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If you want a book I'd recommend Polya's How to Solve It, but I also agree with Zach that nothing can replace actually solving problems and developing those neural pathways for it or whatever yourself.

After reading Zach-like was curious if there was any one particular 'failed' idea you really wish worked out better or would want to revisit?

Okay I'll keep a look out after I win a sufficient amount of solitaire games

Last Call BBS actually has a very similar game if you weren't aware

I'd usually recommend people start with either Infinifactory or Opus Magnum. Exapunks is also a good pick if you aren't turned off by having to type code.