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This talk is about a puzzle solver AI agent - not generative AI. A puzzle solver can be a valuable tool for puzzle design, experimentation, testing, and more. However, it is not a substitute for solid design principles. It may also impose extra restrictions.
Playful Puzzle Mechanics - updates on puzzle game research
Craig G. Anderson, Zack Carpenter, and Nasim Eshgarf
The Programming of Patrick's Parabox
Patrick Traynor
This talk was presented at ThinkyCon 2025, a developer conference about all aspects of the creation of thinky games.
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