Session: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact: Puzzle Game Design in Hypercasual Games

Puzzle games are one of the most accessible game mechanics. However, they can be one of the more frustrating ones if they are not well designed for replayability and the ability to make mistakes. Keeping these two tenets in mind, the design of the core game mechanic needs to create a sense of logic and strategic challenge, while allowing the player to recover from their mistakes. In this talk, Juan Gril will break down how to properly create a successful puzzle game mechanic, and give examples of additional elements of gameplay which can be developed in a short timeframe.