Guides
Rules, techniques and worked examples for every puzzle on PuzzPik.
Queens
How to Solve Queens: Rules and 6 Essential Techniques
Learn the rules of the Queens logic puzzle (also known as Star Battle) and the step-by-step techniques that solve every board without guessing.
8 min read
Takuzu
How to Solve Takuzu (Binairo): Rules and 5 Techniques
Takuzu — also called Binairo or Tango — fills a grid with suns and moons. Learn the three rules, what the = and × signs mean, and the patterns that solve every board.
6 min read
Zip
How to Solve Zip (One-Line Path Puzzle): Rules and Strategy
Zip asks you to draw one continuous line through every cell, visiting the numbers in order. Learn the rules and the corner, pocket and planning techniques that make it click.
5 min read
Shikaku
How to Solve Shikaku: Rules and 5 Techniques
Shikaku asks you to cut a grid into rectangles, each containing one number equal to its area. Learn the rules and the techniques that make every board fall into place.
6 min read
Nonogram
How to Solve Nonograms: Rules and 5 Techniques
Nonograms (also called Picross or Griddlers) reveal a hidden picture from number clues. Learn how to read the clues and the overlap, edge and counting techniques that solve any grid.
7 min read
Mini Sudoku
How to Solve Mini Sudoku (6×6): Rules and Techniques
Mini Sudoku is the classic number puzzle on a quick 6×6 grid. Learn the rules, the 2×3 boxes, and the single-candidate techniques that solve every board in minutes.
6 min read