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+# Core Principles
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+These puzzle types share common characteristics that define adventure game puzzle design:
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+## Limited Actions, Unlimited Combinations
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+The standard adventure game action set (LOOK, TALK, USE, WALK, TAKE) is applied in novel ways. The puzzle emerges from the *combination* of actions, not from complex input systems.
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+## Information as Puzzle Element
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+The puzzle is often "what does the game know that I need to find out?" rather than "what do I need to do?" Information discovery is the primary mechanic.
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+## Failure as Feedback
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+Failed attempts reveal information about what's missing or wrong. The puzzle teaches through consequences, not explicit instruction.
+
+## Synthesis Over Collection
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+The solution often requires combining information from multiple sources. No single action completes the puzzle—player must synthesize.