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Author: | nobodyhasthisyet [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Timed Puzzles |
I have noticed some people have been able to solve timed puzzles extremely quickly and I would like to know your strategies. I have seen people solve timed 4 by 4 puzzles in as little as 6 seconds. My fastest time for a 4 by 4 is about 15 seconds, so what can I do to improve my speed? |
Author: | starling [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
nobodyhasthisyet wrote: I have noticed some people have been able to solve timed puzzles extremely quickly and I would like to know your strategies. I have seen people solve timed 4 by 4 puzzles in as little as 6 seconds. My fastest time for a 4 by 4 is about 15 seconds, so what can I do to improve my speed? I don't think about it, I just hit as fast as I can.. That said, for the last one, just rapidly hit all 4/5/6 buttons; It's faster than seeing what you're missing. Also, L-shaped cages with one solution are really useful for 4x4's, since they type in a really fluid motion. |
Author: | sneaklyfox [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
starling wrote: Also, L-shaped cages with one solution are really useful for 4x4's, since they type in a really fluid motion. Some L-shaped examples to remember: 2- 141 48x 434 42x 424 36x 343 18x 323 |
Author: | starling [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
sneaklyfox wrote: starling wrote: Also, L-shaped cages with one solution are really useful for 4x4's, since they type in a really fluid motion. Some L-shaped examples to remember: 2- 141 48x 434 32x 424 36x 343 18x 323 Also, 9x (313), 16x (414 or 242) and any 1/ (If it has a 1 through the center, it's automatically 242) come in handy. |
Author: | sneaklyfox [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
Btw, for clarification, I meant these only for 4x4. I didn't include some other L-shaped examples such as 4+ (121). Or some really easy ones like 2x (121), 3: (131), 4: (141). |
Author: | sheldolina [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
Well, I just practised really really much, I type very fast, and I use the L-shaped cages, too. If I fill in the L-shaped ones that have only 1 solution and the cages with only 1 box, it is very easy to fill in the rest of the puzzle fast. |
Author: | sneaklyfox [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 9:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
sheldolina wrote: Well, I just practised really really much, I type very fast, and I use the L-shaped cages, too. If I fill in the L-shaped ones that have only 1 solution and the cages with only 1 box, it is very easy to fill in the rest of the puzzle fast. Ok question: How did you practice "really really much" when everyone can only practice 3 a day? |
Author: | pnm [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
sneaklyfox wrote: Ok question: How did you practice "really really much" when everyone can only practice 3 a day? There are lots of regular 4x4 puzzles one can use to practice, no? Even in the books, newspaper, etc... Patrick |
Author: | starling [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
pnm wrote: sneaklyfox wrote: Ok question: How did you practice "really really much" when everyone can only practice 3 a day? There are lots of regular 4x4 puzzles one can use to practice, no? Even in the books, newspaper, etc... Patrick And also, doing the 3 4x4's for the day as fast as you can comes in handy. I usually use them as a barometer for how well I'll do that day. |
Author: | sheldolina [ Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Timed Puzzles |
sneaklyfox wrote: sheldolina wrote: Well, I just practised really really much, I type very fast, and I use the L-shaped cages, too. If I fill in the L-shaped ones that have only 1 solution and the cages with only 1 box, it is very easy to fill in the rest of the puzzle fast. Ok question: How did you practice "really really much" when everyone can only practice 3 a day? Like the others said: I use puzzles in books and newspapers too. And there is another calcudoku site I use. |
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