Friday, 17 December 2021

Puzzle Basics 101: Lesson 1 - Types of Puzzles

Odd-One-Out - there is something here that doesn't belong and must be identified/removed.

Missing Piece - there is something not here that must be added.

Assembly - something must be put together in a specific sequence and/or with specific parts.

Math - any puzzle that relies on finding a numerical solution to a mathematical formula.

Matching - things paired with other things based on some shared commonality.

Ordering - there are things, they need to by placed/activated/removed in the correct order/sequence/pattern.

Cypher - a message must be translated/understood by cracking a code.

Riddle - like a cypher, except the "code" is flowery language.

Logic - like a Riddle, except not based on language.

Movement - something/someone needs to be in a place at a time, possibly via a specific route.

Navigation - a correct path must be found/traveled.

Process Interruptus - something happening must be stopped from happening/completing.

Lock-And-Key - there is an obstacle that can be bypassed by using a specific item/action.

Social - there is someone you need to interact with in the correct way.

Choice - there is a right choice, and one or more wrong choices.

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