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− | The spark of creativity that blossoms into a puzzle can strike from many places. It's not as simple as "follow these steps". There may | + | The spark of creativity that blossoms into a puzzle can strike from many places. It's not as simple as "follow these steps". There may be something at a location where the hunt is planned that makes you say, "I want to write a puzzle about that!" Or you may suddenly realize that a certain type of flower always has five petals, which could make for an interesting binary-encoded puzzle. Look at the world around you and think, "How could I use this in a puzzle?" Most of the time, the answer will probably be "You can't", but from time to time, you'll notice an interesting pattern that can be used to make a great clue. |
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− | Look at the world around you and think, "How could I use this in a puzzle?" Most of the time, the answer will probably be "You can't", but from time to time, you'll notice an interesting pattern that can be used to make a great clue. | ||
If you ''need'' a puzzle but can't come up with any ideas, consider using one of the basic puzzle types (crossword, word search, cryptogram, word jumble, etc.) and think of a way to put a twist on it. A word search without any words listed? A word jumble on a cube? Also, browse old BANG (and other puzzle event) puzzles or [https://www.gamesmagazine-online.com Games magazines] and look for ideas to build on or twist to make your own puzzle. | If you ''need'' a puzzle but can't come up with any ideas, consider using one of the basic puzzle types (crossword, word search, cryptogram, word jumble, etc.) and think of a way to put a twist on it. A word search without any words listed? A word jumble on a cube? Also, browse old BANG (and other puzzle event) puzzles or [https://www.gamesmagazine-online.com Games magazines] and look for ideas to build on or twist to make your own puzzle. |