# Puzzle Design Knowledge Base

A taxonomy of puzzle design patterns from classic point-and-click adventure games.

[Introduction](./introduction.md)

# Core Principles

- [Core Principles](core-principles.md)
- [Documentation Structure](documentation-structure.md)

# Inspiration

## Games Analyzed

- [Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)](inspiration/beneath-a-steel-sky.md)
- [Broken Sword 1: Shadow of the Templars (1996)](inspiration/broken-sword-1-shadow-of-the-templars.md)
- [Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror (1997)](inspiration/broken-sword-ii-the-smoking-mirror.md)
- [Day of the Tentacle (1993)](inspiration/day-of-the-tentacle.md)
- [Full Throttle (1995)](inspiration/full-throttle.md)
- [Gabriel Knight 1: Sins of the Fathers (1993)](inspiration/gabriel-knight-1-sins-of-the-fathers.md)
- [Loom (1990)](inspiration/loom.md)
- [Grim Fandango (1998)](inspiration/grim-fandango.md)
- [Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)](inspiration/indiana-jones-and-the-fate-of-atlantis.md)
- [Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)](inspiration/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade.md)
- [King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human (1986)](inspiration/kings-quest-iii-to-heir-is-human.md)
- [King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride (1994)](inspiration/kings-quest-vii-the-princeless-bride.md)
- [King's Quest VIII: Mask of Eternity (1998)](inspiration/kings-quest-viii-mask-of-eternity.md)
- [The Legend of Kyrandia: Book One (1992)](inspiration/the-legend-of-kyrandia-book-one.md)
- [Maniac Mansion (1987)](inspiration/maniac-mansion.md)
- [Quest for Glory 1: Shadows of Darkness (1989)](inspiration/quest-for-glory-1-shadows-of-darkness.md)
- [Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire (1989)](inspiration/quest-for-glory-ii-trial-by-fire.md)
- [Quest for Glory III: Wages of War (1992)](inspiration/quest-for-glory-iii-wages-of-war.md)
- [Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness (1994)](inspiration/quest-for-glory-iv-shadows-of-darkness.md)
- [Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)](inspiration/sam-and-max-hit-the-road.md)
- [Simon the Sorcerer (1993)](inspiration/simon-the-sorcerer.md)
- [Space Quest 1: The Sarien Encounter (1986)](inspiration/spacequest-1-the-sarien-encounter.md)
- [The Dig (1995)](inspiration/the-dig.md)
- [Syberia (2002)](inspiration/syberia.md)
- [The Longest Journey (1999)](inspiration/the-longest-journey.md)
- [Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (1988)](inspiration/zak-mckracken-and-the-alien-mindbenders.md)
- [Space Quest II: The Vohaul Assault (1987)](inspiration/spacequest-2-the-vohaul-assault.md)
- [SpaceQuest III: The Pirates of Pestulon (1989)](inspiration/spacequest-iii-the-pirates-of-pestulon.md)
- [SpaceQuest IV: The Rogerwars (1991)](inspiration/spacequest-iv-the-rogerwars.md)

# Multi-Source Discovery

- [Multi-Faceted Plan](puzzles/multi-faceted-plan.md)
- [Information Brokerage Chain](puzzles/information-brokerage.md)
- [Environmental Storytelling Discovery](puzzles/environmental-storytelling.md)
- [Truth Revelation Mechanic](puzzles/truth-revelation.md)

# Cross-Domain Logistics

- [Cross-Realm Logistics](puzzles/cross-realm-logistics.md)
- [Memo Chain](puzzles/memo-chain.md)

# Observation & Memory

- [Sensory Exploitation](puzzles/sensory-exploitation.md)
- [Observation Replay](puzzles/observation-replay.md)
- [Pattern Learning / Knowledge Transfer](puzzles/pattern-learning.md)

# Sequential Construction

- [Meta-Puzzle Construction](puzzles/meta-puzzle-construction.md)
- [Repair Chain Construction](puzzles/repair-chain-construction.md)

# Time-Based Mechanics

- [Timed Consequence](puzzles/timed-consequence.md)
- [Cross-Temporal Causality](puzzles/cross-temporal-causality.md)

# Translation & Decoding

- [Metaphor-to-Literal Translation](puzzles/metaphor-literal.md)
- [Symbol Code Translation](puzzles/symbol-code-translation.md)

# NPC Interaction

- [NPC Distraction Physics](puzzles/distraction-physics.md)
- [Comedy-Based NPC Persuasion](puzzles/comedy-based-persuasion.md)

# Coordinated Actions

- [Multi-Character Coordination](puzzles/multi-character-coordination.md)

# Systems & Logic

- [Systems & Logic Overview](puzzles/systems-and-logic-overview.md)
- [Robot Programming / Color-Encoded Sequences](puzzles/robot-programming.md)
- [Escalating Combat Progression](puzzles/escalating-combat-progression.md)

# Infiltration & Stealth

- [Corporate Infiltration](puzzles/corporate-infiltration.md)
- [Predator Chase Escape](puzzles/predator-chase-escape.md)

# Class & Faction Systems

- [Class-Specific Ritual Challenge](puzzles/class-specific-ritual.md)
- [Multi-Faction Diplomacy](puzzles/multi-faction-diplomacy.md)

# Surreal Mechanics

- [Surreal Logic Bridge](puzzles/surreal-logic-bridge.md)

# Documentation Guidelines

- [Style & Formatting](docs/style-formatting.md)
- [Common Pitfalls](docs/common-pitfalls.md)
- [Validation Checklist](docs/validation-checklist.md)