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Born on July 13, 1944, Ernő _____ is a Hungarian architect who designed a puzzle that carries his name. His quote, “Complex things, if you don’t understand them, it seems complicated. If you understand them, and we know how to handle it, it becomes simple”, perfectly describes his invention. What simple but smart puzzle is this?

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Brought up in Africa, Leslie Scott developed a game of physical skill. Played with 54 identical pieces, the classic version has pieces that are 7.5 cm long, but other versions have giant pieces, different colours, and can even be Godzilla-themed. Named after the Swahili word for ‘build’, what is this game that is popular in cafes?

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This puzzle’s name translates to ‘digit-single’ and is a logic-based, combinatorial puzzle. The playing surface is a simple 9×9 grid. Contrary to popular belief, the game’s origins can be traced back to a Swiss mathematician and French newspapers. What is this game which was made popular by a Japanese puzzle company?

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The first commercial version of this game was available under the name ‘Salvo’. A strategy and guessing game, it pits two players against each other as they take turns to identify the other’s location on a board. What is this game which, ironically, Captain Haddock loses very badly at?

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This is a reciprocating cutting instrument that can do irregular curves and stencilled designs. It gets its name thanks to the tool’s up-and-down motion during the process. Soon, the product of these cuts became known by the same name. What products are these which are ‘playful pursuits’ for players of all ages?

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Chaupar is an ancient cross-and-circle board game from India, famously played in the ‘Mahabharata’ between Yudhishthira and Duryodhana. Its engravings can be seen in temples in Hampi and Chidambaram. The board is made of wool or cloth, with wooden pawns and six cowry shells to be used to determine each player’s move. What is the modern version of this game?

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First seen in ‘Star Trek’ episodes, Kirk and Spock can be seen playing a three-dimensional variant of this game. The unusual design leaves the impression that it is a game requiring even greater skill and intelligence than usual. The board consisted of three 4×4 layers and four more 2×2 areas. What futuristic game is this which is now available thanks to ‘The Big Bang Theory’?

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This is the world’s favourite murder mystery board game where players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: ‘who’s done it, with what, and where?’. What game is this which is also responsible for the phrase ‘In the kitchen with a candlestick holder’?

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Peg Solitaire is a single-player board game designed to challenge strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. It has 32 marbles on a round board, and you have to strategically jump over each to remove it and eventually end up with just one. By what name — that sounds like a hot beverage — is it better known in India?

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This is a strategy board game played on a world map which takes players through diplomacy, conflict and conquest. The goal is to occupy as much of the map, and engage in forming alliances with others to attain the goal. What is the name of the game which refers to the dangerous situation the player is in?