Working systematically

  • Addition Equation Sudoku
    problem

    Addition equation Sudoku

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    You need to find the values of the stars before you can apply normal Sudoku rules.

  • Eight hidden squares
    problem

    Eight hidden squares

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    On the graph there are 28 marked points. These points all mark the vertices (corners) of eight hidden squares. Can you find the eight hidden squares?

  • Magic Vs
    problem

    Magic Vs

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    Can you put the numbers 1-5 in the V shape so that both 'arms' have the same total?

  • m, m and m
    problem

    M, M and M

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    If you are given the mean, median and mode of five positive whole numbers, can you find the numbers?

  • Loose Change
    problem

    Loose change

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    In how many ways can you give change for a ten pence piece?
  • Find the Difference
    problem

    Find the difference

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Place the numbers 1 to 6 in the circles so that each number is the difference between the two numbers just below it.

  • Another Quadruple Clue Sudoku
    problem

    Another quadruple clue Sudoku

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    This is a variation of sudoku which contains a set of special clue-numbers. Each set of 4 small digits stands for the numbers in the four cells of the grid adjacent to this set.

  • Star Product Sudoku
    problem

    Star product Sudoku

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    The puzzle can be solved by finding the values of the unknown digits (all indicated by asterisks) in the squares of the $9\times9$ grid.

  • Distinct in a Line
    problem

    Distinct in a line

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    This grid can be filled so that each of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 appears just once in each row, column and diagonal. Which number goes in the centre square?