UK Puzzle Championship 2022

[puzzlemad]

This is the discussion thread for the 2022 UK Puzzle Championship.

Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Dates: Friday 1st - Monday 4th July, 2022
Contest Page: https://ukpuzzles.org/contests.php?contestid=66
Instruction Booklet: Now available at the above link.

Please post any questions about the competition here.

Courtesy of one of the puzzle authors, the top UK competitor and top International competitor will receive a copy of the new magazine Pulze | Tam-Box. (Should the winner already have the first issue they'll be given the next issue due to be released in August.

[pinkagape]

Hi Liane

Can you clarify whether for Pentopia it will be similar to the example that not all pentominoes must necessarily be placed, but there can be no repeats?

[puzzlemad]

Hi Liane

Can you clarify whether for Pentopia it will be similar to the example that not all pentominoes must necessarily be placed, but there can be no repeats?

Yes, it's standard Pentopia rules that not all pentominoes need to be placed.

[detuned]

Hi Liane - the contest page current states that the contest is 3 hours long - is that correct?

[puzzlemad]

Hi Liane - the contest page current states that the contest is 3 hours long - is that correct?

I've amended that. It's 2 1/2 hours as usual.

[puzzlemad]

Please note there is an amended version of the instruction booklet available. The answer keys for #8 Shikaku and #12 Voxas have been amended to make them more user friendly.

[puzzlemad]

#12 Voxas - The answer key will only cover rows, not columns.