step-by-step puzzle
nounUK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ˈpʌzəl/
US /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep ˈpʌzəl/
A step-by-step puzzle is a puzzle you solve one small move at a time.
My little brother finished the step-by-step puzzle by moving one piece at a time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A puzzle whose instructions are given as a numbered list of moves.
The step-by-step puzzle told us to turn left, then jump, then push the box.
3. A learning activity that teaches solving by showing each small stage.
The teacher gave us a step-by-step puzzle to learn how to add numbers.
4. A game where each move depends on the one before it.
In this step-by-step puzzle, you cannot skip ahead to the last move.