arvoitun
Arvoitun is a term used in puzzle-writing communities to describe a form of narrative or puzzle design in which meaning is encoded through a network of clues distributed across text, artifacts, and interactions. Puzzles labeled as arvoitun require solvers to assemble disparate hints into a coherent interpretation rather than arriving at a solution by following a single, linear instruction.
Etymology and usage: The term is inspired by the Finnish word arvoitus, meaning riddle, and the suffix
Context and scope: Arvoitun is not a term used in formal scholarship. It has appeared in online
Characteristics: Core features include layered clues, cross-referencing across different media (text, images, sounds), non-linear progression, and
Reception and limitations: Because arvoitun is not standardized, definitions vary and examples can be inconsistent. Critics
Examples and note: Real-world examples are user-created and not part of a canonical canon; they illustrate arvoitun