What is a puzzle?
- A Puzzle is fun.
- You solve it using patient effort.
- A puzzle has a right answer.
The other half says that you view puzzles differently from games.
Why the "L" fold puzzle is fun:
- It's novel (Suspending rules of reality - Why would you fold a letter?) It's a change from the norm of reality.
- It's balanced. (Not too easy, not too hard, keeps the players attention and enjoys the challenge)
- It's tricky (You need to change how you percept the letter to gain the "correct" answer.)
The article says again that you still need to cater to the different type of players who play puzzles.
Puzzles vs Games
Game is where one player wins. There is an opposing player who responds to their actions. The difference isn't mechanics, mechanics can change easily.
Puzzles use rules like games, instead of winning, you are finding a solution.
Triangle of Play.
Game - Win
Puzzle - Goal
Toy - No goal
Story - No Interaction
Tips for a good puzzle:
- Level Design (designer must cater to needs)
- Rule Design (rule sets are unique)
- Keep player happy, explain rules easily etc.
- Be creative.
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