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Launched Q&A site for those who study the creation and solving of puzzles.

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What is Puzzling.stackexchange.com's rating ? Adult ? Child safe?

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Is Minesweeper strategy on-topic?

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What about strategy questions related to cryptograms?

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Would math puzzles be on topic here?

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Puzzles submitted to the site

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66 Example Questions (5 closed)

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Why does X answer work for Y puzzle?
added by MyCodeSucks Mar 27 '13 at 21:02
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I am trying to solve [puzzle] but am unsure how to proceed. What is the method for solving this type of puzzle?
added by Edward Goodson Apr 3 '13 at 21:52
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Have there ever been any "Hedgehog in the Cage" Championship outside Czech Republic?
added by Pavel V. Apr 1 '13 at 19:46
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[Link](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedgehog_in_the_Cage) for the context of the puzzle. To avoid being prone to changes, it could be constraint like "before [2000]". – Pavel V. Apr 1 '13 at 19:48
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I used to love PerplexCity when it was active. Are there any similar puzzles/websites like this?
added by Suited Aces May 14 '13 at 11:33
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How can I introduce a newcomer to cryptic crosswords?
added by Johno Jun 25 '13 at 8:29
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In fewest moves competitions for Rubik's cube, is it legal to write on sticker sheets?
added by Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:16
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As a note, in fewest moves competitions, competitors are allowed a limited amount of paper supplied by the judge, but can also use an unlimited amount of their own stickers. Hence the question is of some practical importance. – Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:18
I really think this would better belong to sports.SE - rules of competition. – SF. Sep 4 '13 at 14:24
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Can I register a trade mark over a puzzle? Other type of protection maybe?
added by Saariko Feb 22 '13 at 14:17
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This is question about Law, not puzzles really. – sashkello Apr 10 '13 at 11:31
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What mind abilities are trained when solving sudokus?
added by FolksLord May 12 '13 at 11:36
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What is a puzzle hunt?
added by 5un5 Dec 19 '12 at 16:12
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To count daily hours, a priest uses only one of each types of candles: Large, medium &small consumed in 16hr, 12hr &4hr respec. How should he proceed?
added by Vara Apr 16 '13 at 9:28
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For blindfolded speedsolving [of Rubik's cubes], what fraction of the time is spent on memorization versus execution by top competitors?
added by Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:20
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What makes a particular algorithm [a step used in solving a Rubik's cube] suitable for foot-solving?
added by Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:21
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What was the [Rubik's cube] scramble that Mats Valk had the world record fastest solve with at Zonhoven Open 2013?
added by Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:30
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I suspect my opponent cheats at battleships. How can I find it out without other person's help?
added by SF. Aug 30 '13 at 12:24
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(cheating at battleships is quite easy; you just leave out one smallest ship at the placement phase and only add it when there's no more room left or the game ends.) – SF. Aug 30 '13 at 12:29
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Are Mathematical questions considered Puzzles? [closed]
added by Saariko Oct 30 '12 at 18:48
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closed as off topic by Robert Cartaino Apr 18 '13 at 14:59

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.

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Sounds more like a Meta question. – tyjkenn Nov 12 '12 at 17:43
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Is it possible to solve [puzzle] using [method]? [closed]
added by H0efi Dec 19 '12 at 15:14
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closed as not a real question by Robert Cartaino Jan 8 '13 at 18:43

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.

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Where is the like between a puzzle and a trick?
added by Scott Goodgame Mar 26 '13 at 0:19
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Where is the line...? – Octopus Apr 10 '13 at 7:56
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What kinds of puzzles would help me develop better long term memory, if any? [closed]
added by Octopus Apr 10 '13 at 7:58
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closed as duplicate of What effect (if any) do puzzles have on cognitive ability? Are the effects age dependent? by Robert Cartaino Apr 18 '13 at 15:03

This question covers exactly the same ground as another question in this proposal.

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What is the flaw in Wei-Ch'i (Go)? Why is it a flaw?
added by Wayne Weibel Jul 17 '13 at 17:01
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What is the proper way to lubricate a 2x2x2 Rubik's cube without damaging the internals?
added by Logan M Aug 5 '13 at 3:14
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Find how many wagons there are in a circle formation where each wagon has a lamp and you can go back & forth unlimited times and turn on & off lamps.
added by Grad Aug 5 '13 at 18:39
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what is the easiest way to calculate how many possible paths there are on a grid?
added by tryingToGetProgrammingStraight Aug 18 '13 at 3:47
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A list of good puzzle books (history of, solving guides, stories involving)
added by Scott Goodgame Mar 26 '13 at 0:18
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I want to create a puzzle for players in my RPG campaign, involving [motives, resources, characters] and fitting [the setting]. Can you suggest one?
added by SF. Apr 8 '13 at 11:08
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I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
added by SF. Apr 8 '13 at 11:21
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[in general, would riddles be on topic?] – SF. Apr 8 '13 at 11:22
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Three blokes enter a bar, one with a wooden leg, another with a parrot... blah... blah... why did the woman accuse the monkey of larceny?
added by alex Jan 11 '13 at 4:30
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