Re: using sticks to represent digits?

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From: PuzzleGuy
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 00:00

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In article <37D61881.27BF1C57@yahoo.com>, S Schaber <sschaber@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Is there a well known puzzle that involves placing sticks next to each
> other or across etc to represent digits? How does it work?
> 
> Steve.

Not sure exactly what you mean, but there are a large number of stick
puzzles based on number series.

Packing and tiling problems are one example. Another is what I term the
"combination lock" type problems where geometrical figures, numbers,
letters and colors are often used.

Check the Scientific American archives for the cover story on the binary
computer built at MIT of Tinker Toy wooden sticks.

Steve

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Steve Strickland
Handmade 3D Puzzles
www.puzzlecraft(dot)com

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