Download or read book Matchstick Puzzles written by Arcturus Publishing and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matchstick puzzles are a timeless classic. In each puzzle you must transform one arrangement of matches into another using only the stipulated number of moves. This collection includes 80+ puzzles, graded into three levels of increasing difficulty. The easy puzzles are great for getting familiar with the rules and tactics, and the hard will really require you to think outside the box! Whether you wish to sketch out your solutions in the book, or try with your own matches, this superb collection with test your lateral thinking and provide hours of entertainment.
Download or read book Matchstick Puzzles written by Jack Botermans and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The common wooden matchstick, with its brightly colored tip and sturdy box, has inspired tricks and puzzles ever since it was invented. Here’s a collection of the most baffling matchstick puzzles of all time, from the six riddles of the nine squares to the astonishing effect of the matchstick telegraph. Can you build a bridge with just two matches? Can you balance matchstick equations? Can you calculate how many matches you would need to cover the distance from the earth to the moon? With a rating of easy, medium, or difficult for each puzzle and illustrations showing colorful matchbox covers from around the world, this fascinating potpourri of brain-benders will provide hours of amusement for young and old alike.
Download or read book The Hinged Square Other Puzzles written by Ivan Moscovich and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful square, dissected into four parts, with hinges marked in black. If you leave the blue piece fixed and swing the others around their hinges, a new shape will emerge. Can you guess just by looking what it will be? This is just one of the tricky geometrical gems that will make a puzzler’s mind work overtime. Try drawing a set of variously shaped polygons using only a compass and a ruler (no measuring allowed!), figuring out which of two sculptures is bigger (logic alone won’t give you the answer), and lots more.
Download or read book 50 Matchstick Puzzles written by Andrew Jeffrey and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maths with matchsticks - what's not to love?! Your whole family will enjoy thinking mathematically and learning to reason and problem-solve with these 50 fantastic puzzles, many of which have never been seen before. The book even comes with full solutions if you get stuck!
Download or read book Puzzle Box Volume 1 written by Peter Grabarchuk and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiplying my age by 6 then subtracting 6 produces the same result as subtracting 7 from my age then multiplying by 7. How old am I? On my broken calculator with keys + - ÷ x =, the only functional number is 7. How can I get 34 to appear in the readout? A country mints four denominations of coins, in whole numbers of cents. It takes four of these coins to make 21¢, or 24¢, or 25¢, or 26¢. What are the denominations of the coins? These and almost 300 other mathematical puzzles appear in this original collection, devised by world-renowned mathematicians, puzzle creators, and devoted puzzle lovers. A unique puzzle project, it unites the efforts of a dozen authors, including software engineer Andrea Gilbert and Bram Cohen, author of the P2P BitTorrent protocol. Seventeen different types of challenges include 3-D puzzles, chess puzzles, connections, dissections, foldings, geometrical puzzles, logic problems, matchstick puzzles, mazes, moving pieces, number puzzles, put-togethers, strimko, sudoku, visual puzzles, weightings, and word puzzles. The difficulty level of each puzzle is marked by stars, ranging from 2 to 5. Average difficulty level is about 3 stars, promising puzzle enthusiasts many entrancing hours of solving and enjoyment.
Download or read book The Giant 1001 Puzzle Book written by Robert Allen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No fewer than 1001 mind-bending puzzles have been specially created for this book. From quick puzzles that will take a couple of minutes to logic problems that will need hours of work, each puzzle is graded into three levels of difficulty. Attractively presented in full color, the book includes picture puzzles, mazes, math tests, lateral thinking and visual reasoning puzzles, plus spatial problems. This is a cornucopia of conundrums that includes a special selection of tsunami puzzles by a famous japanese puzzle constructor that will have you racking your brain for hours.
Download or read book The Puzzles of Nobuyuki Yoshigahara written by Andy Liu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book convenes a selection of 200 mathematical puzzles with original solutions, all celebrating the inquisitive and inspiring spirit of Nobuyuki “Nob” Yoshigahara – a legend in the worldwide community of mathematical and mechanical puzzles. A graduate from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yoshigahara invented numerous mechanical puzzles and published over 80 puzzle books. In 2003, he was honored with the Sam Loyd Award, given by the Association for Games & Puzzles International to individuals who have been made a significant contribution to the world of mechanical puzzles. In this work, the reader will find some of the most ingenious puzzles ever created, organized in ten categories: Logic, matchstick, maze, algorithmic, combinatorial, digital, number, geometric, dissection, and others. Some of them could rivalry with those found at Mathematical Olympiads tests around the globe; others will work as powerful brain teasers for those with an interest in problem-solving. Math teachers, curious students of any age and even experienced mathematicians with a taste for the fun in science can find in this book unconventional paths to develop their problem-solving skills in a creative way.
Download or read book 536 Puzzles and Curious Problems written by Henry E. Dudeney and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation of long-inaccessible puzzles by a famous puzzle master offers challenges ranging from arithmetical and algebraical problems to those involving geometry, combinatorics, and topology, plus game, domino, and match puzzles. Includes answers.
