Puzzle

Puzzle video games are a genre of video game that emphasize puzzle solving. The types of puzzles can test many problem solving skills including logic, strategy, pattern recognition, sequence solving, and word completion. There is no strict definition of a puzzle game. The gameplay is usually abstract, involving arranging geometric shapes to fulfill some goal or constraint. In some games the player directly manipulates the objects, in others it is the environment that is controlled. Some require quick reflexes, others have a slower, contemplative pace. Often edge matching or colour matching plays an important role. Some puzzle games feed the player a random assortment of blocks or pieces that they must organize in the correct manner, such as Tetris, Klax and Lumines. Tetris, designed in 1985, is considered one of the most important video puzzle games and has spawned many sequels, variations and clones of the "falling block" variety. Others present a preset game board and/or pieces... full article at wikipedia