The Escape Grid blog
Notes on how sliding block puzzles work, what they train, and how we design and verify levels. We write these when we have something specific to say, so the list grows slowly on purpose.
Why sliding block puzzles are harder than they look
Sliding block puzzles look simple and resist you anyway. Here is what actually makes them difficult, and how understanding that changes the way you play.
· 5 min read
What puzzle games actually train (and what they don't)
An honest look at what sliding block and spatial puzzle games improve, what the research does not support, and how to get the most out of ten minutes of play.
· 4 min read