How can I interpret the examples?
  • 1 of 11: History buffs will recognize these authentic Mayan symbols right away.
  • 2 of 11: The clues to the solution of each puzzle can be found on the walls nearby.
  • 3 of 11: The examples contain columns with 4 rows of blocks in each. For the first 2 levels, each column has etchings of men underneath it.
  • 4 of 11: By counting the number of men pictured under each column, you should be able to figure out what the dots and dashes signify.  (Note: on the last level, the numbers are too high so the number of men cannot be drawn using the available space.)
  • 5 of 11: Each column to the right builds upon the information from the first column on the left.
  • 6 of 11: There are a couple of basic rules that apply to all of the examples.
  • 7 of 11: The first column is ~always~ the least of the grouping.
  • 8 of 11: The second column increases the first column by one.
  • 9 of 11: The third column adds to the second column, and so on.
  • 10 of 11: Using the diagrams, learn what each dot and dash represents.  (If you still can't figure out what the dots and dashs represent, see the hints about the individual puzzles for more concrete help.)
  • 11 of 11: Transfer your new knowledge to the board using the rods and marbles.