Learn Pic-a-PixGlobal Interest in Logic Puzzles | Learn Pic-a-Pix http://learnpicapix.com Zee is for Zealous, a hearty and persistent endeavor! Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:33:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 <h2>Global Interest in Logic Puzzles</h2> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:46:50 +0000 test http://learnpicapix.com/?p=662 The major appeal of sudoku and other Japanese logic puzzles is attributed to their simple rules and the application of logic without special knowledge of words or math.  As a classic puzzle-type, logic puzzles can range from fairly easy to fiendishly difficult.  The merits of these brainteasers are cited as follows:  satisfaction from solving or…

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]]> The major appeal of sudoku and other Japanese logic puzzles is attributed to their simple rules and the application of logic without special knowledge of words or math.  As a classic puzzle-type, logic puzzles can range from fairly easy to fiendishly difficult.  The merits of these brainteasers are cited as follows:  satisfaction from solving or completing something difficult; prevention of memory decline; development of logic skills; and pure mental entertainment.

Although Japanese have developed many types of logic puzzles for the last twenty years, the most common ones found in puzzle magazines are the following:  sudoku, kakuro, nonogram, slither link, and divide by squares.  (by Diana Lee, November 1, 2005, Uniorb: Asian Trend: Japan)

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