Loopy Logic Problems and Other Puzzles

by Ivan Moscovich

A treat for the eye as well as the mind, these beautifully designed and intellectually stimulating challenges were created by one of the world's most innovative puzzle makers. Ivan Moscovich presents eighty-five intriguing visual puzzles, each sprinkled with fascinating popular science facts.
Suitable for puzzle lovers of all ages, this collection features classic challenges attributed to important mathematicians and Galileo's Pendulum, Cantor's Comb, Aristotle's Wheel Paradox, and enigmas based on the work of Fibonacci, Foucault, Rott, Sierpinski, and other thinkers. Playful puzzles include Hotel Infinity, Tower Power, Lost Marbles, and Walking Dogs. For the hopelessly perplexed, complete solutions appear at the end.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 16, 2013

Reviews

[Tom Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the most interesting things about this collection of logic puzzles is the focus on mechanical problems. Intricate representation of gears and models of pendulums lie alongside islands of dichotomous honesty, a handful of Frank Odd’s spirolaterals, and family members of guessable ages. Largely, there is no math required for these; just ascertain the final motion or next position. As such, these puzzles are often visually as well as intellectually stimulating. Such challenges make for good material to project as a lecture aid, or private musing. The target audience seems to be those looking to sharpen the mind without often being required to sharpen a pencil.

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