Mazes & patterns
Pattern recognition — rules and where to play
PATTERN RECOGNITION · Number sequence / Visual pattern / What comes next
Given a run of numbers or figures, infer the next. It tests induction and "seeing in another dimension".
- Origin
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- Difficulty
- ★★★★★ 2–4 / 5
- Time
- 5–20 min
- Grid
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- Sites
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Rules
- A sequence of numbers, shapes or symbols is given.
- Goal: find the rule and give the next item or fill the gap.
- The rule may be arithmetic, geometric, alternating, or cross-dimensional (rotation).
How to start
Difference the neighbours first
Sequences: take differences; it often reveals arithmetic or second-order laws.
Check for alternation
Odd and even positions each following a law is a frequent trap.
Change dimension
Figure puzzles: look beyond count — rotation, symmetry, layers often key.
Where players get stuck
- Watching one law only and missing odd/even alternation.
- Taking a coincidence for a law on too small a sample.
Play Pattern recognition
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About this page
- Last updated 2026-09-22
- Source Curated compilation of established puzzle rules and listed third-party play sites
- Audience Players learning Pattern recognition rules or looking for online sites to play
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