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Many of the conundrums in this collection also appear in Dr. Gardner's Aha. Of the puzzles I hadn't seen, I was able to solve a few in my head, and a fair number were straightforward with pencil and paper. Many, however, require a profound insight of the "wouldn't get that in a million years" variety—one that I didn't feel at all ashamed for not finding. (Disclaimer: I have a BA in math and am a statistician by trade.)

Regardless of the difficulty, the puzzles in this book are fair tests of intel

Regardless of the difficulty, the puzzles in this book are fair tests of intellect for anyone with a good grasp of algebra and geometry. There are no cheap shots that require an unreasonable, universe-spanning leap of logic like you find in some "mindbender" puzzle collections. You know, the kind that expect you to postulate the existence of a hedgehog wearing a leather skirt at the side of the road, or something even less likely, and then make you feel stupid when you give up in disgust. Those aren't puzzles—they're mind-reading exercises. I hate that shit.

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Jan 06, 2020 Brian marked it as currently-puzzling

January 2020: Finally figured out puzzle number three! (Stubbornly refused to continue and obviously not going to peek at the answer...wonder if Eric Lin remembers those checkerboard with the corner squares removed problem?....). But can continue puzzling finally!

I find this book very interesting because this book allows me to think out out of the box and it exercises my brain and to think of better strategies to how to solve the puzzles. It is a very good book because I love math puzzles and when I solve a puzzle, I have a sense of achievement. :)

Entertaining. Helps keep the gray matter fresh,

With out the past there is no future to look forward too. Studying these things are fun. Tired of writing now.

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Mar 31, 2018 Tony Anuci rated it it was amazing

This book became my go to time filler during downtime at my job. I loved it! Great way to keep your mind sharp and have fun while doing so.

May 07, 2012 Riju Ganguly rated it really liked it

The only reason behind me dropping a star from the rating has to do with the difficult nature of several problems. Logic puzzles as well as mathematical games are interesting as long as attempting them involves fun and mental alacrity. Unfortunately, several problems described in this book were so rigorous that pen & paper (and occasional glance towards the tomes in the bookshelf) became essential. For grown ups who have some time to indulge themselves and who might like to remove some of the ru The only reason behind me dropping a star from the rating has to do with the difficult nature of several problems. Logic puzzles as well as mathematical games are interesting as long as attempting them involves fun and mental alacrity. Unfortunately, several problems described in this book were so rigorous that pen & paper (and occasional glance towards the tomes in the bookshelf) became essential. For grown ups who have some time to indulge themselves and who might like to remove some of the rust from the cerebral areas, this book is enjoyable. But if you harbour hopes about getting your rebellious child-prodigy attracted towards mathematics & logic through this book, then you would be disappointed. ...more

Dec 29, 2016 Scott rated it liked it

These were considerably more advanced than some other Dover collections of Gardner's puzzles - in fact, most of them would require fairly advanced math skills. While I enjoyed the solutions, for the vast majority I didn't have a prayer of solving them on my own. These were considerably more advanced than some other Dover collections of Gardner's puzzles - in fact, most of them would require fairly advanced math skills. While I enjoyed the solutions, for the vast majority I didn't have a prayer of solving them on my own. ...more

May 20, 2015 Vickie rated it really liked it

The problem with this, of course, is that it's a translation of words that are meant to be puzzling. As a result, many are not written in such a way that the parameters of the problems are clear. Some assumptions have to be made to proceed with solving. The problem with this, of course, is that it's a translation of words that are meant to be puzzling. As a result, many are not written in such a way that the parameters of the problems are clear. Some assumptions have to be made to proceed with solving. ...more

Sep 12, 2009 Lynn rated it it was amazing

Just something I like to do in my spare time.

Mar 02, 2012 Bryan rated it it was amazing

I love to puzzle through these types of books. I got this one for Christmas. There are quite a few fun puzzles in there.

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Martin Gardner was an American mathematics and science writer specializing in recreational mathematics, but with interests encompassing micromagic, stage magic, literature (especially the writings of Lewis Carroll), philosophy, scientific skepticism, and religion. He wrote the Mathematical Games column in Scientific American from 1956 to 1981, and published over 70 books.

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