PathShift Captive Sliding Puzzle Concept
Digital concept · Not physically validated
A proposed screen-free sliding puzzle with retained pieces and original spatial challenges. The selected mechanical route uses human judgement, not magnetic piece recognition or AI.
26-second rendered 3D concept interaction with English captions. Proposed use only; not footage of a physical prototype.
Plan a route with pieces that stay on the board
A proposed screen-free sliding puzzle with retained pieces and original spatial challenges. The selected mechanical route uses human judgement, not magnetic piece recognition or AI.
Choose a challenge
An original starting layout and a target area would define the task.
Move the retained pieces
The proposed tracks keep pieces with the board while allowing spatial moves. Retention still needs physical testing.
Check the target
Players compare the large piece with the target area; the concept does not automatically judge the board.
Reset and try again
An adult-guided reset and a new challenge would begin another round.
A retained-piece sliding puzzle
The selected mechanical direction keeps puzzle pieces within a bounded sliding path. Original printed challenges guide play while people judge the result. Piece movement, retention, gaps, wear and cleaning require physical prototypes and safety review.
All views are digital concept images, not photographs of a physical prototype.
Proposed design inputs
| Format | Screen-free 4×4 retained-piece puzzle direction |
|---|---|
| Power | No electronics or battery required for the selected route |
| Decision | Human target confirmation; no AI or automatic detection |
| Concept envelope | Approximately 188 W × 180 D × 32 H mm |
| Content | Original challenge layouts; only an illustrative digital path has been checked |
| Validation | Retention, finger clearances, difficulty and materials untested |
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Questions about this concept
Is this an existing physical product?
No. This is an original digital concept for review. No physical prototype, mould tooling, custom PCB or physical validation has been completed.
Are the proposed functions and dimensions verified?
No. They are design starting points for a development brief. Real components, usability, materials, safety and performance need evaluation.
Can this be adapted for our project?
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