Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies

Owen W.S. Huang; Hercy N.H. Cheng; Tak Wai Chan

doi:10.1109/DIGITEL.2007.37

Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies

Owen W.S. Huang, Hercy N.H. Cheng, Tak Wai Chan

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Abstract

Puzzles can be regarded as problem-solving games, in which players have to solve the obstacle they confront. Solving puzzles helps players to foster logical thinking and to facilitate problem-solving strategies. In this paper, we base on four puzzle games, Magic Square, Jigsaw Puzzle, Sudoku, and Kakuro, and then we design a number puzzle game, called Number Jigsaw Puzzle (NJP). In solving NJP, players could construct their problem-solving strategies according to their previous knowledge. A pilot study was conducted to investigate what strategies the players would use in solving NJP. The result shows that the five different strategies had been found in the pilot study.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007
Subtitle of host publication	First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning
Pages	130-134
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/DIGITEL.2007.37
Publication status	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes
Event	DIGITEL 2007: 1st IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning - Jhongli City, Taiwan Duration: Mar 26 2007 → Mar 28 2007

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Name	Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning

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Conference	DIGITEL 2007: 1st IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning
Country/Territory	Taiwan
City	Jhongli City
Period	3/26/07 → 3/28/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Computer Science Applications
Software

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Huang, O. W. S., Cheng, H. N. H., & Chan, T. W. (2007). Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies. In Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning (pp. 130-134). Article 4148843 (Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning). https://doi.org/10.1109/DIGITEL.2007.37

Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies. / Huang, Owen W.S.; Cheng, Hercy N.H.; Chan, Tak Wai.
Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning. 2007. p. 130-134 4148843 (Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Huang, OWS, Cheng, HNH & Chan, TW 2007, Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies. in Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning., 4148843, Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning, pp. 130-134, DIGITEL 2007: 1st IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning, Jhongli City, Taiwan, 3/26/07. https://doi.org/10.1109/DIGITEL.2007.37

Huang OWS, Cheng HNH, Chan TW. Number jigsaw puzzle: A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies. In Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning. 2007. p. 130-134. 4148843. (Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning). doi: 10.1109/DIGITEL.2007.37

Huang, Owen W.S. ; Cheng, Hercy N.H. ; Chan, Tak Wai. / Number jigsaw puzzle : A mathematical puzzle game for facilitating players' problem-solving strategies. Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning. 2007. pp. 130-134 (Proceedings - DIGITEL 2007: First IEEE International Workshop on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning).

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