A limit of three mistakes in a number puzzle punishes the same wrong guess twice

Mistake counters make puzzles tense, but they feel unfair when erasing and retrying the same wrong number costs again, or when scribbled notes count. Here is the counting rule and the decision it hides, spelled out.

Why this works

A limit on mistakes should measure how much the player does not know, not how often a finger slips. Charging each different wrong answer once keeps the limit honest, while a repeated tap on something the board already rejected teaches nothing new.

When not to use it

Skip it in a relaxed puzzle meant for learning or for children, where being told no is enough. A hard limit turns a pleasant evening into a test; let players try freely and show a hint after a few wrong tries.

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• Starting values and the reason for each
• 3 common mistakes and the fix
• 20 lines of example code with 3 checks that pass
• How your AI shows you that it works

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