What are some top logic/proof/puzzle games for puzzle enthusiasts?

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The discussion revolves around favorite logic, proof, and puzzle games, with a particular focus on Minesweeper and various other games like chess, Go, and Mastermind. Participants share their experiences, strategies, and preferences regarding these games, exploring both competitive aspects and personal enjoyment.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their mastery of Minesweeper, sharing their best times and strategies for improving speed and efficiency.
  • There are differing opinions on the necessity of marking mines in Minesweeper, with some arguing it slows them down while others find it helpful.
  • Participants mention various other games such as chess, Go, Mastermind, and Connect Four, discussing their appeal and strategic depth.
  • Some players note the importance of mouse speed and screen resolution in enhancing their gameplay experience.
  • There are mixed feelings about the rules of Mahjong, with some participants favoring specific regional variations over others.
  • Several players share their experiences with recording gameplay and analyzing their performance to improve.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the best strategies for playing Minesweeper, as participants have varying approaches to marking and gameplay speed. Additionally, preferences for other games and their rules differ among participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific gameplay experiences and strategies that may depend on personal skill levels and preferences, which could affect the applicability of their advice to others.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in logic and puzzle games, as well as those looking to improve their skills in games like Minesweeper, chess, and Go, may find this discussion beneficial.

  • #91
Great logic whozum! Never even thought of that being the 1221 pattern!
 
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  • #92
mattmns said:
Great logic whozum! Never even thought of that being the 1221 pattern!

My gut reaction, which was to do the top ones, would've been wrong though! Gah, I can never sit and think when I'm working on these things, its alwasy like 'go, go, go, don't stop' and I end up making assumptions like I did.

Simplifying is probably the best way to solve ones with higher numbers though, I always try to reduce the higher number ones into lower number patterns that I recognize and knw easily.
 
  • #93
booya 75s on exp
 
  • #94
neurocomp2003 said:
booya 75s on exp
That's really close to my record, I guess I better get crackin. I'm at 73 right now.
 
  • #95
yeah your right after playing that big map for like 2-3 hors straight...i played the exp for about 1hr...man where does the time go...time spent when i should be coding ...bah
 
  • #98
damn that was close...i'm impressed...would love to see how fast your goin...
whats your ideal start phase.

I have given up I'm a mid70-early 90s player and can't improve anymore.
 
  • #99
Thats what I thought when I was at 250, then 180, then 140, then 100, then 90, then 80... keep it up man. You'll get better.
 
  • #100
Ouch whozum, sooo close! I wish I could break 90, but am getting slower in my old age :smile:
 
  • #101
whozum...nah I've been stuck in the 70-90 range for like 8 years...my sister has beaten the game in the late 60s from like 4 yrs ago..tahts whom i learned the game.
 
  • #102
New best for me, almost broke into the 80s.
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9845/expert903sj.png
 
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