Working systematically

  • Alphabetti Sudoku
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    Alphabetti Sudoku

    Age
    11 to 16
    Challenge level
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    This Sudoku requires you to do some working backwards before working forwards.

  • Mini Kakuro
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    Mini Kakuro

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    The sum of each column and row in this grid give the totals as shown. What number goes in the starred square?

  • Dicey Directions
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    Dicey directions

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    An ordinary die is placed on a horizontal table with the '1' face facing East... In which direction is the '1' face facing after this sequence of moves?
  • Simple Train Journeys
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    Simple train journeys

    Age
    5 to 11
    Challenge level
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    How many different journeys could you make if you were going to visit four stations in this network? How about if there were five stations? Can you predict the number of journeys for seven stations?
  • 9 Weights
    problem

    9 weights

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    You have been given nine weights, one of which is slightly heavier than the rest. Can you work out which weight is heavier in just two weighings of the balance?
  • Twin chute-swapping Sudoku
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    Twin chute-swapping Sudoku

    Age
    14 to 18
    Challenge level
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    A pair of Sudokus with lots in common. In fact they are the same problem but rearranged. Can you find how they relate to solve them both?

  • Advent Sudoku
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    Advent Sudoku

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Rather than using the numbers 1-9, this sudoku uses the nine different letters used to make the words "Advent Calendar".

  • A First Product Sudoku
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    A first product Sudoku

    Age
    7 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Given the products of adjacent cells, can you complete this Sudoku?