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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-09 4:47 PM Since the IPC is happening online this year, it shall be open to foreign participants also (except Authors and Test-solvers). All rounds of the contest shall be open till 23rd December 23:59. However, only Indian participants who participate in the official window shall have their scores included in official rankings. |
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Posts: 1 Country : India | Sukhvir Singh Chahal posted @ 2020-12-10 7:14 PM How can i participate in IPC and ISC |
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Posts: 1800 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | prasanna16391 posted @ 2020-12-13 8:38 AM Sukhvir Singh Chahal - 2020-12-10 7:14 PM How can i participate in IPC and ISC Check the FAQ: https://logicmastersindia.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=381 Then go to the contest page linked to in the top right and read the instruction booklet and then participate. ISC starts very soon, IPC is next week. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-16 1:27 PM Version 2 of IBThe version 2 of Instruction Booklet for the finals is now available. This includes points table, schedule on 20th December, examples and updated puzzle rules. The total solving time is 325 minutes and you will need access to printer with enough pages. |
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Posts: 5 Country : Canada | craigkasper posted @ 2020-12-16 7:16 PM Administrative question: I recruited non-IPC-participating initial test solvers for the puzzle(s) I authored; should I provide their names to ensure they are credited? |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-16 10:31 PM craigkasper - 2020-12-16 7:16 PM Administrative question: I recruited non-IPC-participating initial test solvers for the puzzle(s) I authored; should I provide their names to ensure they are credited? Sure. An email has been sent to you. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-18 12:36 AM Version 2 of IB - UpdatedThe version 2 of Instruction Booklet has been updated. The "Authors and Test Solvers" section has been updated. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-18 7:08 AM Q&A session meeting detailsTopic: Indian Puzzle Championship Q&A Time: Dec 19, 2020 07:00 PM IST Join Zoom Meeting https://umn.zoom.us/j/98655533739?pwd=QWdtRkdhdFFUcDV3TWZoSHJWTWd6QT... Meeting ID: 986 5553 3739 Passcode: IPC2020 |
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Posts: 542 ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | rajeshk posted @ 2020-12-18 9:39 PM One Question: Round 5: Tapa-Nurikabe 1. Can Clue in Nurikabe extend in Tapa Region and include a given Tapa clue (sole or multiple number clue) as part of Island? 2. Can a Sole Tapa Clue act as Both Tapa as well as Nurikabe Clue? |
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Posts: 774 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | rakesh_rai posted @ 2020-12-19 12:16 AM rajeshk - 2020-12-18 9:39 PM One Question: Round 5: Tapa-Nurikabe 1. Can Clue in Nurikabe extend in Tapa Region and include a given Tapa clue (sole or multiple number clue) as part of Island? - Extend in tapa region - Yes. The 3 in R5C6 extends in to the Tapa region in the example. - include a given Tapa clue - ONLY if it is the sole clue for the Nurikabe island. Refer answer to 2. 2. Can a Sole Tapa Clue act as Both Tapa as well as Nurikabe Clue? Yes. The rules specifically say - "the sole numbered cell for the island may be a Tapa clue" |
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Posts: 3 Country : United States | mattender posted @ 2020-12-19 2:39 AM I think there is a typo in IB, in Round 5 Puzzle 1-2, the Masyu section, "the path must not turn when it passes through a black pearl" should omit the 'not'? |
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Posts: 542 ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | rajeshk posted @ 2020-12-19 11:21 AM Thanks, Rakesh for clarifying most of my doubts. Hope my understanding is clear on this now. As per my understanding, a given Nurikabe clue cannot include Sole or Multiple Tapa clues in the Island. Please correct me if my understanding is wrong. |
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Posts: 55 ![]() ![]() Country : India | ashaash11ash posted @ 2020-12-19 12:19 PM Hi Friends, Here is the Playlist of the videos of all the Puzzle types that are appearing in IPC. it will help you to learn a puzzle type easily. :slight_smile: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJBU8xIo157bBpTaK9UkrJCFoOSoI... |
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Posts: 774 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | rakesh_rai posted @ 2020-12-19 4:33 PM mattender - 2020-12-19 2:39 AM Yes. You are right. The path must turn on a black circle like usual masyu rules.I think there is a typo in IB, in Round 5 Puzzle 1-2, the Masyu section, "the path must not turn when it passes through a black pearl" should omit the 'not'? |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-19 10:33 PM |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-19 11:01 PM Clarifications from the Q&A session: 1) "Official" round timings: The official start timings for each round will be strictly followed for each round as in IB page 2. 2) Adobe Flash Player will be needed to participate in this contest. 3) Round 4 - Mark My Puzzles - The rules for the three puzzle types will be included on the page. 4) Round 4 - Numerical Jigsaw - Same font as in the IB shall be used for the vertical strips. 5) Round 5 - Ayeheya - The symmetry shall be with respect to the central point in the region. 6) Round 5 - Tapa+Nurikabe - Tapa clues can double up as nurikabe clues if that is the only clue in the island and if it is a single number. 7) Round 3 - Aquarium - Every region behaves as if we are pouring water from the top. So any two cells in a region (even if separated by other regions) either both have water or are both empty. 8) Round 5 - Tapa+Nurikabe - There cannot be two clues in a nurikabe island. There must be at least one "white" cell from nurikabe area to call it an island. 9) Round 1 - Rassi Silai and Tents - If the leftmost column is the 10th column, enter 0. 10) Round 1 - Battleships - Fleet shall be given and given ship segment cells will contain same shape as in given fleet. 11) Round 4 - Numerical Jigsaw - Change the wording to "Rotate and/or rearrange some or all of the given vertical strips" 12) Round 4 - IPC Criss Cross - There shall be validation for minimum length of the answer. 13) Round 4 - Numerical Jigsaw - Puzzle numbering shall be 10 and 11 for the two puzzles. 14) Round 3 - Products (Off by one) - Specific range of numbers shall be given in the PB. 15) Round 4 - Meteor Showers - Validation shall be added to the length of the answer 16) Round 3 - Top Heavy - The rules apply only for vertical neighbours (number at the top shall be bigger). There are no constraints for horizontal neighbours. 17) Round 4 - Banners - All words shall be listed vertically. 18) Round 5 - Masyu rule - The text "the path must not turn when it passes through a black pearl" should omit the 'not' |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-19 11:04 PM No of pages in Puzzle Booklet: Round 1: 5 Round 2: 5 Round 3: 6 Round 4: 8 Round 5: 6 |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 8:19 AM Contest pageThe contest page is available now: https://logicmastersindia.com/2020/IPC/ Participants can download password protected Puzzle Booklets from individual round links. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 9:00 AM IPC 2020Indian Puzzle Championship 2020 has started. Good luck to all participants! |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 10:47 AM ResultsRankings after Round 1 are now available. These are visible only to participants currently. Please do not share the results with others. |
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Posts: 50 ![]() ![]() Country : India | ABcDexter posted @ 2020-12-20 11:12 AM What a Compass puzzles, absolutely brilliant :D |
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Posts: 22 ![]() Country : India | Nityant posted @ 2020-12-20 11:16 AM I agree. The compass puzzle was really a brilliant one! |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 11:30 AM |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 1:12 PM |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Country : India | Administrator posted @ 2020-12-20 4:40 PM Official ResultsFinal results (after including Round 4 and Round 5 scores) shall be declared together shortly after Round 5 ends for all official participants. |