Find a mechanism, understand its tradeoffs and smallest useful scope, then build your game with a design card and sample project.
192 Mechanisms32 Mechanism domain48 Art styles12 Genre guides
Spatial and path puzzlesOne rule
Walk around first or push toward the goal and lose turning room?
Reference gamesA Monster's Expedition · Sokobond
Spatial and path puzzlesOne rule
Visit the near checkpoint first or preserve access to the far region?
Reference gamesThe Witness · Linelight
Spatial and path puzzlesOne rule
Move to another viewpoint or adjust the held shape to cover the gap?
Reference gamesSuperliminal · Viewfinder
Spatial and path puzzlesOne rule
Displace a correct tile temporarily to make room for the target's turn?
Reference gamesFifteen · Sixteen
Spatial and path puzzlesOne rule
Lock edge orientations first or connect the center to reduce uncertainty?
Reference gamesNet · Twiddle
Spatial and path puzzlesLinked states
Change exit angle or increase the drop before entry to gain range?
Reference gamesPortal · Portal 2
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