The Rules

& things you need to know

Rules in this game? Pfft, as if! It's like the Wild West of puzzles – anything goes! Stumped? Google it, phone a friend, or better yet, ask Grandma – she knows everything.

Think of it as a puzzle lock-in: enter a room and you're committed – no room-hopping allowed until you solve the puzzle. Plus, the clock starts racing the second you step in. Move fast or watch your points vanish faster than a magician's rabbit!

Tech alert! Some of our puzzles are like the cool kids of the coding world, flaunting the latest CSS and JavaScript moves. Old browsers just can't keep up with their groovy code dance. So, make sure your browser is as fresh as a new pair of sneakers –we recommend strutting your stuff on the latest version of Chrome. Stay updated, stay cool!

And here's the golden rule, the cherry on top: Have a blast! Seriously, if you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong. It's a game, not a tax return. So laugh, guess wildly, and enjoy the ride. It's like a party where your brain's the guest of honor!

Points

How they are calculated

Get ready for a wild ride on the point-rollercoaster! The points drop faster than a lead balloon - we're talking exponentially! Picture this: you're losing points so fast in the beginning, it's like watching popcorn pop - blink and you'll miss it!

And here's the grand finale: when your points hit zero, it's 'Game Over, buddy!' The puzzle shuts down faster than a computer with a guilty conscience. But hey, no sweat – you can always start a new puzzle and pretend like nothing happened. Just brush off that embarrassment like it's confetti at a party you weren't invited to!

Hints & Penalties

Choose wisely!

If you ever find yourself stuck in a puzzle, guess what? You've got a secret weapon: hints! But beware, choosing a hint is like making a deal with a sneaky time fairy. It'll magically add 15 minutes to your game time.

So, depending on how long you've been scratching your head over a puzzle, you might lose a bunch of points. Choose wisely – is the hint worth the points, or is it a sneaky trap set by the Puzzle Overlords?

Puzzle Cards

What they tell you

Puzzle ID

Quick tip: Each puzzle has an ID, tucked away in the right bottom corner of its card. It's like a secret code, but honestly, you'll probably ignore it most of the time. It's there, just chilling, waiting for its moment to shine.

Current leader

Roll out the red carpet for the puzzle royals! Each puzzle has its reigning champ, the fastest solver crowned as the puzzle leader. Fancy being puzzle royalty? Just beat the top score and voilà, you're the new monarch of that puzzle kingdom. Time to dethrone the kings and queens of puzzling!

Device recommendation

Psst, here's the scoop: not all puzzles are one-size-fits-all. Some are picky and only play nice with certain devices. It's like they have a VIP list and only let in the gadgets they like. So, make sure you're on the right tech team before diving in!

Rating

Ready to be a puzzle critic? After cracking each puzzle, you get to rate its brain-busting level. It's like giving stars to a movie, but for puzzles! The scale? 1 means 'Piece of cake!' and 5 screams 'Brain meltdown!' Rate away and let the future puzzlers know what they're up against!