Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Why are puzzles so popular? They're less exciting than action games, less compelling than narrative ones, and less challenging than the peak of strategy games, but in spite of all that - they're endearingly popular. Why?

The Architect has delved into both ancient records and cutting-edge games to try and figure this out, and after some initial confusion, they've happened upon a eureka! moment all of their own, holding the secrets not just of puzzle design, but of why we create them in the first place.

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