Puzzle


 
 
Puzzle

A puzzle is a problem or enigma presented as entertainment; that is written down, acted out, etc. Many puzzles stem from serious mathematical or logistical problems, whereas others are devised for the sole purpose of being brain teasers. The history of puzzles goes back many thousand years, a tangram being one of the earliest and still one of the most popular puzzles. In certain temples of Japan monks used to write mathematical puzzles on temple walls: see sangaku.

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Problem: Problem refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is unresolved or undesired. Usually, the nature of a problem is such that an answer or solution is needed. In such cases, problem solving is used to understand important aspects of the problem so that an answer or solution can be found....

Entertainment: Entertainment is an amusement or diversion intended to hold the attention of an audience or its participants....

Tangram: Tangram () is a Chinese puzzle. While the tangram is often said to be ancient, its existence has only been verified as far back as 1800....


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Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Glue
Puzzle Presto
Puzzle Presto
Puzzle Calendar
Puzzle Calendar
T Puzzle Wooden Puzzle
T Puzzle Wooden Puzzle
15 Puzzle Game
15 Puzzle Game
Icosoku Puzzle
Icosoku Puzzle
Izzi Puzzle Game
Izzi Puzzle Game
Tilt Puzzle Game
Tilt Puzzle Game
Hollywood Puzzle
Hollywood Puzzle
Amaze Puzzle Game
Amaze Puzzle Game

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Introduction
Well known puzzles
See also
References
External links
Puzzle books
 
FR: Casse-tête


 

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