How do you write a good puzzle?

The #1 rule in writing a puzzle is that you should make it fun. It's also the #2 and #3 rules! People solve puzzles because they want to be entertained, so it's your job when writing a puzzle to make it fun. People will re- member your puzzle fondly or not depending essentially on whether they had fun solving it.

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2024-01-09 22:13:22

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How many pieces is a good size puzzle?
“I would recommend starting with a 300- or 500-piece puzzle because you can finish them in a weekend or even a single evening if you put your mind to it,” he says. Then, if that's too easy, you can graduate to the puzzles with 1,000, 2,000 or even 3,000 pieces.
2024-02-18 12:58:19

Is 2100 a good puzzle rating?
2100 puzzles are hard, and often not intuitive. I think anything that qualifies as "really long puzzle" or "mate in 5 or more"... wait is that still a puzzle or do you just want me to play a whole game against computer moves? And you get into quite a lot of those in puzzles rated over ~2000.
2024-02-01 12:59:39

Is xenoblade a good jrpg?
The series feels like the natural successor to the golden era of 90s JRPGs, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is no exception. If you're looking for an all-around excellent RPG experience, this is the game for you.
2024-01-15 16:09:31

Is far cry 3 a good game?
Far Cry 3 is fondly remembered as a pretty good action-adventure game and the best Far Cry release, but its place in history is far more important than that.
2023-04-25 23:04:24

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