Questions tagged [puzzle-identification]
This tag is for questions about the name or nature of a specific puzzle, given as much descriptive information about it as the asker possesses. For challenge questions where the asker knows the puzzle type and gives cryptic clues about it, use the [reverse-puzzling] tag instead.
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Identify number-connecting grid game played on paper
I am trying to identify a single player grid game played on paper. The rules were that you add numbers from 1 to N to YxY grid, and if you move horizontally or vertically you skip two cells, and if ...
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Looking for a crossword related clue with "moon goddess" and the "sun faces here"
Looking for a deleted crossword related clue puzzle from late 2021-2022. Maybe 2023 even. I saw it on here a few months back but now it's gone. It will reference locations in America as a starting ...
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Name for puzzle finding word last in a compound with one word and first with another
There's a puzzle that asks one to find a missing word that links two words into compound words. For instance, spring - ?? - <...
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Numerical crossword puzzles
I am considering to create a mathematical puzzle in the form of a numerical crossword. What I mean by that is a puzzle similar to a normal crossword but with digits instead of letters that form ...
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Identify humongous fold-out crossword from the 80's
My father says he used to love crosswords until he was given one in high school (in 1985) that was so big he got tired and gave up. It was a booklet-thick paper which folded out to reveal the whole ...
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Identify this PC Puzzle game I played as a child?
Platform(s): I played this on Windows, probably 97 or XP
Genre: Point and click puzzle game
Estimated year of release: Definitely before 2008, probably before 2005, I would estimate late 90s- mid ...
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What is the name of this puzzle type? How to create one? nxn grid where you select n cells with different numbers
I want to create a specific puzzle, but I'm wondering if it already has a name, and if I can find some pointers on how to make it hard.
I have a NxN grid filled with numbers going from 1 to N.
I want ...
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Name of puzzle with 9 letters where you make 4-letter words always using the central letter
Years ago I used to do the word puzzles in magazines like That's Life, etc. My favourite puzzle used to be called a Wordsmith. It provided 9 letters, out of which you made words of 4 or more letters ...
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Metallic Puzzle
I've had this metallic puzzle for a very long time (actually it's a replica since the original was lost). It was bought in a shop were I was told long ago that it must have a solution.
The question is,...
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identify cipher? [closed]
I have this, I just need help identifying the cipher. Any tips/pointers are welcome!
Text version (for those who can't view images)
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Looking for the name of a specific numerical logic puzzle. Involves swapping digits for shapes
I took an online assessment for a job and there was this really interesting section where you had to solve simple algebra problems, except the digits (not the numbers) were replaced by symbols.
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What kind of puzzle is this?
Hello, I found this puzzle in an old puzzle book, it's fun. Does anyone know if this kind of puzzle has a name, I want to find more, and maybe try making some. Thanks very much!
Here is the cover of ...
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Do puzzles like "write 120 using four 8" have a specific name?
Here on puzzling SE there is the category "calculation puzzle", but it's very broad. I'd like to know if somebody gave a specific name for such puzzles.
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What is this number square puzzle called? (10x10 grid with numbers 1-100)
Does anyone happen to know a name for this traditional(?) number square puzzle/game?
The puzzle has a board of 10x10 squares that are initially empty. The player starts the game by entering the number ...
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I have a 3d square wooden block puzzle with no instructions
I have a square wooden alphabet block puzzle. Over 50 years old. It is 27 blocks glued into different shapes. I believe one of the shapes is the empire state building and there was a list of other ...
