A path of
clues where the solution to each clue
reveals the
location of the next clue. Riddle trails are commonly used in
Assassins' Guild games, where the
mechanic may represent retracing the route of an earlier
character.
Riddle trails have several options for implementation:
- Game clue based
- Each clue in this type of riddle trail points to a location relevant to the game. The clues make sense within the game context.
- Location based
- Clues of this nature require a good understanding of the space underlying the game - clues may point to room numbers, artwork, or named rooms, which are features of the campus where the game is played.
- Photo trail
- In a photo trail, the clues are pictures taken from the next site on the trail.
- Open trails
- In an open trail, any player can freely follow the riddle trail. These tend to devolve into large groups of people all competing for the same prize.
- Closed trails
- Closed trails require players to have an ability or item that allows them to follow the trail.