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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Puzzles

Data-driven puzzle blocks with in-game GUIs. Create custom puzzles via JSON datapacks—no coding required. Supports automation, multiple languages, and includes two built-in puzzles.

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Quick answer

Which Puzzles release should I use?

Updated 3 days ago
Latest stable file puzzles-1.0.0.jar
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

puzzles-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Puzzles required on the client, server, or both?

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What else does puzzles-1.0.0.jar need?

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Before you install it

Add Puzzles without breaking your instance.

Built for puzzles-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use puzzles-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside puzzles-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Puzzles add?

Puzzles

Data-driven puzzle blocks for Minecraft 1.21.1 (NeoForge).

Features

  • Puzzle Block — locks onto a puzzle, outputs items, checks answers, gives rewards
  • Puzzle Desk — creates Puzzle Paper from regular paper + a selected puzzle
  • Datapack-driven — add/modify puzzles by editing JSON files, no recompilation
  • In-game GUI — open the puzzle folder directly and refresh without /reload
  • Two modes — one-shot (single play) or locked (auto-repeat)
  • Automation-friendly — compatible with hoppers and pipes via NeoForge ItemHandler

How to Play

  1. Craft a Puzzle Block and a Puzzle Desk
  2. Put paper into the Puzzle Desk, pick a puzzle, click Load
  3. Insert the Puzzle Paper into the Puzzle Block
  4. Follow the output/input cycle to solve the puzzle

Adding Custom Puzzles

Puzzles are defined as JSON files. Place them in:

<world>/datapacks/puzzles/data/puzzles/puzzle_type/

Click the "Puzzle" button in the Puzzle Desk GUI to open the folder directly. Then run /reload in-game to load new puzzles.

Included Puzzles

  • Stone Trial — smelt stones into their smooth variants
  • Compression Trial — compress 9 ores into a block

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.21.1
  • NeoForge 21.1.252 or newer

License

MIT

Project description from CurseForge.

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