THE CONTEXT
Making mathematics into a puzzle
HexaTrex brings arithmetic and visual problem-solving together in hexagonal puzzles. Its software supports the creation of puzzles and their corresponding solutions.
The approach
The generator creates a true arithmetic equation sized to a particular board and searches for a continuous path through its hexagonal cells. It places the equation’s numbers and operators along that path, then draws the board as a printable puzzle and produces a corresponding solution showing the path. Different board shapes are organized by difficulty.
Bringing it together
The difficult part is coordinating arithmetic, geometry and presentation: an equation must fit the available cells, the cells must form a usable connected route, and the puzzle and solution must be rendered consistently. The result turns a structured problem into a tangible puzzle that can be printed, shared and solved. Explore Hexa-Trex ↗