On my 2nd try (I had to abandon my first game because my only Master Builder and accomplished adepts died) I've had a Master Builder locate the spot and start to dig. I now have a 2nd Master an adept and a Trainee Builder supposedly working at the site, BUT they won't stay put! At first I let them "get away with it", as they were still constructing the last hut and then reconstructing the temple, but now I've put off "buying" my Level 3 Spiritual so they won't run off and start carving the idol! They seem to be fixated on going off and repairing the huts instead of digging. I've spent a bit of time encouraging them, but it doesn't seem to work. They've been at it for more than a day now - on mixed normal and fast speed (mod difficulty). Any idea how long it takes for them to finish the work???? I'm feeling frustrated!!!!!

As with everything else in the game, it depends upon how many villagers are working on it. It will be quite awhile with only a handful of builders working on it. Also, they are much less focused on Puzzle 12 when you start it earlier in the game than they are when it is the only puzzle left.

Any hints on where to look for #12? I have all tech levels and all but 2 puzzles. Still have a couple of master builders left and want to utilize them before they get too old!

It's kind of an easter egg, and people have asked us not to put that much of a spoiler in the forum (some people just have NO willpower at all)!

You can, however, get all the hints you'd like by referring to the options contained in this helpful post by yours truly! (Modest, aren't I?)