Topic · Geometry
Geometry essays
4 essays from The Pattern Journal.
Geometry
Block Puzzle Strategy: Save a Landing Strip Before You Clear
Read every available piece, protect one useful open lane and compare two legal placements before choosing the satisfying quick clear.
Geometry
Non-Crossing Path Puzzles: Check the Doorways Before You Draw
Mark narrow corridors first, count an exact-length route by an agreed rule, and solve a small three-pair grid without trapping the final path.
Geometry
Mental Rotation in Shape Puzzles: A Practical Way to Compare Forms
Anchor one distinctive feature, turn the whole form consistently, and check adjacency—not just the overall silhouette—before choosing a match.
Geometry
How to Solve Polyomino Puzzles: Start With Constraints
Count the target area, find the hardest cells, place awkward pieces deliberately, and backtrack before one attractive placement traps the rest.