Genre: Puzzle

Expert blueprint for puzzle games emphasizing clarity, experimentation, and "Aha!" moments.

NEVER Do (Expert Anti-Patterns)

Design & Player Experience

• NEVER punish experimentation; strictly provide Undo/Reset functionality to allow risk-free hypothesis testing.
• NEVER require pixel-perfect input for logic puzzles; strictly use Grid Snapping or large, forgiving hitboxes.
• NEVER allow undetected Soft-Locks (unsolvable states); strictly notify the player or provide immediate backtracking.
• NEVER hide the rules of the world; strictly ensure visual feedback is instant and unambiguous (e.g., powered wires must glow).
• NEVER skip the Non-Verbal Tutorial phase; strictly introduce mechanics in isolation before combining them.