What is pentaplexity - Its a math puzzle
Pentaplexity is a mathematical puzzle like no other.
Based on a principle by the eminent Professor Sir Roger Penrose, this enigmatic math puzzle will have you hooked in seconds and playing for months.
Using a sequence of aperiodic geometric pieces, Pentaplexity is tessellated tiling at its most taxing.
The aim of the game is to find the correct combination of coloured tiles to complete the non-repeating pattern in the pentagonal frame - simple?
We don't think so.
Prepare to be Perplexed!
Each tile can be rotated to fit into corresponding coloured spaces on the board. They only fit when the edges match those of any adjacent pieces.
They won't fit where they don't belong - but if a tile fits in a space, it doesn't mean it's in the correct place!
Try for yourself and see…
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Roger Penrose, A marvellous mind
Inventing and proving theories of quantum physics and writing guide books about the fundamental laws of the universe can often seem like hard work.
That's why Sir Roger Penrose spent his spare time discovering intricate tessellated patterns of tiling with pentagonal symmetry. Probably the kind of hobby any genius of mathematical physics would have.
The tiling patterns that Penrose discovered have truly remarkable qualities and infinite variations.
Random Order?
Pentaplexity uses the original Penrose six piece set - geometric forms in non-repeating patterns within a pentagonal frame. Their discovery proved a counter-intuitive mathematical fact that aperiodic sets actually exist!
Through years of research, Penrose reduced the essential number of geometric tiles from thousands to a set of six. But six was four too many and he further created an astonishing set that required only two tiles.
Everyone was impressed.
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Not as easy as 1, 2, 3
This math game has three difficulty settings. It also has a tutorial level to give you a heads up on how it works. Both the beginner and tutorial boards offer a demonstration of the solution.
The size of the board and number of solutions vary with difficulty levels.
Although the idea is simple, the game itself will perplex even the most seasoned puzzler. True, it'll have you scratching your head for hours on end.
Possibly Impossible math game
Some of the advanced boards have only one solution. Some are even impossible!
Do you think you have what it takes?
