2006-09-03 03:27:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Pentominos are mathematical jigsaw puzzles that are formed with up to 12 pieces. Each pieces can be rotated in all directions and the purpose is to fit them all together so that the finished puzzle forms a symmetrical shape like a rectangle or square. The computer game of Tetris is based on this principle, where you try to fit the falling pieces in to the gaps made by the pieces in place.
The site below has some interactive examples of Pentominos
2006-09-04 07:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by alpha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PENTOMINO
Pentomino shapes are cousins of tetrominoes, the shapes we all know so well from the classic tetris game. Instead of four squares, pentominoes consist of five.
objective
Completely fill a given area with some or all the pentomino shapes. There may be more than one solution.
how to play
To start, click on the Pentomino start button.
Click the left mouse button to select a piece (no need to drag). The piece will stick to the mouse cursor until you click again to drop it.
Click the right mouse button to rotate a piece. If you hold the right mouse button, the piece will continue to rotate. (On Mac you click the mouse button while holding the command key).
Press space to flip the pentomino.
Good luck and enjoy!
Note: pentomino puzzles are not easy to solve. If you find them too difficult, check out the tangram puzzle in the game menu.
2006-09-06 10:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Chariotmender 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to balance the pieces perpendicular to each other until the last remaining piece can be slotted in the remaining gap.
2006-09-03 12:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by Pete H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While watching Jack and the Beanstalk.
2006-09-03 10:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn`t that what`s in the middle of an olive????
OOPS! Sorry, that`s a pimento!!!
2006-09-03 10:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Happy. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