What do I need in order to play?

The only two things you need in order to play are a copy of the book and a pencil.

Is this a physical or a digital book?

Forsaken Souls is available both as a physical book and as an e-book. All puzzles in the book can be played perfectly fine on a screen, as they don't require any kind of physical manipulation.

Is Internet access required?

Internet access is not required. But it can help speed things up.

You don’t need an internet connection in order to validate your answers or move from one puzzle to the other.

There are some puzzles that require some knowledge in uncommon fields, so a source like the internet can definitely come in handy.

How do I know if I have solved a puzzle correctly?

If you don’t have internet access, you can use the book’s Validation System, which only requires some basic mathematic calculations. You can do them either with a paper and a pencil, or use a calculator for convenience.

If you do have internet access, the easiest and fastest way to verify your answers is to visit www.forsakensoulsbook.com/check.

Do I need to solve each puzzle before moving on to the next?

Almost all puzzles are self-contained. You can play about 98% of the puzzles in this book without checking if your answers to previous puzzles are correct.

There are however a few puzzles, mostly placed towards the end of the book, that require you to have found the correct answers to previous puzzles.

How is this book different from other puzzle books?

Most of the puzzles are designed using a combination of different mechanics. Each puzzle typically combines three different mechanics in a series of steps.

Also, the story is right at the core of the book. Not only there is an extensive background to the setting and characters, but also the story elements are critical to finding the solutions of many puzzles.

What type of mental challenges should I expect?

The puzzles in this book cover the following five areas: Language, Mathematics and Numeracy, Logic, and Spatial Perception.

What if I'm stuck?

The book comes with an internal Hint System. Each puzzle comes with a series of gradual hints, ensuring that you receive assistance without inadvertently encountering spoilers. Our system is crafted in a way that gives you help only for the puzzle you want, without revealing hints for others.