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Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:25 pm
by Bidle
Don't own one, but anybody who has the Gold Coast Parking Meter?

I would like to get my hands on one!

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:47 pm
by maztec
A good sequential discovery puzzle (a) is not obvious for the next step but (b) gives you a hint and (c) stumps you for a while and (d) has a unique solution whether in terms of design or implementation.

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:53 pm
by Bidle
maztec wrote:A good sequential discovery puzzle (a) is not obvious for the next step but (b) gives you a hint and (c) stumps you for a while and (d) has a unique solution whether in terms of design or implementation.
Nice description! Especially "b & c"!

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:00 am
by maztec
I also admit that I like sequential discovery puzzles with false moves that feel like progress but lead you to resetting the puzzle :p.

And I consider it a major flaw when you can go the wrong way and permanently brick your puzzle.

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:03 am
by Bidle
maztec wrote:I also admit that I like sequential discovery puzzles with false moves that feel like progress but lead you to resetting the puzzle :p.

And I consider it a major flaw when you can go the wrong way and permanently brick your puzzle.
I agree, but if you go wrong it, indeed, needs to lead you to the beginning or a step back. Otherwise they can be almost frustrating.

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:34 am
by RevoD
Plugged Well was my favorite until the Lotus arrived.

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:55 pm
by jerryloo71
Bidle wrote:Don't own one, but anybody who has the Gold Coast Parking Meter?

I would like to get my hands on one!
Mr Puzzle Australia still has...I just ordered one over the weekend.

www.mrpuzzle.com.au

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:57 pm
by jerryloo71
jerryloo71 wrote:If you are just starting off, IMHO, in the following order of priority:-

1. Houdini's Torture Cell
2. Fuji 1707
3. Plugged Well
4. Danlock
5. First Box
No 6 is the Lotus

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:59 pm
by Swyrm
Hello everybody,
Did any of you bought the Ixia Box SD puzzle from Juno? If yes and if you solved it, what did you think of it?

Re: Best sequential discovery puzzle?

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:03 pm
by Buschfunch
jerryloo71 wrote:
jerryloo71 wrote:If you are just starting off, IMHO, in the following order of priority:-

1. Houdini's Torture Cell
2. Fuji 1707
3. Plugged Well
4. Danlock
5. First Box
No 6 is the Lotus
Anyone know any European webshops where these are avaliable?