Download or read book The Big Book of Mind Bending Puzzles written by Terry Stickels and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brainiacs on the prowl for challenging fun will find everything they're looking for in these cunning conundrums. Puzzle master Terry Stickels has created a mind-melting collection filled with hundreds of diverse and fiendishly tricky problems--including wordplay, math, analytic reasoning, logic, visual dilemmas, and code breaking. Figure out the next number in a series, find hidden phrases, and determine what a three-dimensional object would look like from two-dimensional drawings. Every puzzle provides a workout that strengthens mental muscles. And while these brainteasers do require concentration, they don't demand any special training or high-level math skills. A little practice, patience, and imagination are all it takes.
Download or read book The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time written by Marcel Danesi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solve history's greatest puzzles with this classic collection of brain teasers from The Best Brain Teasers of All Time. The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout time. Collected here to keep your wits sharp, The Best Brain Teasers of All Time features the cleverest brain teasers from around the world and throughout history. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time gives you hours of fun-filled entertainment with brain teasers that develop your problem-solving skills in math, logic, and wordplay. Organized as an integrated challenge, these brain teasers build in momentum as they increase in difficulty from classic nursery rhymes to the riddle of the sphinx. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time puts your mind to the test with: 125 Brain Teasers that require no special skills to solve. Plus, each question comes with an optional clue in case you get stumped and a handy answer key in the back to test yourself or play with friends Brain Teasers for Every Level that cater to beginners and advanced masterminds alike, with brain teasers organized by level of difficulty to improve your skills as you move forward Hints of History that provide fun facts and background information for every brain teaser Get ready to sharpen your wit with every "aha" moment. The Best Brain Teasers of All Time is a go-to source for timeless fun and mind-blowing challenges.
Download or read book Modern Classic Puzzles written by Peter Grabarchuk and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by an art director at the Puzzles.COM website, these phenomenal original brainbusters-more than 200 of them-will stimulate your potential for thinking outside the box. Arranged from easiest to hardest, they're especially devised for mind-expanding visual solving. And all it takes to crack their mysteries are a pencil, an eraser, patience, and, of course, boundless imagination! Arrange a hinged chain of 11 squares of different sizes into one large square-without overlapping them. Play two-hole billiards on the page, sending two balls into their respective pockets in just two strokes. Figure out how eight patterned cars fit into a checkered parking lot so their colors match the background exactly. Floor plans, tangrams, matchstick puzzles: the variety is amazing.
Download or read book Mystifying Math Puzzles written by Steve Ryan and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don’t have to be a math genius to solve these. Most just ask you to apply basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—they’re intended to trick your thinking, not your math. So come on in, and play your way through dozens of magic squares, mazes, devious dissections, logic problems, weight and date puzzles, coin and matchstick maneuvers, and numerical word games.
Download or read book Puzzle Box written by Andy Parr and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasury of 300 puzzles features 3D and chess puzzles, connections, dissections, foldings, geometrical and number puzzles, logic problems, matchstick puzzles, mazes, moving pieces, put-togethers, strimkos, sudoku, and visual and word puzzles.
Download or read book Perfectly Challenging Brain Games for Kids written by Danielle Hall and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun and challenging brain games for puzzle-loving kids Solving puzzles is an awesome way for kids to boost their patience, confidence, and creative thinking. This book is jam-packed with 100 mind-bending games for kids 8 to 12, to help them practice these skills while having a blast! Simple instructions make it easy for kids to jump into each new type of puzzle, and fun facts sprinkled throughout make this puzzle adventure even more a-maze-ing. 10 puzzle types--Help kids explore a huge variety of puzzles, from anagrams and rebuses to riddles and word ladders. Different challenge levels--These puzzles get tougher as the book goes on--with a final Brain Bender at the end of every section--so kids can see their puzzle talents grow. No screens required--Keep kids engaged and off their devices with puzzles they can solve with just a pencil and some perseverance. Discover a book of brain games for kids that sharpens their minds and makes skill-building fun.
Download or read book Ivy and Bean Make the Rules Book 9 written by Annie Barrows and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp and Bean can't go. So Bean and Ivy make their own camp.
Download or read book The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Puzzles written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1996 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pit your wits against logic-teasers, matchstick quizzes, number problems, riddles, geometry puzzles, visual conundrums, word wonders, picture problems, mazes, and much more. Some puzzles will seem deceptively easy, while others will boggle even experienced puzzle masters. Perfect for traveling, the beach, study hall, the office, or any time you want to flex your mental muscles.
Download or read book Fabulous Fun with Puzzles written by Joseph Leeming and published by Liberty Street. This book was released on 2008-10-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabulous Fun with Puzzles takes you back to a simpler time when dinner was a nightly family event and kids played games with nothing more than a bag of marbles or a piece of chalk. J. Leeming's classic collection of over 400 conundrums, quizzes, word puzzles, brain twisters, visual challenges, and math riddles will keep solvers of all ages entertained for hours. Make sure you have an extra pencil handy, because we've taken the puzzles from the two previous Leeming puzzle books and created one fabulously fun book, and added all-new illustrations inspired by the originals. Puzzles included: o Riddles o Match Puzzles o Puzzles with Coins o Anagram Puzzles o Cut-out Puzzles Try these sample puzzles: 1) Two fathers and two sons went duck hunting. Each shot a duck and none of them shot the same duck. However, only three ducks were shot. How did this happen? There is an 8 letter word which has the letters KST in the middle, in the beginning, and at the end. There is only one K, one S and one T in the word. What is the word?