Please Don’t Touch My Collection

Please Don’t Touch My Collection is a short yet captivating puzzle adventure that invites players to explore a meticulously crafted display of bottle openers each one modeled from a real-life collection. Created solo by Maxim Kolesnikov, this indie gem combines the spirit of Please Don’t Touch Anything, Rusty Lake, and other point-and-click puzzle classics into one elegant, thought-provoking experience.

About Please Don’t Touch My Collection

At first glance, Please Don’t Touch My Collection seems simple: a wooden shelf lined with dozens of uniquely shaped bottle openers, all illuminated in soft, moody lighting. But hidden within this realistic setup are layers of puzzles that require patience, keen observation, and clever logic to solve.

The challenge lies not in complex mechanics but in how you look at things. Each clue is subtly integrated into the collection itself – an inscription here, a shape there, or an unexpected pattern waiting to be noticed. It’s a true brain teaser that rewards attentiveness and creative thinking rather than brute-force guessing.

How to Play Don’t Touch My Collection

The controls are intuitive, staying true to the point-and-click genre:

• Use your mouse to explore, interact, and zoom in on details.
• Click around the environment to uncover clues, hidden symbols, and coded messages.
• Piece together what you find to progress through the puzzles and uncover the mystery behind the collection.

The experience is calm yet mentally engaging, perfect for players who enjoy solving intricate puzzles at their own pace.

Real Objects, Real Inspiration

What makes this game stand out is its connection to the real world. Every item in the game is based on photographs of an actual bottle opener collection, assembled over many years by Sergey Shestopalov. The attention to detail turns each opener into a small work of art, highlighting how even everyday objects can embody creativity and history.

As the developer notes, “Even something as simple as a beer opener can be designed in hundreds of different ways  and dozens of these designs will be elegant in their own way.”

This thoughtful approach transforms the game from a mere puzzle into a celebration of craftsmanship and design.

Inspiration and Development

Please Don’t Touch My Collection was built in only two days for Ludum Dare 58, one of the world’s largest game jams. Despite the short development time, the game demonstrates an impressive level of polish, featuring realistic visuals, elegant sound design, and an intuitive interface.

The title pays homage to popular interactive puzzle adventures like Please Don’t Touch Anything and Rusty Lake, known for their surreal puzzles and subtle storytelling. Like its inspirations, this game encourages players to think outside the box and question what’s ordinary.

Community Impressions

Players have praised the game for its elegant puzzle design and soothing atmosphere. Comments highlight its balance of challenge and accessibility, as well as the intricate detail of the artwork:

“A splendid puzzle game that melted my brain completely. The collection itself is mind-blowing!”

“It’s actually quite interesting to look at those openers when you zoom in, they’re really detailed!”

“Not too hard, but clever and rewarding. I loved the subtle design and honest puzzles.”

Developer Maxim Kolesnikov has expressed gratitude for the feedback and hinted at future updates or new puzzles, saying that “difficulty shouldn’t come from tricks, but from elegance.”

Please Don’t Touch My Collection proves that simplicity, when done with care, can be incredibly powerful. It’s not just about solving puzzles, it's about appreciating design, detail, and the beauty of curiosity itself. So, take a closer look. There’s more to this collection than meets the eye.

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