Puzzle
A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge.
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Description
In a puzzle, one is required to put pieces together in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle.
Types of puzzles
There are different types of puzzles:
- Crossword puzzles
- Word-search puzzles
- Number puzzles
- Logic puzzles
Age appropriateness
Different puzzles are appropriate to different age groups.
Serious uses
Although commonly designed for entertainment, puzzles can also arise from serious mathematical or logistical problems.
In such cases, their solution may be a significant contribution to mathematical research.
Pattern and order
Solutions of puzzles often require the pattern recognition and the creation of a particular kind of order.
Inquiry and discovery
Puzzles sometimes call for inquiry and discovery.
Deductive reasoning may be useful in such cases.
Abstract strategy games
Abstract strategy games are traditionally known as "puzzles for two people".
See also
- Abstract strategy game
- Connect the dots
- Game
- Mathematics
- Maurice Ashley
- Maze
- Pattern recognition
- Puzzle inventor
External links
- Puzzle @ Wikipedia
