Hidato is another math logic puzzle which is similar to sudoku, but different enough to be fresh and new. It also known as Number Snake, Snakepit, Jadium and Numbrix.
The goal of hidato is to complete the grid with numbers in consecutive order going horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
The smallest and the highest numbers are always shown on the hidato grid, represented by a circle. So in the example below, 1 is the lowest number in the puzzle, and 19 is the highest number.
Each of the cells contains a number between 1 and 19. Some of the answers are already given. To complete the grid, determine what number belongs in the blank cells, keeping in mind that a number must be adjacent either horizontally, vertically or diagonally to its next and previous consecutive number.
So in the example given above, when determining where to place the number ‘2’, remember that it must be placed in a cell adjacent to both the number 1 and the number 3. Therefore, there is only 1 possible cell:
Now we just fill in the rest of the cells using the same logic. Give it a try…and then compare your grid to the solution below:
Not complicated, but these can get tricky! Even a small grid can be tough puzzle to crack. But as with all logic puzzles, they help improve focus, reasoning skills, flexibility, patience, and of course, they are fun.
Try some hidato puzzles in your local newspaper, or you can find some great hidato puzzle books online.
Happy puzzling!
The Logic Puzzler