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Ready to be perplexed? Try eight different puzzles from The Open University and UKMT, the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust.
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- Eight main puzzles
- Over 40 challenges
- No time limits
- Stunning graphics.
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Doesn't work in any browsers, specifically Chrome and Edge
Bob Blake - 22 August 2018 1:55pm
still does not work in Chrome browser or other browsers, but does seem to work in Edge browser.