Puzzles & Brain Teasers

Instructions Step 1: Check out Rubiks.com Check out the official web site at rubiks.com for a list of 11 algorithms to help you move any square on the cube from one place to another. Step 2: Form a cross Form a cross on the top or white face of the cube by lining up the …

Instructions Step 1: Examine the puzzle Examine the KenKen puzzle. The puzzle is composed of a grid of squares, with an equal number of columns to rows, and puzzles come in different sizes. Step 2: Understand the rules Understand that the goal of KenKen is to fill the puzzle with digits so that no number …

Instructions Step 1: Join crossword constructor online forums for tips Join crossword constructor online forums or discussion lists for beginner tips from serious hobbyists and professionals. Step 2: Choose a theme for your crossword puzzle Choose a central theme to hang your crossword puzzle words and clues on. Step 3: Brainstorm crosswords and clues from …

Instructions Step 1: Understand the pattern of a sudoku puzzle. Cells where an individual number goes are called squares; squares are then sectioned off in groups of nine to create boxes. A sudoku puzzle has a total of 81 squares, and nine boxes. They create a three-box-by-three-box grid. TIP: Many sudoku puzzles have dark lines …

Instructions Step 1: Start with easy clues across Solve the easy clues first, starting with number one and moving ‘across.’ Step 2: Now move down Begin with number one in the ‘down’ category and answer all you can in the first pass. Step 3: Connect intersecting words Progressing from the puzzle’s top left, fill in …