What have you learned from "sudoku", that Japanese puzzle game that claims to prevent Alzheimer?

Question

Actually, it was invented by an American, Howard Garns.

It is a good source to encourage you to judge your own religious or non-religious beliefs. It deals not with what is, but what is missing.

PS: My wife really enjoys working the puzzles. So far, I am lucky that she hasn't started asking me "what is missing in our marriage?"

Dear "angel" - I am sorry I offended you. Are you saying that nothing is missing in your belief system?

Dear "wolfeb" - My sweet wife is a genius, however she has a mental block in regards to math. When I showed her the puzzle book, she threw it in the garbage and blamed my sister for telling me about it. However, she soon settled down and started trying to work a few puzzles. Call me a Hindu, but she now drives me crazy working those puzzles and announcing time after time after time I worked another one, I worked another one. I know, I know, I should be happy she wants to share her success. And, I am. -- smiles

Dear "walk funny" - Loving spoonfulls back to you, sweet thing.

Dear "jeezus" - I know where you are coming from. I have said the same thing about the game of chess. I was wrong, but what do I know?. Here in the Zoo where I live, we are only concerned about one thing, "we hope we don't get served spinach for dinner."

Answer 1

I've learned that if working those #$%% frustrating things is a preventative, Alzheimers may not be so bad after all.

Math and I are strangers. I'm a decent writer and editor, but hand me a simple algebra equation and I start sweating like the fat hired hand.

Give me crossword puzzles or anything to do with language, and we're fine. Hand me a numbers puzzle and I will suddenly remember that I have an urgent appointment in Mukluk, Alaska in 30 minutes.

Edit:

LOL at your wife and her victory announcements! That is just too funny. . .I guess you really got something started there. :-)

Answer 2

It is an awesome way to watch children's programming with your kids and not go crazy! I love those logic puzzles too! I'm not sure about being a source to judge religious beliefs, but your analogy is cool.

Answer 3

It's seriously repetitive.
Having tried it for a while I definitely prefer good cryptic crosswords.

But on a more philosophical plane, yes, the concept of inferring the unknown and invisible from the known and visible has some validity.

Answer 4

That I hate numbers and have no patience for this type of puzzle, LOL! I'd rather do logic puzzles ... which I invariably fail and get frustrated at, as well.

Answer 5

I dont like that game. Maybe I didn't give it a fair shot. I prefer chess with a live partner. or video games.

I would rather spend my "sedoku time" analyzing financial charts for stocks.(it can be interesting)

Answer 6

I have never played it, but any memory game or brain stretcher is great for preventing or at least delaying the onseto fo Alzeimer, also Senile Dementia.

Answer 7

My son likes them too. There is always an answer, you just have to take the time to find it.

Uncle Wayne, I emailed your email address listed in your profile to give you the answer to that brain teaser but I haven't heard back from you. Is your email address correct there?

Answer 8

I've learned that I am a logical person, and that the little "Aha!" moment every time you figure out which number has to go into each little square is very pleasant.

Answer 9

Once again, a very interesting post by Uncle Wayne. Lovin' spoonfuls to ya!

Answer 10

True, it say that there is an order, even when it's not staring at you in the face. It also says that one illogical thought or action can ruin the entire system.