Logic puzzles use explicit rules and finite clues—elimination, propagation, or search—for a unique (or stated) solution.
Subgenres
- Grid paper puzzles: sudoku, nonograms, slitherlink, star battle, skyscrapers
- Narrative logic: zebra puzzles, liar/truth-teller
- Logic art: nonogram pictures, restore-the-image tasks
- Table logic leading to extraction
Combining elements
Logic often chains with wordplay/indexing/transformation:
- logic phase → grid or numbers
- indexing/extraction → final word
See Puzzle Elements.
Construction tips
- Unique solution unless stated otherwise
- Avoid hidden rules and brute-force tedium
- Offer interactive grids or PDFs online