A Game System for Creating and Playing Permutation Puzzles

Abstract

A permutation puzzles is a one-player game that permutes multiple objects to complete specified arrangement. We present a game system that enables users to create and play permutation puzzles on a tessellation of equilateral triangles, squares, or equilateral hexagons. Users create initial and final arrangements of the board by placing colored pieces and pieces for rotation of several sizes. After creating a puzzle, they can output it as a game file, play it, and pass it to others. We show some puzzles created with the system and also argue the possibility of effectively assisting creating puzzles.