Gold Aztec

In the Aztec Gold game, the goal is to collect the keys that open portals to treasure. To solve the puzzle, arrange all 16 colored gems so each one sits within a band of the same color. The game rewards careful planning: the number of moves you use affects how much treasure you uncover.

How the Aztec Gold puzzle works

The playing field contains a stone portal made up of 16 tiles. Colored gems and matching colored bands are positioned across those tiles. For every gem color, the board has the same number of bands in that color, so a complete solution pairs each gem with a band of its own hue.

You do not move a single gem at a time. Instead, each move rotates a group of four gems around the center of four tiles. Select the central area of that group to shift its gems clockwise to the next positions. Repeating these rotations changes the layout until every gem is matched with a band.

Controls

• Mouse: Point to a group of gems.
• Left mouse button: Shift the selected group of gems.

On a touchscreen, tap the central area of the four tiles you want to rotate. Make sure the selected area is the intended group before tapping, because each action affects four positions at once.

Tips for matching the gems

• Check the full board first. Notice where each color appears and where its matching bands are located before making a move.
• Think in groups of four. A rotation affects all four gems in the selected cluster, so consider the destination of each one—not only the gem you are trying to move.
• Plan before rotating. Look at how a clockwise shift will change the surrounding positions. This can help you avoid undoing useful progress with a later move.
• Review the arrangement after each action. Confirm which gems are now matched and which still need to move. A short pause can make the next choice clearer.
• Aim to use fewer moves. The number of moves influences the amount of treasure you uncover, so try to find an efficient sequence rather than rotating groups at random.

Completing the Aztec Gold game

Continue selecting four-tile groups and rotating their gems clockwise until all 16 gems are placed within bands of the same color. Since each move changes several positions together, success depends on considering the whole pattern and how each rotation affects it.

The Aztec Gold game combines a simple control scheme with a color-matching challenge. Take time to inspect the portal, use the mouse or touchscreen carefully, and plan each group rotation. Matching every gem while keeping the move count low is the key to unlocking the portal and maximizing the treasure you uncover.