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In our recent puzzle “ The Wanderer’s Return ,” I wrote an intuition-based solution to avoid hairy algebraic calculations. Retired software consultant Michael A. Gottlieb, editor of The Feynman ...

As an academic discipline, logic is the study of reasoning. Logic puzzles, therefore, involve making a series of inferences ...

The puzzle game genre is unbelievably vast, including everything from cozy mobile titles and daily brain teasers to dark puzzle-platformers and detective games. As a result, trying to narrow down the ...

Union, New Jersey – As winter break approaches, parents often face the challenge of keeping kids engaged, entertained, and on track with their academic goals during the holidays. This year, Mathnasium ...

Before diving into the chaos of the workday, take a moment to unwind with USA TODAY's new collection of approachable games, good for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. USA TODAY Play offers a new ...

Adventure games have always been a favorite among gamers. These games are known for drawing players into detailed worlds filled with puzzles, quests, and hidden treasures. The combination of solving ...

Newspapers have long carried diversions such as crossword puzzles and comics. In the era of online journalism, we’ve ported over some newspaper staples such as advice columns and puzzles to OregonLive ...

Meet some of the people who play each game and solve each puzzle before subscribers see them. By Deb Amlen Getting paid to play games and solve puzzles sounds like a dream job, doesn’t it? Those who ...

Apple is introducing a new reason to upgrade to its subscription news offering, Apple News+: more games. On Thursday, the company announced the addition of the Emoji Game, an original title that will ...