MayaQuest: The Mystery Trail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MayaQuest: The Mystery Trail |
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| Developer(s) | MECC |
| Publisher(s) | MECC |
| Producer(s) | Greg Holey |
| Series | The Oregon Trail |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Windows 3.x |
| Release date(s) | 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
MayaQuest: The Mystery Trail is an exciting computer game. It teaches you about the ancient Maya people and their history. The game was made by MECC. It's like a spin-off from The Oregon Trail games. In MayaQuest, you explore Mexico on a bicycle. You learn about the Maya culture and even some Spanish words! The game was inspired by a real-life adventure called the MayaQuest Expedition.
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The Story: Saving Earth!
Imagine Earth is safe from space rocks because of a special network. One day, a meteor gets too close to a satellite. This causes a space shuttle to crash in the jungles of Mexico! Only part of a secret code for the Meteor Defense Network was sent.
You are the hero! Your mission is to ride your bicycle through the jungles. You need to find the missing pieces of the code. You have a limited time to do this. If you don't find them, a meteor shower will hit Earth!
How to Play: Adventure and Explore
The game has two cool ways to play: Adventure mode and Explore mode.
Adventure Mode
In Adventure mode, you are racing against time. You have a certain number of days to find four code pieces. These pieces are vital for the Meteor Defense Network. Your goal is to stop a meteor shower from hitting Earth. The Mexican station commander will give you tasks. You need to finish them as fast as you can!
Explore Mode
If you prefer to take your time, try Explore mode. Here, you travel around ancient Mayan ruins. People you meet will ask you questions. Your job is to find the answers before the rainy season starts. It's a great way to learn without the pressure of a deadline.
Cycling Through Mexico
When you travel in the game, you ride your bike on a road. You need to steer your bike carefully. Make sure you don't go off the edge! Watch out for potholes, logs, and other things in your way. If you hit something, you might get hurt or break your bike.
If your bike gets damaged, you can pay to fix it. There are usually one or two places to get repairs. If you don't fix it, you'll have to walk. Walking takes a lot more time! If you get injured, you can choose to rest. Resting also uses up valuable time.
Exploring Destinations
Once you reach a place, you can move around by clicking your mouse. Your mouse pointer will turn into an arrow. If you find something interesting, the pointer changes to a magnifying glass. This means you can click to learn more!
You can also use a map of the area. This helps you travel around much faster. In some places, you might even find a maze! You'll use a compass and map to find your way out. Don't worry, you can always escape the maze if you get stuck.
