Grumpy fish would make a fantastic puzzle. #kidlitart #puzzledesign
March 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Grumpy fish would make a fantastic puzzle. #kidlitart #puzzledesign
New illustration for the Villager puzzles ‘call for art’ .
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
New illustration for the Villager puzzles ‘call for art’ .
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
When we say “The Whole Room Is A Puzzle”… we mean the whole room!
Walls, space, movement! It ALL matters in #TheAzureProject!
#IndieGameDev #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGame #Mermaid #Merfolk #Patreon
Walls, space, movement! It ALL matters in #TheAzureProject!
#IndieGameDev #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGame #Mermaid #Merfolk #Patreon
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
When we say “The Whole Room Is A Puzzle”… we mean the whole room!
Walls, space, movement! It ALL matters in #TheAzureProject!
#IndieGameDev #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGame #Mermaid #Merfolk #Patreon
Walls, space, movement! It ALL matters in #TheAzureProject!
#IndieGameDev #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GameDesign #IndieGame #Mermaid #Merfolk #Patreon
If you’ve played Golden Sun, you know what Reveal is.
This opens up so many puzzle ideas! Thanks Ivan and Sheba for the inspiration.
The cherry on top? Making the revealed objects ignore the grayscale shader.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #GoldenSun #PuzzleDesign
This opens up so many puzzle ideas! Thanks Ivan and Sheba for the inspiration.
The cherry on top? Making the revealed objects ignore the grayscale shader.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #GoldenSun #PuzzleDesign
October 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you’ve played Golden Sun, you know what Reveal is.
This opens up so many puzzle ideas! Thanks Ivan and Sheba for the inspiration.
The cherry on top? Making the revealed objects ignore the grayscale shader.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #GoldenSun #PuzzleDesign
This opens up so many puzzle ideas! Thanks Ivan and Sheba for the inspiration.
The cherry on top? Making the revealed objects ignore the grayscale shader.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #GoldenSun #PuzzleDesign
It’s always satisfying to see how far things have come...
What started as a few colored shards in a test scene became something we're extremely proud of!
#ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
What started as a few colored shards in a test scene became something we're extremely proud of!
#ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
October 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It’s always satisfying to see how far things have come...
What started as a few colored shards in a test scene became something we're extremely proud of!
#ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
What started as a few colored shards in a test scene became something we're extremely proud of!
#ScreenshotSaturday #IndieDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
New puzzle logic in the works!✨
Started with a pressure plate + statue setup. From here, it could easily grow into puzzles with multiple plates, each with unique conditions to solve.
So many possibilities ahead! 🧩
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Started with a pressure plate + statue setup. From here, it could easily grow into puzzles with multiple plates, each with unique conditions to solve.
So many possibilities ahead! 🧩
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
October 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New puzzle logic in the works!✨
Started with a pressure plate + statue setup. From here, it could easily grow into puzzles with multiple plates, each with unique conditions to solve.
So many possibilities ahead! 🧩
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Started with a pressure plate + statue setup. From here, it could easily grow into puzzles with multiple plates, each with unique conditions to solve.
So many possibilities ahead! 🧩
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
"Hi this is the lockpicking lawyer and what I have here today is your standard action video game puzzle."
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #puzzledesign
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #puzzledesign
April 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Hi this is the lockpicking lawyer and what I have here today is your standard action video game puzzle."
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #puzzledesign
#gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #puzzledesign
Congratulations to the sprinters who've just completed the 'Design Environmental Puzzles: Mastering Flow' sprint with Joel Beardshaw 🌠
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
March 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to the sprinters who've just completed the 'Design Environmental Puzzles: Mastering Flow' sprint with Joel Beardshaw 🌠
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
Today, I truly experienced something I thought I already understood:
Players' abilities!!
One solves a simple puzzle in 13 minutes, another in just 2.
Back in architecture, the worst case was not knowing where to place the WC.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #gamedesign
Players' abilities!!
One solves a simple puzzle in 13 minutes, another in just 2.
Back in architecture, the worst case was not knowing where to place the WC.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #gamedesign
July 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Today, I truly experienced something I thought I already understood:
Players' abilities!!
One solves a simple puzzle in 13 minutes, another in just 2.
Back in architecture, the worst case was not knowing where to place the WC.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #gamedesign
Players' abilities!!
One solves a simple puzzle in 13 minutes, another in just 2.
Back in architecture, the worst case was not knowing where to place the WC.
#GameDev #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #gamedesign
Been building some puzzles. This one’s about lighting pads in the right order (maybe you found the sequence in some notes). Then, a door opens or a chest rises.
Smooth animations for pads lighting on and off at the same time really sell the experience.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Smooth animations for pads lighting on and off at the same time really sell the experience.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
August 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Been building some puzzles. This one’s about lighting pads in the right order (maybe you found the sequence in some notes). Then, a door opens or a chest rises.
