The Instruction Booklet is now uploaded on the submission page. Please note any errors, they will be fixed in the next version.

Thanks for sharing this. The puzzle community on LMI is always impressive, and I really enjoy seeing the different solving techniques and discussions here. Some of these puzzles look challenging but very rewarding once solved. @ geometry dash lite

Apologies for the further delay of the round, it's been a difficult week. I'll adjust the end time accordingly and add on a day just to compensate for it.

The Instruction Booklet now has the points distribution and number of pages of the PB.

The password protected puzzle booklet is now available to download. Please read all the announcements on the submission page before starting, they may be important to know.

Fun+round+...

Important!!!
I think there's an error in the online link penpa for 13 - Puzzle Robots 2. The arrows are different from the PB and has no solutions.

Edit:
Papers ver: URUUULULULRURU"RUUL"RURUL
Online ver: URUUULULULRURU"ULRU"RURUL


Edited by xupej04m3 2026-05-16 7:39 PM

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Edited by tamz29 2026-05-25 1:21 AM

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