How to solve the Nephilim Game puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Nephilim Game in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a puzzle located in the Hidden Pyramid part of the Sukhothai map and The Blessed Pearl main adventure. In this puzzle, you must rotate the pieces and face a statue on the north wall. To do this you have to place removal pieces into slots strategically.

This puzzle can be quite complex if you don’t know the mechanics. This guide covers everything you will need to know to solve the Nephilim Game puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

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What is the solution for Nephilim Game puzzle in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?

You will need to complete the puzzle to proceed (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Upon entering the puzzle room, you will notice the following:

• A large game board in the center, surrounded by stone figures.
• A statue on the north wall, the focus point for the puzzle.
• Locked doors on the right wall and the north wall.
• Two initial Game Pieces on the left wall.

The goal is to use these Game Pieces to solve the puzzle in two phases:

1. Unlock the right wall and gain additional pieces
2. Align all stone figures to unlock the north wall.

First phase

Solution for the first phase (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Locate the two Game Pieces on the left wall. Pick them up and place them near the game board. Stand with your back to the exit and face the statue on the north wall. Place the Game Pieces in the following positions on the board:

• Third column, second Row.
• Third column, third Row.
• Second column, fourth row.

Placing the pieces in these positions will unlock the right wall, revealing a hidden compartment that contains three additional Game Pieces.

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Second Phase

Solution for the final phase (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

With the three new Game Pieces from the right wall, you will have a total of six pieces. These must be used to solve the final part of the puzzle. Drop all six of them near the game board for easier access. Place them in the following positions to align all stone figures with the statue:

• Second Column and Second Row.
• Second Column and Fourth Row.
• Third Column and Third Row.
• Third Column and Fourth Row.
• Fourth Column and Second Row.
• Fifth Column and Fourth Row.

With all six pieces placed, every stone figure will rotate to face the statue, unlocking the north wall.

Once all Game Pieces are correctly positioned, the north wall will open, granting access to the next area. This marks the end of the Nephilim Game in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.