How to Solve an Enigma Logic Puzzle

Enigma logic puzzles consist of a grid containing various numbers scattered throughout the grid. Puzzle solvers must locate like numbers and connect the two numbers with a line that goes through exactly the number of squares indicated by the like numbers. The line may be straight or it may weave in various directions. Once completed, the squares with lines going through them are filled in to create a picture.

Instructions

1. Glance over the entire puzzle grid. Locate all the 1's in the grid. These squares are individuals that do not connect to any other blocks, so they can be filled in immediately.

2. Search the grid for 2's. These number pairs will be located side by side. Connect the two 2's with a line and darken the spaces to indicate the space has been used. Each individual space can only be used once.

3. Continue to solve the puzzle by advancing through the number pairs in sequential order. As more paths are filled in, it will become obvious where the remaining paths need to be inserted.

4. Use a pencil to solve hashi puzzles. One may be able to easily figure out the path for some of the connections, but other paths will twist and turn to use up the appointed number of squares. One wrong turn can make the whole puzzle progress in the wrong direction.

5. Challenge the expert enigma solver by trying a color enigma puzzle. The numbers are color coded, showing the color the path will be shaded between the like-colored and like-numbered digits.