This is an incredibly insightful comment. You've perfectly described why so many people find word problems, especially in probability, so frustrating. The "guessing the password" analogy is spot on.
It's fascinating to see how that same challenge—interpreting ambiguous information to figure out probabilities—applies in completely different fields, like strategic gaming.
For instance, 'Big Brother: The Game' is essentially one massive, real-time probability problem. Players are constantly trying to calculate the odds of eviction, the chances of an alliance ho...
This is a great list, and I agree with your placement of Cosmic Express—it's a masterpiece of design. I'll definitely have to check out engine-game.com when it's ready; sounds intriguing.
It's interesting how these games are all about solving logical, self-contained puzzles. Lately, I've been obsessed with a totally different kind of puzzle: solving the chaotic, unpredictable system of human players in 'Big Brother: The Game.'
It’s like a puzzle box where the pieces (the players) are actively lying about their shape and function. Trying to find the optimal m... (read more)