It’s another day and time for another pip puzzle. I always count on Pipskeek to help me solve these challenges. Yes, I’m referring to you, dear reader. Let’s get those dominoes lined up and enjoy this lovely fall day!
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How to Play Pip
The PIP game features a grid filled with multi-colored boxes. Each color represents a different “state” that needs to be achieved. You choose how many dominos you’ll use to fill the grid, and you need to utilize all of them to succeed by meeting the required conditions. There are levels of varying difficulty, from easy to medium.
Here’s an example of a challenging grid:
This grid contains multiple symbols and numbers for each color. On the left side, three purple squares can’t be equal to each other, hence the equal signs are out of bounds. The two pink squares must total 0. The blue zigzag squares need to match as well. You can rotate the dominoes by clicking to fit them correctly in place.
There are also conditions involving “less than” or “greater than,” not shown in this grid:
- All pips in this group must be the same.
- All pips must differ.
- The PIP for this tile must exceed the indicated number.
- The required number (like 6) must match exactly.
- Tiles without specific conditions are fair game.
To win, fill all squares while using all the dominos according to each requirement. Play today’s pip puzzle here.
Today’s PIPS Solution
We’ve got a straightforward medium-tier solution for you below, and then we’ll take on a tougher puzzle—be prepared for spoilers!
Easy
Here’s a glimpse of today’s easy pip.
Medium
Now, check out the medium challenge for today.
Difficult
Let’s dive into today’s tough pip solution, starting as follows:
Today’s simple pip was a square—two squares combined formed our medium challenge. The toughest ones were either big or small squares. They might look like a cargo truck or even a caterpillar, or maybe they’re just illustrations from a children’s book. One square, two squares, three squares, four!
Anyway, it’s a bit tricky today. I’m unsure where to start. Do I tackle the big or small square first? What clues can I gather?
For example, the purple must total 3. It’s evident since only five additional pips can accommodate enough tiles, which is essential for satisfying the pink 10 group. There’s just one four domino, making it impossible to pair it with a 6 while achieving the pink 10. Meanwhile, it sits fine for the purple color, having three extra dominos available.
Step 1
I began by placing a 1/3 domino into a large blue cluster of orange. This group requires six different PIPs—quite intimidating, honestly. Then I positioned a 4/4 domino in Dark Blue 4 along with a 6/1 domino in Orange 6. That made three out of the needed six in that blue section.
Next, I shifted focus to filling the pink 10. I added 3/5 purple equals pink 10, and paired that with 5/5 blue and blue tiles. Afterward, I placed 3/3 dominoes in the purple section.
Step 2
Then, I inserted a 3/2 domino in purple to equal blue and tied that with 0/6 domino.
Step 3
At this point, it was pretty clear with just two dominoes left to place. The 2/2 domino filled the green group, and a 5/1 domino set the purple from the available free tile.
Today’s puzzle was enjoyable, mixing fun with a moderate level of challenge. What do you think?
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