Relic Hunt Walkthrough

Welcome to the Relic Hunt Walkthrough! Join Marcus Jones, grandson of a renowned explorer & treasure hunter, on his quest to uncover the mysteries of his grandfather’s diary in this thrilling Hidden Object game! Whether you use this document as a reference when things get difficult or as a road map to get you from beginning to end, we’re pretty sure you’ll find what you’re looking for here. This document begins with a few general tips before going into the complete Relic Hunt game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay! We hope you find this information useful as you play your way through the game. Use the walkthrough menu below to quickly jump to whatever stage of the game you need help with. Remember to visit the Big Fish Games Forums if you find you need more help. Have fun! This walkthrough was created by prpldva.

General Tips & Information

There is no time limit for this game.
You may play in windowed or full-screen mode.
You start the game with three hints. You can refill hints by locating the “M” symbols throughout the game.
Too many incorrect clicks will cause the cursor to spin around the screen for a brief period.
You may skip mini-games with the exception of the two arcade games.
You may refer to the journal for hints on puzzles.
Once you have selected an item from the hidden object list, it will be removed from the list.
*NOTE* The hidden object items are randomized, so your solutions may vary.

Melvin's Dock

Find all the hidden objects. Extra hints are marked in green.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.

Try to open the bottle. You need a corkscrew.
Locate the corkscrew, and it will go into inventory.
Take the corkscrew from inventory, and use it on the bottle.
A map will appear.
Close the map and click on the door of the wheelhouse to progress to the next scene.

Locate the ten keys.
Click on the highlighted area on the helm to enter the mini-game.

The object of this mini game is to reverse the location of the red and blue pieces.
Moves are made one space at a time, or by jumping another piece. You may jump pieces of the same color. You can reset the game at any time.
There is no penalty for a high number of moves. You may also skip this mini-game.

Lion Head Island

Locate the ten gold biscuits.
Turn the crank to move the skeleton and reveal the tenth gold biscuit.

Find the shovel.
Take the shovel and dig at the two marked locations.

Press the two tiles to reveal the cross indentations.
Find the two gold crosses.
Take the crosses from inventory and place them in the indentations.
Click on the glowing door to progress to the next scene.

Locate all the hidden objects.

Click on the circle behind the octopus. You need a hand grenade.
A skeletal hand will appear holding a grenade. Take the grenade.
Take the grenade from inventory and use it on the octopus.
Click on the circle to enter the mini-game.

The object of this mini-game is to place the pieces to make all the diamonds appear.
Place any piece in the center and click on it to rotate it until you see diamonds at the ends.
Place the remaining pieces in the same manner; then, collect all the diamonds at the ends.
Click on the arrow in the upper right corner to return to the cavern.
Click on the cavern entrance to progress to the next scene.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.

Red Pyramid Island

Find the objects described by the riddles.
Click on the doorway to progress to the next scene.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.
Click on the row of canopic jars to enter the mini-game.

The object of this mini-game is to correctly place the lids on the canopic jars.
Click on one of the jars to find you need a brush.
Click on the arrow in the upper right corner to return to the main scene.
Take the brush and click on the canopic jars to return to the mini-game.
Take the brush from inventory and use it on each jar.
Match the jar lids to the skeletons on the outside of the jars.
Take the four jeweled pieces that appear.

Locate all the hidden objects.

Pearl Island

Locate all the hidden objects.
Click on the water to progress to the next scene.

Find the ten pearls.
Some are hidden inside shells. Click on the shell to open it and find a pearl.
Click on the circular plaque to enter the mini-game.

In this mini-game, rotate the dials to the correct positions.
The correct symbol for each dial can be found in the scene.

You are returned to the main scene.
A hand with a key has appeared in the lake!
Take the key and use it on the window to move to the next scene.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.

Ruins Island

Find the 10 figurines.

This is a shooting mini-game. Shoot all fifteen spiders; then collect all the diamonds.
There is no skip for this mini-game.
Click on the sparkling ruins to progress to the next scene.

Locate all the hidden objects.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.
Click on the sparkling ruins to progress to the next scene.

Find the differences between the two pictures.

Tree House Island

Find the ten bamboo stems.

Look inside the tree hollow and take the rope ladder.
Take the rope ladder from inventory and use it on the tree house.
Click on the ladder to enter the tree house.

Locate the objects depicted by the shapes.
Click on the arrow in the upper right corner to return to the main scene.

Click on the sparkling area to advance to the mini-game.
The object of the mini-game is to find the one coconut that is heavier than the others by weighing only twice.
Place any three coconuts on each side of the scale and press the weigh button at the top of the scale.
If both sides weigh the same, move all the coconuts on the scale off to one side and weigh the remaining two coconuts.
If one side is heavier, move the coconuts from the lighter side off to one side. You will not need the other two coconuts.
Weigh two of the coconuts from the heavy side. If they are equal, the third coconut is the heaviest.
Use the heaviest coconut on the spike.
Take the gem from inside of the coconut.
Click on the upper right arrow to return to the main scene.

Locate all the animals.

Four Gate Island

Locate the key on the right.
Take the key from inventory and unlock the gate.

In this mini-game, shoot the skeletons as they pop out from behind the gravestones.
You need to shoot 15 skeletons.
There is no skip option for this mini-game.

A gravestone will open on the lower right. Take the key.
Take the key from inventory and use it on the car.

Locate all the hidden objects.

Click on the cannon.
Take the cannonball from the right edge of the screen.
Take the cannonball from inventory and load the cannon.
Look at the fuse.
Take the torch and use it on the fire.
Use the lit torch on the fuse.
The cannon fires and reveals a jewel.
Take the jewel and place it in the circular niche.

Locate all the hidden objects.

Look at the catapult.
Take the cannonball and use it on the catapult.
The catapult fires, revealing a gem.
Take the gem and place it in the circular niche on the right.

Locate the three pieces of each object.
A gem will appear on the upper left. Take the gem.
Take the gem from inventory and place it in the circular niche.

Locate the 10 wooden shapes.

Place the ten shapes in the matching slots on the floor.
The center of the floor will open, revealing dynamite.
Take the dynamite and light it on the torch.
Use the lit dynamite on the left statue.

Look at the disc on the floor. You need to light the disc.
Click on the sun in the ceiling.

Click on one of the areas targeted by light and you will be told to break all the target areas.
Take the axe from the right side of the display.
Take the axe from inventory and use it on all six targeted areas.
Blue gems are revealed. Take the six gems.
Place the six gems in the center flower.

The walls and floor fall away to reveal the treasure!

Congratulations! You have just completed Relic Hunt!

Created at: 2009-08-23