Show HN: I may have created a new type of puzzle

Re:Show HN: I may have created a new type of puzzle by SamPatt on Sunday September 18, 2022 @01:41PM (#32889581)

My 9 year old got it in about 3 minutes, but only after I told him to slow down and read everything on the page.

He started with furious swiping right off the bat. I started by reading everything and thinking through moves in my head without even trying to swipe.

I think we ended up solving it in about the same amount of time. Interesting that the rapid iteration method and the measured thoughtful method yielded similar results.

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Re:Show HN: I may have created a new type of puzzle by jrumbut on Sunday September 18, 2022 @03:03PM (#32890422)

I'm surprised you could infer what was possible just by looking at it. For me, the hints at how the rules worked weren't sufficient. I think lighting up the signs if the conditions are met and perhaps having something on the free move edges to make it clear they can be moved on freely would be super helpful.

I effectively solved the question of "wtf is this?" and the puzzle at the same time.

But after that I really wanted to play again!

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Re:Show HN: I may have created a new type of puzzle by SamPatt on Sunday September 18, 2022 @03:22PM (#32890612)

I thought it was an image at first, and was trying to mentally move the pieces on the board. After the state got too complicated I happened to tap on one of the pieces and realized it was interactive.

I've played kinda similar things before, such as Baba is You.

Yeah I'd love to see more of these. Now I wanna make one myself.

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