Empire in the mountains
The INCA built a vast EMPIRE through the ANDES MOUNTAIN range, and this puzzle gathers it. You'll be finding the ruling EMPEROR, the capital CUSCO, the famous cloud city of MACHU PICCHU, and the long stone ROAD that tied the whole empire together across PERU and beyond.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two Incas word searches are the same. One round a backwards CONDOR soars down a column; the next a diagonal MACHU PICCHU appears across the middle.
Farmers, builders and clever record-keepers
The Inca were master builders and farmers, and the words are here. They carved STONE so precise it needed no cement, cut farming TERRACEs into the mountainside, and grew MAIZE and the POTATO high in the hills. They kept records on knotted string called a QUIPU, prized GOLD for their SUN god, and filled the calendar with FESTIVAL days. You'll also spot the woolly LLAMA, the soaring CONDOR, the PRIEST at the TEMPLE and fine WEAVING.
It's a great fit for a history topic. Tracking down M-A-C-H-U-P-I-C-C-H-U turns spelling practice into a mountain adventure.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print an Incas word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Incas puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a history topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for lessons on the Inca, Aztecs and Maya. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Incas word search?
Key words from the Inca empire — Machu Picchu, the capital Cusco, the Andes mountains and Peru, plus llamas, condors, terraces, the quipu, gold, the sun god and the great Inca road. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Incas word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a history lesson and young learners.