Pentomino Puzzles
Ever had a guest at home and didn't know what to do? Well, I have the solution for you, or rather, the the problems for you: pentomino puzzles!
A pentomino consists of 5 equal-sized squares connected edge to edge. There are exactly 12 distinct pentominoes (F, I, L, N, T, P, U, V, W, X, Y, Z), and countless problems you can create using them.
Here are a my suggestions:
- Can you cover a 6×10 grid using all 12 pentominoes without any overlaps or gaps? What about a 5×12, 4×15, and 3×20 grid?
- What is the maximum number of unit square holes that can exist without touching each other in a pentomino construction? What if the overall shape has to be rectangular?
- Can you use pentominoes to form specific letters of the alphabet? Can you form the letter "T" or the letter "E"?
Number of Bricks
235
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