Serkan has created an exhaustive list of all Tapa variations appeared in last 8 TVCs. It also has few variations those are planned in TVC 2012.

Please check them out here - http://logicmastersindia.com/TVC/

We always welcome all your Tapa variations ideas. Please send them to Serkan.

A related note : TVC grading system will be updated this year. An announcement in this regard will be posted soon.

I made a sample of Battle Tapa:



Note that there is one one-unit ship missing from the standard Battleships set. Also, although not specified in the instructions, I'm assuming that, as in normal Battleships puzzles, the ships cannot touch?

Tapa Variations list is now updated to include all types from TVC I till TVC XII. Here is the link

LOL I was planning to make Not Alone Tapa after the IPC, got the idea from No Numbers test.. I guess Serkan got the idea there too :P

:) eheheh yes. I solved Bram's Not Alone puzzle, I like the idea, so I asked myself why not combine Tapa and Not Alone, after that it worked very well :) Sorry, ehehe

Its alright, there's always new types to think of :P

Serkan has updated the Tapa Variations List with lot of new variations that can be expected in 2013. The list can be accessed from TVC home page

As usual, if you have new variation ideas, please drop a note to Serkan

Wow, some of these types are really taking the dimensions and appearances to a whole new level. :P

Just a small correction - I think the solution picture for Transparent Tapa in the examples is wrong. The 5 clue has 6 cells around it, and the 1-2 clue has disappeared. The actual puzzle is unique though, I think.

Yes, the example puzzle has only one solution, but when I drew the solution I missed two things as you said. I'll fix this, but not now:)

Serkan has now updated the Tapa Variations list with types upto TVC XVI. Here is the link to download - http://logicmastersindia.com/lmitests/dl.asp?attachmentid=240&v4 .
The list can also be accessed from TVC home page

As usual, if you have new variation ideas, please drop a note to Serkan.

Serkan has now updated the Tapa Variations list with types upto TVC XVIII. Here is the link to download - http://logicmastersindia.com/lmitests/dl.asp?attachmentid=240&v5 .
The list can also be accessed from TVC home page

As usual, if you have new variation ideas, please drop a note to Serkan.