Smooth animations for pads lighting on and off at the same time really sell the experience.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Smooth animations for pads lighting on and off at the same time really sell the experience.
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Hey, 🎲✂️ Board Game designers! do you design puzzles/escape games too? Let me know and I'll put you on the 🧩✂️ Puzzle Design feed!
#gamedesign
#puzzledesign
#escaperoom
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#gamedesign
#puzzledesign
#escaperoom
bsky.app/profile/did:...
February 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hey, 🎲✂️ Board Game designers! do you design puzzles/escape games too? Let me know and I'll put you on the 🧩✂️ Puzzle Design feed!
#gamedesign
#puzzledesign
#escaperoom
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#gamedesign
#puzzledesign
#escaperoom
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Working on a puzzle in Godot where you rotate mirror platforms to guide a beam of light through obstacles until it hits the target. 🌟🪞
Simple concept, but super satisfying when everything lines up just right!
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Simple concept, but super satisfying when everything lines up just right!
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
August 29, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Working on a puzzle in Godot where you rotate mirror platforms to guide a beam of light through obstacles until it hits the target. 🌟🪞
Simple concept, but super satisfying when everything lines up just right!
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
Simple concept, but super satisfying when everything lines up just right!
#GameDev #Godot #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign
🎮 95 Days Until I Release My Game
Tested new levels — players lost interest after level 5.
Repetitive gameplay kills momentum.
Now: every level = new idea.
Next few = use it.
Keep them learning, keep them hooked.
#GameDev #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #TwinFlames
Tested new levels — players lost interest after level 5.
Repetitive gameplay kills momentum.
Now: every level = new idea.
Next few = use it.
Keep them learning, keep them hooked.
#GameDev #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #TwinFlames
August 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🎮 95 Days Until I Release My Game
Tested new levels — players lost interest after level 5.
Repetitive gameplay kills momentum.
Now: every level = new idea.
Next few = use it.
Keep them learning, keep them hooked.
#GameDev #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #TwinFlames
Tested new levels — players lost interest after level 5.
Repetitive gameplay kills momentum.
Now: every level = new idea.
Next few = use it.
Keep them learning, keep them hooked.
#GameDev #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #TwinFlames
"Player Making Decisions" Chapter 18: Puzzles
1) Breadcrumbs > Hints: Use subtle cues rather than explicit help.
2) Experimentation: Players must be able to test hypotheses
3) Avoid Deception: Confusion breaks flow. Stick to deduction instead
#GameDesign #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #GameDev
1) Breadcrumbs > Hints: Use subtle cues rather than explicit help.
2) Experimentation: Players must be able to test hypotheses
3) Avoid Deception: Confusion breaks flow. Stick to deduction instead
#GameDesign #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #GameDev
January 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
"Player Making Decisions" Chapter 18: Puzzles
1) Breadcrumbs > Hints: Use subtle cues rather than explicit help.
2) Experimentation: Players must be able to test hypotheses
3) Avoid Deception: Confusion breaks flow. Stick to deduction instead
#GameDesign #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #GameDev
1) Breadcrumbs > Hints: Use subtle cues rather than explicit help.
2) Experimentation: Players must be able to test hypotheses
3) Avoid Deception: Confusion breaks flow. Stick to deduction instead
#GameDesign #IndieDev #PuzzleDesign #GameDev
It's been a little bit since my last post, but this week was rough. I think I went through 2 additional design revisions before finally landing on something I was enthusiastic about. Changed the rules for the puzzle a bit too...
#UE5 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
#UE5 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
December 9, 2024 at 7:36 AM
It's been a little bit since my last post, but this week was rough. I think I went through 2 additional design revisions before finally landing on something I was enthusiastic about. Changed the rules for the puzzle a bit too...
#UE5 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
#UE5 #IndieGameDev #GameDev #PuzzleDesign
🚀 Here’s the Puzzle Dependency Chart from the prologue of our new project! We’re excited to see if it works in practice as we imagine. 🧩🔍
#GameDev #PointAndClick #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign
#GameDev #PointAndClick #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign
February 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🚀 Here’s the Puzzle Dependency Chart from the prologue of our new project! We’re excited to see if it works in practice as we imagine. 🧩🔍
#GameDev #PointAndClick #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign
#GameDev #PointAndClick #IndieGame #PuzzleDesign
Nailed it! 😅
#devlog #devlife #bug #gamecharacter #gamefails #puzzlegame #indiedev #flyaway #mypeopleneedme #puzzledesign #playtest
#devlog #devlife #bug #gamecharacter #gamefails #puzzlegame #indiedev #flyaway #mypeopleneedme #puzzledesign #playtest
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
What can game designers learn from Gorogoa — one of the most creative puzzle games ever made?
Catch the latest episode of Games Every Designer Should Play out now!
#GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #NarrativeDesign #GameDevelopment
Catch the latest episode of Games Every Designer Should Play out now!
#GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #NarrativeDesign #GameDevelopment
May 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM
What can game designers learn from Gorogoa — one of the most creative puzzle games ever made?
Catch the latest episode of Games Every Designer Should Play out now!
#GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #NarrativeDesign #GameDevelopment
Catch the latest episode of Games Every Designer Should Play out now!
#GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #NarrativeDesign #GameDevelopment
A new update about this project was just uploaded to #Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/little...
Read about some new #leveldesign and #puzzledesign, as well as some #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #indiegames #godot #madewithgodot
www.patreon.com/posts/little...
Read about some new #leveldesign and #puzzledesign, as well as some #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #indiegames #godot #madewithgodot
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A new update about this project was just uploaded to #Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/little...
Read about some new #leveldesign and #puzzledesign, as well as some #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #indiegames #godot #madewithgodot
www.patreon.com/posts/little...
Read about some new #leveldesign and #puzzledesign, as well as some #gamemusic
#gamedev #indiegamedev #indiegame #indiegames #godot #madewithgodot
We’re recording our next episode of Games Every Designer Should Play on Gorogoa later this week🧩
What do you think it teaches us about game design?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
#Gorogoa #GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay
What do you think it teaches us about game design?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
#Gorogoa #GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay
May 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
We’re recording our next episode of Games Every Designer Should Play on Gorogoa later this week🧩
What do you think it teaches us about game design?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
#Gorogoa #GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay
What do you think it teaches us about game design?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
#Gorogoa #GameDesign #PuzzleDesign #IndieGames #GameDev #GamesEveryDesignerShouldPlay
It's #ScreenshotSaturday this week we'd like to showcase a work in progress version of new puzzle that we've been designing.
Shout-out to @katerbecker.bsky.social who is now the dev team's resident expert on how hoverboards are built!
#indiedev #indiegame #gameart #puzzledesign #godotengine
Shout-out to @katerbecker.bsky.social who is now the dev team's resident expert on how hoverboards are built!
#indiedev #indiegame #gameart #puzzledesign #godotengine
May 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It's #ScreenshotSaturday this week we'd like to showcase a work in progress version of new puzzle that we've been designing.
Shout-out to @katerbecker.bsky.social who is now the dev team's resident expert on how hoverboards are built!
#indiedev #indiegame #gameart #puzzledesign #godotengine
Shout-out to @katerbecker.bsky.social who is now the dev team's resident expert on how hoverboards are built!
#indiedev #indiegame #gameart #puzzledesign #godotengine
Puzzle design friends! A master!
This talk is in NYC, primarily, but I am hoping IGDA NYC can manage a livestream. Hello @puzzmo.com pals :)
Meanwhile, there's a link to an earlier GDC talk (free) on an adjacent topic.
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events #gamedesign #puzzledesign
This talk is in NYC, primarily, but I am hoping IGDA NYC can manage a livestream. Hello @puzzmo.com pals :)
Meanwhile, there's a link to an earlier GDC talk (free) on an adjacent topic.
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events #gamedesign #puzzledesign
May 19: IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday! (6 pm ET)
This month's speaker is Brett Taylor, on How to Think and Talk the Language of Puzzle Design
FREE with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events
This month's speaker is Brett Taylor, on How to Think and Talk the Language of Puzzle Design
FREE with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events
May 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Puzzle design friends! A master!
This talk is in NYC, primarily, but I am hoping IGDA NYC can manage a livestream. Hello @puzzmo.com pals :)
Meanwhile, there's a link to an earlier GDC talk (free) on an adjacent topic.
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events #gamedesign #puzzledesign
This talk is in NYC, primarily, but I am hoping IGDA NYC can manage a livestream. Hello @puzzmo.com pals :)
Meanwhile, there's a link to an earlier GDC talk (free) on an adjacent topic.
#NYMakesGames #nyc #events #gamedesign #puzzledesign
I’ve been loving exploring simple geo and puzzle design lately. There’s something so satisfying about learning the logic behind it. This is a very messy WIP. It’s already starting to feel hypnotic.
#gamedeveloper #puzzledesign #wip #geometry #minimalism #gamingcommunity #IndieDev #unreal
#gamedeveloper #puzzledesign #wip #geometry #minimalism #gamingcommunity #IndieDev #unreal
December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I’ve been loving exploring simple geo and puzzle design lately. There’s something so satisfying about learning the logic behind it. This is a very messy WIP. It’s already starting to feel hypnotic.
#gamedeveloper #puzzledesign #wip #geometry #minimalism #gamingcommunity #IndieDev #unreal
#gamedeveloper #puzzledesign #wip #geometry #minimalism #gamingcommunity #IndieDev #unreal
Created a complex puzzle that only I can solve. It’s official: I’ve outsmarted myse#Unity3Dt#puzzledesigns#gamedevedev
November 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Created a complex puzzle that only I can solve. It’s official: I’ve outsmarted myse#Unity3Dt#puzzledesigns#gamedevedev