MetaFilter posts tagged with java and puzzles

Cut The Knot

parudox — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:52:10 -0800

Interactive mathematics miscellany and puzzles, including 75 proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem, an interactive column using Java applets, and eye-opening demonstrations. (Actually, much more.)

Tetrod

Gator — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:32:25 -0800

Tetrod is a jigsaw puzzle and a four-sided domino game mixed together. -- Java puzzle game; choose 3x4, 4x4, 5x4, or 5x5.

Flea Circus!

Gator — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:32:32 -0800

Flea Circus! It's just like Lemmings! Only tinier! And faster! And you can only make three moves: Block, ramp, and other ramp! (java)

The Flowering Nose in Slugland

Gator — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:46:12 -0800

The Flowering Nose in Slugland adventure game. As a goblin with a flower for a nose, your ultimate goal is to find the lost sprout. Defeat enemies by throwing flowers at them; power up with hearts; teleport from level to level with such esoteric trinkets as donuts and cherries. (Java.)

Have fun

knave — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:11:17 -0800

Friday Java Fun - Junk's Hanoi, a cool puzzle for this lovely Festivus.

andrew cooke — Mon, 07 Oct 2002 07:00:09 -0800

this childs game (java applet) is so complex you could use it to construct a computer. the original paper (postscript), is heavy going - if you're not a compter science student but would like to understand more try this wonderful book by one of the authors (example pictures).