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Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle

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"Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle" is a collection of logic puzzles released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, developed by Hudson Soft in collaboration with Japanese publisher Nikoli. The game features hundreds of puzzles across four popular mathematical and logical genres: Sudoku, Shikaku, Hashi, and Akari. It utilizes the 3DS stylus for a natural writing experience, mimicking the act of solving puzzles on paper. The software is designed for puzzle enthusiasts looking for portable, brain-training gameplay.

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What puzzle games are included in Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle?

Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle for the Nintendo 3DS features four classic Japanese logic games: Sudoku, Shikaku, Hashi, and Akari. These puzzles were curated from Nikoli, the famous Japanese publisher that popularized Sudoku.

Which company published Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle?

The game was developed and published by Hudson Soft, released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. It brought the renowned logic puzzles of the Japanese publisher Nikoli to a handheld console format.

How do you play the Hashi puzzles in Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle?

In Hashi (Bridges), players must connect a series of islands (circles with numbers) with bridges to form a single continuous connected network. The number on each island dictates exactly how many bridges can connect to it, and bridges cannot cross each other.

Does Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle include difficulty settings?

Yes, the game features hundreds of puzzles for each of its four game types, broken down into varying difficulty levels. This allows players to progress from beginner logic challenges to highly advanced grids.

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