Box and Floor Puzzles

advanced30 min read

The linear-order puzzle family — stacked boxes, building floors, a week's schedule — including how to translate 'above', 'gap of two', 'immediately' and negative clues, run an attribute column, and fix the most constrained variable first.

What you will be able to do

Set a fixed numbering for the line and keep one 'top' convention throughout.
Translate above/below, gaps, 'immediately', and negative clues into position facts.
Fix the most constrained variable first and branch only when forced.
Carry a second attribute column and use position-to-attribute clues.

What is inside this lesson

1One family, many disguises
2Set up the frame
3Translate the phrases
4Running the attribute column
5Worked example: a stack of seven boxes
6Worked example: six floors with a colour
7Common mistakes
8Quick revision
9Practice

The lesson itself is for members

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