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K-12 Math Puzzles
From the Math Forum, a collection of math puzzles and math line puzzles for students. Try the 'Year Game' which is especially challenging for the year 2000.

Kakuro Puzzles - Books for Kakuro Puzzlers
More and more people are turning to puzzles and brainteasers as a way to keep their minds sharp as they age. In Kakuro, the objective of the puzzle is to fill in the numbers so that every row and column adds up to the corresponding numerical indicator. These books feature Kakuro, Meiro, Tensen, Hanjie, Sum Squares, Wordoku and other fun puzzle games.

Kakuro Puzzles Index
Fill in the puzzle so that every row and column adds up to its corresponding numerical indicator. No number may repeat in any row or column. These are print-friendly versions.

Magic Squares
A magic square is an arrangement of numbers in a square, with each number occurring once, and the sum of the entries of any row, column, or diagonal is the same. Historical background and classroom activities included.

Math & Logic Puzzles
From The William Levering School (Philadelphia, PA), math, geometry and logic puzzles that teach kids critical thinking.

Math Puzzle Books
A selection of books featuring math puzzles and games using various math concepts : polygons, numbers, topology, division, mazes, logic, magic squares, chess, cards, origami and much more!

Math Puzzlers!
A good selection of math puzzles. If you're stumped go here for the solutions.

Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
Advanced math logic puzzles as well as math puzzles and riddles. Many interactive (Java).

Mathmania
Illustrated encyclopedic portal covering a wide range of topics including puzzles. Very interesting. Don't miss the optical illusions.

Mazes to Mathematics
There's more to mazes than minotaurs and meandering.

Perplexus
Check out "flooble's perplexing puzzle portal", featuring logic, probability, number, and paradox problems. You can post solutions or pose your own brainteasers (simple registration required to post comments). Worth a visit.

Prime Puzzles
If you like math problems involving prime numbers and algorithms then this site should add up to a good time for you.

Pseudonumerology
Pseudonumerology is developed from the world's best number-memory technique. It's a fascinating word game. Learn to play it - and start memorizing numbers just for the fun of it.

Rising Star Puzzle Mathematical Puzzle
The challenge is to enter a different number in each circle (from 1 through 21) so that the sum of the digits in any straight line is the same.

Sudoku Puzzles - Easy - Intermediate - Expert
Puzzles range in difficulty from extra easy to extra challenging. No need to be a math whiz, these puzzles are solved using logic and reasoning.

Word Math
Word Math test the solver's analytical abilities with a blend of mathematical, logic, and language puzzles. Interactive.