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Gokigen Naname

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Gokigen Naname is a logic puzzle published by Nikoli. The puzzle is played on a rectangular grid in which some intersections are marked with numbers. The solver must place exactly one diagonal line in every cell of the grid. A number at a grid intersection indicates exactly how many diagonal line endpoints meet at that point.

Lines must be arranged so that the clue numbers are satisfied at every numbered intersection. The puzzle requires spatial reasoning and deductive logic to determine the unique arrangement of diagonals across the entire grid.

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What are the rules of the logic puzzle Gokigen Naname?

Published by the Japanese puzzle company Nikoli, Gokigen Naname is played on a rectangular grid where the solver must place exactly one diagonal line in every cell. If an intersection contains a number, that number dictates exactly how many diagonal lines must meet at that specific point.

What does the name "Gokigen Naname" mean?

Translated loosely from Japanese, "Gokigen Naname" means "in a bad mood" or "slanting," which is a clever pun on the diagonal lines used in the puzzle. The puzzle is also sometimes known simply as "Slant" in English-speaking markets.

Who popularized the Gokigen Naname puzzle?

Gokigen Naname was popularized by Nikoli, the renowned Japanese publisher famous for creating and standardizing Sudoku and many other grid-based logic puzzles. They helped establish the exact rules and grid formats used by puzzle enthusiasts today.

How do you solve a Gokigen Naname grid?

To solve a Gokigen Naname puzzle, you must fill every cell in the grid with a single diagonal line while adhering to the numerical clues at the intersections. You logically deduce the angle of each line based on how many lines are allowed to touch each numbered intersection point.

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