Snappywords - Puzzles & Word Games - Pips
Pips is a logic game played on a rectangular board.
The board is divided into colored regions that must be filled with dominoes. Each domino shows two numbers, the “pips.” The goal is to place all dominoes on the board so that every region satisfies its condition.

The conditions vary and add variety to the game:

“=” : All pips in the region are the same.

“≠” : All pips in the region are different.

“>” or “<” : The pips must be greater than or less than the given number.

A number: The pips in the region must add up exactly to that number.

Blank: No condition — anything is allowed here.

When all dominoes are placed correctly and all conditions are met, the puzzle is solved. Incorrect placements can be changed at any time until the correct solution is found, keeping the game challenging without frustration.

5 Tips for Solving Pips

1. Start with clear conditions

Regions with simple rules (e.g., a fixed sum or equality) are good starting points for confidently placing the first dominoes.

2. Pay attention to domino logic

Each domino can be used only once. Check which pairs of numbers can even fit in a given region.

3. Use elimination

If a domino clearly violates a condition, deliberately exclude it and focus on the remaining possibilities.

4. Keep the big picture in mind

Look over the whole board regularly. Sometimes the solution emerges from the interaction between regions rather than a single area.

5. Work step by step

Place the certain dominoes first, then review adjacent regions to systematically move toward the complete solution.

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