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Geeks tend to be passionate about things like math, science, computers and technology. You will be hard pressed to find a geek that does not enjoy a good challenge. Fun math puzzles for geeks and other geek-centric activities can take on many different forms depending on the player in question.
The following is just a handful of some of the games, puzzles and other activities that geeks are likely to enjoy participating in… especially if they find themselves taking accounting classes for the problem solving aspect or doing random math problems for fun.
1. Rubik’s Cubes and Mefferts Puzzles
These are physical puzzles that involve matching colors on each sides of the figure. The original puzzle is the Rubik’s cube, which has nine squares on each side that must be reconfigured so that all of the red squares are on one face of the cube, all the white squares on another and so on. Meffert’s Puzzles take this concept even further with other polygons including pyramids and balls.
2. Online Games
Online math games and puzzles are a geek’s dream because they challenge the player and test their math and problem solving skills. Online math games come in a variety of different forms, testing counting skills, multiplication and division abilities, algebra skills and other areas of math. Online versions of Sudoku such as Diagonal Sudoku, Kakuro, Even-Odd Sudoku, Consecutive Sudoku and so on are also available.
3. Paper Puzzles
Brain teasers, math games and pencil games are all examples of paper puzzles that can titillate a geek. Sudoku and various number games along the same line are available in varying levels of difficulty, and so geeks of all ages can enjoy what they have to offer. These games combine math and counting with problem solving and logic skills for a truly enjoyable challenge. Logic puzzles, IQ test puzzles and related paper puzzles are easy to come by and come in a wide variety of different challenges.
4. Geek Board Games
Geeks are often accused of being obsessed with Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and similar games, but there are a wealth of other card and board games that geeks will enjoy because of the math element and the challenge that they present. Some of these games include Fluxx, Blokus, Kill Doctor Lucky, Gobblet, Candy Poker, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico & San Juan, Caylus, Settlers of Catan, Munchkin and Chez Geek. These are just some of the board games and card games that are popular among geeks.
5. Wooden and Metal Brain Teasers
Although not focused on mathematics, wooden and metal brain teasers are designed to tease and challenge the mind and so are a popular option for geeks. Most have a specific action in mind, such as putting together a cube of random pieces or disconnecting two connected rings, and they take “outside the box” thinking skills in order to be solved.
These are just some of the games, puzzles and challenges that a geek may enjoy. Geeks generally focus on playing games and participating in puzzles that challenge them and force them to use a variety of different logical and problem solving skills. Which game will you try next?
