Key Takeaways

1. Use the Polybius Square Cipher to decode the ‘Father and Son’ Mystery in Borgia Tower.
2. Solve the Path of the Tigers Mystery by locating the hidden tiger statue and deciphering the code to unlock a flooded house safe.
3. Completing these mysteries rewards valuable skills like Jumbo Grip and combat enhancements to assist you in the game.

In Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the thrill lies not just in sneaking past foes or engaging in epic fights but also in solving clever puzzles that test your wits. Among these challenges, two stand out: the Father and Son Mystery and the Path of the Tigers Mystery. If you’re feeling stuck deciphering riddles or hunting for clues, this detailed guide will walk you through both puzzles step by step.

How to Solve the Father and Son Mystery

1. Starting the Mystery – ‘A Nun in Trouble’

The journey begins during the mission ‘A Nun in Trouble’ when Indiana helps Gina Lombardi rescue Sister Giuliana from imprisonment at the Borgia Tower. After you successfully free the nun, she reveals that the Vatican has been observing Indy and hands over a key to a locked cube in the palace. This marks the start of the ‘Father and Son’ puzzle.

2. Reach the Borgia Towers

To proceed:

• Use Sister Giuliana’s key to unlock the door at the top of the Borgia Towers.
• Immediately turn to your right to find the Agency Room, which can also be unlocked using the same key.

3. Locate the Clues

Inside the Agency Room, search thoroughly to collect these two essential items:

• The Italian Poem (this note holds critical clues)
• The Polybius Square Diagram (used to decode the riddle)

Both items are located inside the drawers.

4. Deciphering the Italian Poem with the Polybius Square Cipher

The riddle revolves around pairing letters in the poem to numbers in the Polybius Square Diagram. Here’s how to solve it:

• Highlighted letters from the poem: I, R, I, A, T, A, S, and O.
• Pair these letters into sets of two: I+R, I+A, T+A, S+O.

Using the Polybius Square Diagram:

• I + R = 5 (first digit)
• I + A = 8 (second digit)
• T + A = 7 (third digit)
• S + O = 3 (fourth digit)

The resulting code is 5873.

5. Unlocking the Safe

Now that you have the code (5873):

• Locate the safe in the same room.
• Input the code to unlock it.

Inside the safe, you’ll find:

• Junior Report
• Office Photograph
• Senior Report

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to search nearby drawers for the Throttle Adventure Book. This book unlocks a skill that allows Indy to whip-pull light to medium enemies an invaluable combat ability later in the game.

And there you have it! You’ve successfully solved the Father and Son Mystery.

How to Solve the Path of the Tigers Mystery

1. Triggering the Mystery at Tongdang’s Hut

The Path of the Tigers Mystery can be triggered while visiting Tongdang’s Hut during your adventures in Sukhothai. Here’s how to start:

• Explore the flooded house nearby.
• Inside, you’ll find a photograph and a locked safe. Picking up the photograph triggers the mystery.

The photograph shows a statue from an old rebellion a key clue that helps Indy unlock the safe.

2. Finding the Tiger Statue at Wat Si Sawai

To proceed, follow these steps:

• Board a boat and travel southwest to Wat Si Sawai.
• If you purchased the Sukhothai Mysteries map from Tongdang’s Hut, this location will be marked for you.

Once at Wat Si Sawai:

• Equip the Royal Army outfit to avoid detection or sneak past enemies.
• Head forward, bypass the two guards, and enter the area concealed by tree leaves.
• Climb the slope on the left side where a wooden sign with a tiger symbol is located.

3. Discover the Code on the Statue

At the top of the slope, you’ll find a tiger statue. Here’s what to do:

• Look on the left side of the statue’s base.
• You’ll spot a drawn tiger paw with the number 2480 inside it.

This is the code needed to unlock the safe back at the flooded house.

4. Unlocking the Safe at the Flooded House

With the 2480 code in hand:

• Return to the flooded house using your boat or fast-travel signs.
• Input the code 2480 into the safe to unlock it.

Inside the safe, you’ll find:

• The Jumbo Grip Skill Book, which allows Indy to grab heavyweight enemies during hand-to-hand combat.

Unlocking this skill will require 500 Adventure Points.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully completed the Path of the Tigers Mystery.

Rewards and Why These Mysteries Matter

Successfully solving these puzzles doesn’t just progress the story it also equips Indiana with valuable skills and resources. Here’s why completing these mysteries is worth your time:

• Father and Son Mystery: Unlocks crucial reports and combat-enhancing skills, like whip-pulling enemies.
• Path of the Tigers Mystery: Rewards the Jumbo Grip Skill, enabling you to take down heavyweight enemies effectively.

Both puzzles add layers to the game’s story while enhancing gameplay by unlocking abilities that will help Indy take on tougher challenges.

FAQs

Q1: How do I unlock the Agency Room in Borgia Tower?
A: Use the key provided by Sister Giuliana during the ‘A Nun in Trouble’ mission to unlock both the main door and the Agency Room.

Q2: What is the code for the safe in the Path of the Tigers Mystery?
A: The code is 2480, which can be found on the tiger statue’s base at Wat Si Sawai.

Q3: Where can I find the Polybius Square Diagram?
A: The diagram is located in the drawers of the Agency Room at the top of Borgia Tower.

Q4: What skills do I unlock from these puzzles?
A: Completing these puzzles rewards skills like Jumbo Grip (to grapple heavyweight enemies) and combat abilities such as whip-pulling lighter foes.

Q5: Is there a map marker for Wat Si Sawai?
A: Yes, if you purchase the Sukhothai Mysteries map from Tongdang’s Hut, Wat Si Sawai will be marked for you.