Research - Source #1 - What are puzzles and why do we enjoy them?
Why We Enjoy Puzzles: The View From Play Studies Puzzling is a special kind of play—and teaches special lessons. Henricks, T., PhD. (2022, March 1). Puzzling is a special kind of play—and teaches special lessons. Psychology Today . https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pathways-experience/202203/why-we-enjoy-puzzles-the-view-play-studies In the foundational stages of creating a puzzle, and in turn a puzzle book for adults, one must understand what the term means and what purpose(s) they serve. To distract ourselves from the mediocrity and monotonous routine of daily life, we need something exciting, thrilling, and relaxing simultaneously. Another key term to consider in this puzzling - get it a pun - equation is "play". We may think playing is just for kids. However, as they grow into adults, so do their minds and desire for amusement and sometimes individualistic desires. In the article, six distinct traits were listed as a part of play: transformative, bounded, ...