Why Play Pet Detective?
Pet Detective engages your Planning skills in a goal-based challenge. To rescue every pet, you’ll need to think multiple steps ahead and weigh different routes before you act.
Planning
Form and evaluate possible routes to complete all goals efficiently.
Decision-Making
Choose the best option among many possible paths.
Strategic Thinking
Anticipate future outcomes based on current choices.
Pet Detective vs Other Problem Solving Games
Unlike logic puzzles, Pet Detective emphasizes goal-based planning across a visual map. You’re not solving for a single rule—you’re mapping out full routes that balance efficiency with flexibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cognitive skill does Pet Detective train?
Pet Detective trains Planning, including forming, testing, and selecting possible solutions to reach a goal efficiently.
Is Pet Detective based on a real cognitive task?
Yes. It draws on planning and route optimization tasks studied in problem-solving research.
What are some tips for playing Pet Detective?
Review the full layout before your first move. Try to minimize backtracking, and keep track of which pets or areas are harder to reach so you can plan your route around them.
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