A Remarkable Puzzle Book by a Singaporean Creator

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Location: Home

Date Played: May 2023

Team size: 1; I recommend 1-3

Duration: 8-10 hours

Price: ~S$25 on their website excl. shipping

Story

The adventure begins with a letter from Aristotle, who claims to be your childhood friend. In his letter, he expresses fear of someday disappearing and seeks your help to unravel the mystery. While it is primarily a puzzle-focused book, it weaves a simple yet engaging story that unfolds as players progress through each puzzle. The seamless integration of puzzles with the narrative enhances the overall immersion.

Gameplay

Puzzles are identified by icons accompanied by numbers or letters. Solving each puzzle allows you to advance further in the story. An online hint and answer system is provided, where you input your answers. Correct answers lead to new pages with instructions, while incorrect answers refresh the page. Hints are available for most puzzles, typically offering 1-3 hints based on difficulty. If you find yourself still stuck, you can reach out to the creators on Facebook for additional hints.

Given the book's challenging nature, having solutions alongside hints within the hint system would have been appreciated, especially for the most difficult puzzles.

Puzzles

➕ Innovative Puzzle Designs: It features some of the most creative and thought-provoking puzzles, delivering a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.

➕ Diverse Puzzle Types: The book offers a broad range of puzzle types, including wordplay, pattern recognition, cipher decryption, lateral thinking, and interactive page manipulation.

➕ Thematic Consistency: The book is divided into chapters, each with a distinct theme. All puzzles within a chapter adhere closely to that theme. For example, in the "Missing" chapter, each puzzle involves an element related to something being "missing."

➖ Challenging Puzzles: The puzzles' difficulty can be daunting, often requiring players to think outside the box. While this can be frustrating, the satisfaction of solving them is worth the effort.

✖️ Subtle Signposting: The lack of clear signposting or subtle hints in some puzzles can make them more challenging than necessary. Improved guidance would benefit players seeking clues to the solution.

Verdict

"Missing" is an outstanding puzzle book that comes highly recommended. Its groundbreaking puzzle design sets it apart from the rest. Despite minor issues like difficulty and hint system limitations, the book offers an enjoyable and engaging experience that puzzle enthusiasts will thoroughly appreciate.

Rating: 5/5

★★★★★

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