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[This is a repost from our archives with new notes at the top (original post here<\/a>): Our first Loop\/Path puzzle genre on the site was Masyu, a style from Nikoli that focuses on white and black clue elements on a big grid, sharing some visual inspiration from Go. The distinct rules of going straight through and turning at the “pearls” leads to different kinds of logic as seen in this “25th” puzzle from over a decade ago.]<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Masyu<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools in linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X\u2019s)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Our 25th prescription! Enjoy this easy Masyu puzzle.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Masyu<\/a> rules.<\/p>\n

Estimated Difficulty*<\/a>:<\/b> 1 star<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 0:30, Master = 0:45, Expert = 1:30<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Masyu<\/a> and this link for Masyu variations<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Masyu<\/a> to get started on. More Masyu puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a> and in our beginner-friendly book Logic Puzzles 101<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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