What is the Pitari math puzzle?
Pitari is an arithmetic puzzle played with six number tiles. Everyone playing on the same local date gets the same daily puzzle, on the web and in the app. Solve it, compare your move count, and share a spoiler-free result.
How to play the number puzzle
- Tap a number, an operator (+ − × ÷), then another number.
- The two tiles become one new tile showing the result. You can use that result in your next calculation.
- Make a tile equal to the target to solve the puzzle. You do not need to use all six starting numbers.
- Subtraction must give a positive result, and division must divide evenly. Use Undo to go back one move.
Worked example: make 108
Example tiles: 7, 8, 2, 2, 15, 25. This is an illustration, not today’s puzzle.
7 × 8 = 56 56 − 2 = 54 54 × 2 = 108
There are two separate 2 tiles, so each can be used once. The 15 and 25 can stay unused: reaching 108 is enough.
Back to today’s puzzle ↑Three ways to approach this brain teaser
Choosing the numbers and planning a route is part of the puzzle. Revisit the example above and see how the same tiles can lead to 108 in different ways.
Work backward from the target
Think of 108 as 54 × 2. Now you need to make 54: that is 56 − 2, and 56 is 7 × 8. Working backward turns one large target into a series of smaller steps.
Find another route with the same tiles
The same tiles also allow 25 − 7 = 18, then 8 − 2 = 6, then 18 × 6 = 108. This route leaves the other 2 and the 15 unused. Seeing 108 as 18 × 6 reveals a different combination.
Compare the move counts
Both worked solutions take three moves. In today’s puzzle, first aim to reach the target, then compare your result with the minimum move count. If you get stuck along the way, use Undo to try a different combination.
Back to today’s puzzle ↑Frequently asked questions
Can I play for free in my browser?
Yes. The web version offers one free daily puzzle with no sign-up. An internet connection is required to load the puzzle and check your calculations.
Do I have to use all six numbers?
No. Each tile can be used once, but the new tile produced by a calculation can be used in a later move. You can leave some starting tiles unused.
Is every puzzle solvable?
Yes. Every Pitari puzzle has at least one solution. There may be several different ways to reach the target.
Is PAR the shortest possible solution?
PAR is a suggested move count. Pitari checks the true minimum after you solve the puzzle, so a solution shorter than PAR may exist.
How can I play more puzzles?
The iPhone app includes Endless mode. Play the first five puzzles, then choose a rewarded ad to unlock five more. A one-time ad-removal purchase unlocks unlimited play.
When does the daily puzzle change?
A new puzzle is available each local calendar day. Players on the same date get the same puzzle, including in the app.
Do I need to be good at math?
You only need addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. There are no equations or advanced formulas to learn, and each result appears on a new tile. Start with the worked example and try combining the numbers.
Keep going beyond the daily puzzle
The iPhone app adds Endless mode, streaks, widgets and achievements. Enjoyed today’s puzzle? Continue in the app.
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