Final Puzzles
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Last Puzzle & Testament
It’s no mystery why readers love the Puzzle Lady, Miss Cora Felton, the eccentric amateur detective who keeps everyone guessing as she keeps herself in the thick of trouble. Find out why critics agree that “Cora is emerging as a lovable and unique sleuth” (Chicago Sun-Times) in “a fun series for mystery fans and cruciverbalists” (USA Today). Wealthy widow Emma Hurley died with only her servants at her side — but after she passes away, her greedy heirs crawl out of the woodwork to stake a claim in Emma’s fortune. To their surprise, Emma was not content to leave behind a simple will. Instead, her final testament includes a clever puzzle ... one to be given only to her living heirs. The first one to solve the puzzle will inherit Emma’s entire estate; everyone else will be left with a pittance. The will also stipulates that Cora Felton — local celebrity and famed author of a popular syndicated crossword puzzle column — must referee the contest. Unfortunately, it’s Cora’s niece, Sherry Carter, who is the brains behind Cora’s “Puzzle Lady” persona. And it’s up to Sherry to unravel the bizarre riddle Emma Hurley engineered before her death. For soon it’s plain that Emma’s game is one without a clear winner ... and that the players could lose far more than they ever imagined!
Escape Room Design
Escape Room Design explores the captivating world of creating immersive and engaging escape rooms by delving into the psychological principles, narrative structure, and design elements that make them successful. The book emphasizes that effective design goes beyond just difficult puzzles; it's about crafting a holistic experience that resonates with players emotionally and intellectually, transforming them into active participants. One intriguing aspect is how designers use game flow to dictate pacing and maintain player engagement, ensuring a satisfying experience. The book's approach is structured, beginning with foundational concepts like puzzle design and game theory, then progressing to various puzzle types and their effectiveness. A significant portion is dedicated to understanding the psychology of immersion, demonstrating how factors like motivation and perception influence player behavior. The book also highlights the importance of human-centered design, placing the player's experience at the forefront, and incorporates case studies and real-world examples to translate theoretical knowledge into practical design solutions. This book sets itself apart by integrating practical design advice with theoretical insights from diverse fields like cognitive psychology and narrative theory. By understanding how these elements interact, designers can create truly exceptional and innovative interactive entertainment experiences.
Algorithmic Puzzles
Author: Anany Levitin
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2011-09-21
While many think of algorithms as specific to computer science, at its core algorithmic thinking is defined by the use of analytical logic to solve problems. This logic extends far beyond the realm of computer science and into the wide and entertaining world of puzzles. In Algorithmic Puzzles, Anany and Maria Levitin use many classic brainteasers as well as newer examples from job interviews with major corporations to show readers how to apply analytical thinking to solve puzzles requiring well-defined procedures. The book's unique collection of puzzles is supplemented with carefully developed tutorials on algorithm design strategies and analysis techniques intended to walk the reader step-by-step through the various approaches to algorithmic problem solving. Mastery of these strategies--exhaustive search, backtracking, and divide-and-conquer, among others--will aid the reader in solving not only the puzzles contained in this book, but also others encountered in interviews, puzzle collections, and throughout everyday life. Each of the 150 puzzles contains hints and solutions, along with commentary on the puzzle's origins and solution methods. The only book of its kind, Algorithmic Puzzles houses puzzles for all skill levels. Readers with only middle school mathematics will develop their algorithmic problem-solving skills through puzzles at the elementary level, while seasoned puzzle solvers will enjoy the challenge of thinking through more difficult puzzles.