The Moscow Puzzles: 359 Mathematical Recreations (Dover Math Games & Puzzles)

This book have some many great puzzles to solve, and to have a great time and fun with your son and teach them to love mathematics. Also they are going to learn to think outside of the box, and came with impressive answers to the puzzles.

the brain likes to work - compared to TikTok this booklet enhances it in a nice way

Great book, but the puzzles definitely increase exponentially in difficulty after the first few pages. I have solved a puzzle here and there in the latter chapters, but it's nothing like the first chapter (which was understandably easier than the rest of the book, being a warm-up of sorts). Don't get me wrong - they're not impossible - but this book is definitely not the light-to-medium reading I expected it to be. I've now resigned to use this book only in the bathroom, where I keep it to attack random problems when I am most focused while relaxing on my "throne." One final positive point: I like that certain puzzles are just background information and/or historical pieces from around the time this book was originally published in the USSR. The illustrations are pretty adorable too and remind me of simpler times.

These are some of the hardest puzzles ever, but fun to work. Takes some time and thinking

I bought this book as a gift, and it arrived in perfect condition. The packaging was good, and the book looks great. Very satisfied with the purchase.

Bought for someone incarcerated that needed help occupying their time and mind. They liked this book very much!

Brilliant book with puzzles that involve mathematics and logic. The book have puzzles about dominoes, numbers, daily applications, and many others. The book have also reference to Soviet Union culture, so this book may be a good, refreshing read for American readers as an exploration to other culture. The puzzles presented in the book are quite challenging, requires thinking, either inside-the-box with well-known techniques, and also out-of-the-box thinking. Quite a few of the puzzles do need mathematical skill, especially on numbers theory. Basic skills such as probability and basic calculation are of course required. The variety of puzzles, mathematical challenge, and other type of logical challenge is enough to satisfy readers that love mathematics and logical challenge. All puzzles solution are really well explained, thus you will find the answers rewarding too.

As a puzzle fan, I bought this expecting math-related riddles. I shouldn't have, nor should you unless you're that guy who's faster at math than a calculator, because while there are some good mathy riddles, the problems are primarily the kind of math that requires visual calculation [using coins, dominoes, etc.] vs. doing it in your head; even the "Mathematics with Almost No Calculations" chapter I found I needed to work it out on paper. This is fine, but it feels a lot less recreational if I need to use a notepad, especially if I don't have one handy. Furthermore, this is a translation, so there are a few puzzles that are confusing/don't work out as smoothly in English, though I was disappointed to find some glaring typos--e.g., "7/12 = 1/3 - 1/4" [maybe if you ADD them!]. On the whole, it's an interesting thought exercise and forces me out of my comfort zone in trying to solve the puzzles, but I found it most useful as a sleep aid.

I picked up The Moscow Puzzles because I wanted something a bit more stimulating than the typical puzzle books you usually find, and this one definitely delivers. The problems are clever, varied, and often trickier than they first appear. What I enjoy most is how different the puzzles feel — they’re less about memorizing formulas and more about thinking creatively and seeing patterns in a new way. It’s the kind of book you can open for just a few minutes and suddenly find yourself absorbed for an hour. Some puzzles are quick and satisfying, while others make you stop, rethink, and come back later with a fresh mind. It’s a great mix that keeps it from becoming repetitive. If you enjoy math, logic, or just want something that keeps your mind sharp, this book is a fantastic pick. It’s also a fun one to share with older kids who like brain teasers.

De nombreux "puzzles" en version anglaise sur de nombreux sujets ; très intéressant. Permet de chercher dans le domaine de la logique ; des maths sans que se soit inaccessible .

As a math teacher, I find these logic problems wonderful as engagement activities.

Muy divertidos! Los primeros son muy fáciles pero luego se van complicando. Son matemáticas disfrazadas, de manera que siempre se ve el problema en un contexto físico/real.

I first purchased this book as a Pelican edition when I was teaching mathematics in high schools. It contains a lot of puzzles which are suitable for dishing out to pupils as a homework or as a time filler for the faster workers. The current version on offer here is like one of the cheaper American reprint house versions - the typography and illustrations appear to be inferior to the version that I originally had. I repurchased the book for personal entertainment and its entertainment value is just as great now as it was when I first purchased a copy over twenty years ago. I still give out the occasional puzzle to members of my tutor group and they are usually well received. The current book is a bargain. I'm sure that I paid something close to the current price for my original copy. Puzzles range from number based ones e.g. Use the nine digits 1-9 and plus and minus signs to make a total of 100 through geometric puzzles i.e dividing shapes into equal amount using the minimum number of cuts through to logic based ones that appear to need some complex maths but can be solved by using common sense and simple arithmetic. It's not a book that will convert that maths averse but will draw in those whose interest can be kindled by the repackaging of maths into a puzzle format. There's something for everyone in this book.