAR and the SNAKE (S).
Select the debris (T).

Play the HOP to earn the MITTEN (U).
Walk forward twice and left.

Place the 2 HALF STARS on the box (V).
Select the top of the box.
Slide the points to the correct locations (W).
Take the CLAY PIECE (X).
Walk down and forward.

Place the CLAY PIECE in the water to get the MALLEABLE CLAY (A).
Select the debris (B).

Play the HOP to earn the 2nd HALF EMBLEM (C).
Walk down and left.

Place the 2 HALF EMBLEMS on the door (D).
Enter the house.

Take the CHARCOAL (E).
Select the shelves (F).

Play the HOP to earn the RAIN GOD (G).
Walk down and go forward.

Use the MALLEABLE CLAY on the stones (H).
Walk forward through the flowers.
Use the MITTEN to take the HIVE (I).
Walk down.

Use the HIVE on the bees (J).
Enter the house (K).

Note the mini-game on the wall (L).
Take the FLASK (M).
Select the crate (N).

Play the HOP to earn the ASHES OF THE PHOENIX (O).
Walk down.

Use the FLASK to get the NECTAR (P).
Walk forward twice.

Chapter 7: The Temple

Talk to Marco (Q).
Place the EASTERN TREE in the red circle (R).
Take the BAG OF HERBS (S).
Walk down twice, enter the house, and select the table.

Place the ASHES OF THE PHOENIX, NECTAR, and the BAG OF HERBS on the table.
Place the ASHES OF THE PHOENIX, NECTAR, and the BAG OF HERBS into the bowl (green).
Select the utensil and use it on the bowl (T).
Place the funnel on the flask (U).
Place the strainer on the funnel (V).
Use the cup on the bowl, and then pour the cup into the flask (W).
Take the RESTORATION POTION (X).
Walk down and go forward.

Use the RESTORATION POTION on the bridge (Y).
Walk to the left (Z).

Talk to Nai (A).
Take the BAMBOO PIPE and note the mini-game (B).
Take the CLAWS (C).
Walk forward.

Take the KEY and note the mini-game on the tree (D).
Select the debris (E).

Play the HOP to earn the EARTH (F).
Walk down 4 times and enter the house.

Use the KEY on the drawer and take the MAIZE GOD (H).
Place the CLAWS on the furnace cover (I).
Place the CHARCOAL in the furnace followed by the BURNING TORCH (J).
Select the shelves (K).

Play the HOP to earn the SUN (L).
Walk down, go forward, enter the house, and select the crate.

Play the HOP to earn the MOONSTONE (M).
Select the mini-game on the left wall.

Place the SUN, EARTH, and MOONSTONE on the board.
Move the moonstone to the marked spot (N).
Move the piece: up, left, up, left, down, right, up, left, up, left, down, and right.
Walk down, forward, left, and forward.

Use the SICKLE to take the ECLIPSE LOTUS (O).
Select the debris (P).

Play the HOP to earn the SILVER ORE (Q).
Walk down 4 times and enter the house.

Place the SILVER ORE in the crucible, and then take the MOLTEN ORE (R).
Pour the MOLTEN ORE in the mold (S).
Use the HAMMER on the form and take the NORTHERN TREE (T).
Walk down 7 times.

Use the ECLIPSE LOTUS on Gregory (U).
You will earn the DRUM.
Walk forward 5 times, go left, and forward twice.
Place the BAMBOO PIPE on the left statue and the DRUM on the right statue (V).
Take the WESTERN TREE (W).
Walk forward.

Chapter 8: The Tunnels

Talk to Nai (A).
Place the NORTHERN TREE in the white circle (B) and the WESTERN TREE in the blue circle (C).
Enter the hole in the ground (D).

Take the ROD (E).
Use the ROD on the cage (F).
Take the GIRAFFE (G).
Walk down 3 times and select the tower.

Play the HOP to earn the HUMMINGBIRD (H).
Walk forward and left.

Place the SNAKE, HUMMINGBIRD, and GIRAFFE in the indentations (I).
Take the 1st LOCK PART (J).
Walk down, go forward, and enter the hole.

Place the 1st LOCK PART in the upper left (K).
Take the RAKE (L).
Exit the close-up and walk down 3 times.

Place the RAKE in the holes (M).
Take the 2nd LOCK PART (N).
Walk forward twice, and enter the hole.

Place the 2nd LOCK PART in the lower right (O).
Rotate the rings to form paths for the discs to travel to the center (P).
Select the rope ceiling.

Play the HOP to earn the CROCODILE (Q).
Walk forward.

Talk to the Priest (R) and take the 1st HIEROGLYPH (S).
Take the RED MONK (T).
Note the door (U).
Walk down 3 times and go left.

Place the CROCODILE in the opening and take the WIND GOD (A).
Walk forward and select the mini-game on the tree.

Place the RAIN GOD on the upper shelf (B).
Place the MAIZE GOD on the left shelf (C) and the WIND GOD on the bottom shelf (D).
Rotate the rings to create a path linking the 2 nodes (E).
Take the CENTRAL TREE (F).
Walk down twice and go forward.