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How to Play Binary Puzzle

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Learn the rules of Binary Puzzle

Start Binary Puzzle by looking at the playing area and its controls. Fill a 6×6 grid with balanced zeroes and ones, no three equal neighbours, and no duplicate rows or columns. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Choose from ten 6×6 puzzles. Undo changes or reveal a selected cell when you need help.

One thing to notice as you play

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.

The objective of a round

Fill a 6×6 grid with balanced zeroes and ones, no three equal neighbours, and no duplicate rows or columns. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.

Work through the instructions

  1. Select an editable square.
  2. Enter 0 or 1; each line needs three of each.
  3. Avoid three consecutive equal values horizontally or vertically.
  4. Check puzzle validates balance, triples and unique lines.

Input guidance

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.

One way to understand the rules

A row beginning 0 0 needs 1 next. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.

Keep this in mind

Balanced rows may still duplicate each other. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Questions that come up during play

Before I begin, what is the goal of Binary Puzzle?

Here is the relevant explanation: Fill a 6×6 grid with balanced zeroes and ones, no three equal neighbours, and no duplicate rows or columns.

When I return, how do I control Binary Puzzle?

For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

As a new player, what example helps explain Binary Puzzle?

Here is the relevant explanation: A row beginning 0 0 needs 1 next.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Binary Puzzle?

Here is the relevant explanation: Balanced rows may still duplicate each other.

While reading the Guide, what format does Binary Puzzle offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Choose from ten 6×6 puzzles. Undo changes or reveal a selected cell when you need help.

On this playing page, which play mode does Binary Puzzle use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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