The Sukhothai region in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle throws some of the game’s most challenging puzzles at you—the Khmer Cogwheel challenges. These ancient gear-based brain teasers reward clever adventurers with valuable Sukhothai Relics needed for the secret ending. Let’s crack these ancient mechanisms together!
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Cogwheel Puzzle Indiana Jones
| Puzzle # | Location | Small Gears Required | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | The Blessed Pearl (Right) | 3 | Progress |
| 1B | The Blessed Pearl (Left) | 3 | Progress |
| 2 | Waterfall Ruins | 4 | Sukhothai Relic |
| 3 | Wat Mahathat | 5 | Sukhothai Relic |
| 4 | Wat Si Sawai | 6 | Sukhothai Relic |
| 5 | Hidden Platform | 8 | Sukhothai Relic |
| 6 | Village | 9 | Sukhothai Relic |
| 7 | River Bank | 10 (All) | Sukhothai Relic |
Understanding Khmer Cogwheel Mechanics
Before diving into specific puzzles, here’s what you need to know about these ancient contraptions:
Two Types of Gears: Large cogwheels stay in their puzzle chambers, while small cogwheels can be carried between locations. There are 10 small cogwheels total throughout Sukhothai.
The Goal: Align all gears so everything rotates when you pull the lever in each room. Think of it like connecting a mechanical circuit—every gear must mesh properly with its neighbors.
Critical Rule: Never leave small cogwheels behind after completing a puzzle! You’ll need them for subsequent challenges.
Puzzle Locations and Solutions
Puzzles #1A & #1B: The Blessed Pearl
Your first encounter with these puzzles occurs during The Blessed Pearl main quest in northwestern Sukhothai. After swimming past the Yaek statue, you’ll find a chamber with a waterwheel and two mechanisms.
The right-side mechanism requires all three small gears you’ll find in this chamber—two on the floor and one on a ledge in the adjacent room. The left mechanism uses the same gears to open the stone gate revealing the Hidden Pyramid.
Puzzle #2: Waterfall Ruins
Located in western Sukhothai, this puzzle requires four small cogwheels. You’ll pick up another small gear here. Focus on positioning the large gears correctly before adding your small ones.
Puzzle #3: Wat Mahathat
This chamber sits on the same island as the large temple in the map’s center and needs five small cogwheels. The complexity increases here, so take your time visualizing how gears connect.
Puzzle #4: Wat Si Sawai
Found in the overworld area of Wat Si Sawai (not the underground section), this puzzle requires two large gears and six small parts to activate. You’re past the halfway point now!
Puzzle #5: Hidden Platform
Fast travel to Wat Chana Songkhram and ride the boat east. Look for an opening in the walls, dive, and use your Rebreather to access this challenge. Eight small gears are needed here.
Puzzle #6: Village
Like the previous puzzle, you’ll need the Rebreather to pass through an underwater opening. The solution forms an inverted-L shape from top to bottom using the smaller gears.
Puzzle #7: River Bank – The Final Challenge
This final puzzle requires all large gears in the room plus all 10 small parts you’ve collected. It’s the hardest of the bunch. Take your time—there’s no rush, and the reward is worth it!
Essential Tips for Success
Buy the guidebook: Purchase the Sukhothai Cogwheels booklet from Tongdang for 700 baht if you want extra hints.
Photograph pillars: Take pictures of pillars outside puzzle rooms to earn Adventure Points for character progression.
Plan ahead: Before placing any gears, visualize the complete rotation path to avoid frustrating do-overs.
For more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle tips, make sure you’re collecting all relics for the best gaming experience. According to MachineGames’ official site, these puzzles represent some of the most intricate challenges in the game.
Completing all seven Khmer Cogwheel Puzzles nets you six additional relics—crucial for unlocking the secret ending. Combined with other collectibles like the Lost Artifacts of Asia, you’re building toward one of the game’s most satisfying achievements!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if I accidentally leave small cogwheels behind?
A: You can always return to previous puzzle locations to retrieve small cogwheels you’ve left behind. Fast travel makes backtracking painless, so don’t worry if you forget to collect them initially. Just revisit the chamber and pick them up before attempting later puzzles that require all 10 pieces.
Q: Do I need to solve these puzzles to beat the main story?
A: Only the first two puzzles in The Blessed Pearl are mandatory for story progression. The remaining five Khmer Cogwheel Puzzles are optional but highly recommended since they reward Sukhothai Relics needed for the secret ending. Completing all seven puzzles also provides a significant amount of Adventure Points for character upgrades.
