Working through the steps of a complex bottle puzzle, exploring its design and the problem-solving process behind finding a ...

The puzzles of Blue Prince feel less like the gridlike blueprints you draft in the game and more like an intricate web. Even seasoned puzzle lovers might feel tested by its mysteries. In Blue Prince, ...

After spending years watching Sudoku players race through number grids, Yoshinao Anpuku now hopes more of them will begin looking beyond Sudoku itself. The president of Tokyo-based Nikoli, the ...

Most crossword puzzle fans have experienced that moment where, after a period of struggle on a particularly difficult puzzle, everything suddenly starts to come together, and they are able to fill in ...

Players go into their favourite games looking to test their skills – and sometimes, this includes their problem-solving skills, with puzzles being a common mechanic in most video games. Typically, ...