It’s a momentous occasion as we mark a decade of Monday puzzles, a journey that began with the birth of this column back in May 2015. The brain-teasing adventures, initially dubbed for the “guzzlers,” have evolved over the years, captivating a vast audience of Guardian puzzlers. With a staggering 38 million total page views and an average of 150,000 views per puzzle, the column has become a celebrated fixture in the world of puzzles and mathematics.
As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the evolution of the puzzles that have challenged and entertained readers for ten years. Today, we revisit ten of the most intriguing puzzles from the archive. From unraveling the mysteries of ping pong games to contemplating the enigma of a disappearing cub in a picture, each puzzle offers a unique blend of logic and creativity that has defined this column’s essence over the years.
Let’s delve into the mind-bending challenges that have captivated puzzle enthusiasts and math aficionados alike. From determining the second game’s loser in a ping pong match to deciphering a ten-digit number with specific divisibility rules, each puzzle presents a new opportunity to engage our deductive skills and unravel complex problems.
As we journey through these puzzles, we encounter a diverse range of challenges that test our logic, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. From the intriguing mystery number puzzle to the deck dilemma that requires a strategic question to guess a concealed card, each puzzle offers a unique twist that keeps us on our toes and sparks our curiosity.
These puzzles not only entertain and engage us but also offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of mathematics and logic. As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to the next ten years of brain-teasing adventures and challenging puzzles that will continue to inspire and delight puzzle enthusiasts around the world.
So, as we raise a toast to the past decade of Monday puzzles, let’s embrace the spirit of curiosity and exploration that defines this column. Here’s to the next chapter of mind-bending challenges, intriguing conundrums, and endless possibilities that await us in the world of mathematics and puzzles.
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