Handshakes

HANDSHAKES – WHEN A HANDSHAKE BECOMES AN INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE

Handshakes is a minimalist yet creative puzzle game where each handshake is not just a social gesture but also the key to completing the level. The game places players in seemingly simple situations, but the more you play, the more it demands logical thinking, observation skills, and precise planning.

With no lengthy dialogues or complicated instructions, Handshakes lets players discover the rules through hands-on experience.

UNIQUE GAMEPLAY

Each level in Handshakes features multiple characters in different positions. Your task is to connect the characters with valid handshakes to complete the level's objective.

It sounds simple, but each handshake is limited by:

• Distance
• Order of execution
• Maximum number of handshakes
• Hidden rules of each level

Just one wrong choice will break the entire layout.

CONTROLS

• Left mouse / Tap: Select a character and perform a handshake
• Drag and drop: Connect characters in the desired direction
• Reset: Replay the level if the strategy is wrong

Extremely intuitive controls, focusing entirely on thinking rather than manipulation.

DIFFICULTY INCREASES WITH THINKING

Handshakes doesn't increase difficulty through speed or time pressure. Instead, the game expands:

• Number of characters
• Movement space
• New constraints
• Situations that require thinking ahead

As you progress, each level resembles a small logic puzzle requiring patience and precision.

EFFECTIVE GAMEPLAY STRATEGIES

• Observe the entire screen before making any handshakes.
• Prioritize "blocking" connections first.
• Avoid creating deadlocks that prevent your character from moving.
• If stuck, reset early to try a new approach.

Handshakes reward players who think slowly instead of acting hastily.

MINIMALIST DESIGN STYLE

The game uses monochrome graphics, clean shapes, and smooth movements. This minimalism allows players to focus entirely on the puzzle mechanics, while creating a relaxing feeling even as the challenges increase.