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Python puzzle and game problems

Board games, logic puzzles and the search for the best move, as Python problems with tests.

Start with Tic-Tac-Toe Winner

Beginner

  1. 245. Tic-Tac-Toe WinnerThree in a row, a full board, or still anyone's game?35 XP8 min
  2. 259. Magic Square CheckEvery line adds up to the same total: is this grid truly magic?45 XP10 min

Intermediate

  1. 267. Code Breaker CluesHow close was that guess at the secret colour code?60 XP12 min
  2. 310. Sudoku Clash FinderWhich squares should the puzzle app paint red?70 XP15 min
  3. 331. Four in a RowDiscs drop, columns fill: who lines up four first, and when?80 XP18 min

Advanced

  1. 352. Minesweeper ClicksOne lucky click and half the field opens up120 XP25 min
  2. 368. Measure With Two JugsNo measuring cup, two odd-sized jugs, and a recipe that needs an exact amount130 XP25 min
  3. 416. Sliding Tile PuzzleEight tiles, one gap: how few slides put them back in order?150 XP30 min
  4. 420. Find the Words in the GridA whole dictionary against one letter grid: which words are hiding?160 XP35 min
  5. 432. Nonogram Row LogicWhich squares of this picture puzzle row are certain, whatever the solution?175 XP40 min

Expert

  1. 469. Parking JamSlide the cars aside and steer the red one out of the jam240 XP50 min
  2. 476. Perfect Tic-Tac-ToeNobody makes mistakes: what is the best move, and how will the game end?250 XP50 min
  3. 495. Take-Away With Many PilesSeveral piles, only a few legal takes: how many first moves still win?270 XP55 min

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