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Why our puzzles don't have timers

A good puzzle should feel like a deep breath, not a countdown. Notes on designing for calm.

Timers make you play faster. We'd rather you play better, and enjoy it more.

So there are no clocks in our first game, mistakes are gentle, undo is free, and Relax mode removes hearts entirely. You still get stars for a careful solve, if you want them.