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    Magic Squares are an ancient puzzle where numbers 1 through 9 are arranged in a grid so that the sum of each row, column and diagonal is the same. The puzzle originated in China over 2,500 years ago and was also part of early Indian and Egyptian cultures. This document provides instructions for constructing a Magic Squares puzzle using circular disks numbered 1 through 9 to arrange on a game board, with the objective being to arrange the numbers so that all rows, columns and diagonals sum to the same number.

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    Magic Squares are an ancient puzzle where numbers 1 through 9 are arranged in a grid so that the sum of each row, column and diagonal is the same. The puzzle originated in China over 2,500 years ago and was also part of early Indian and Egyptian cultures. This document provides instructions for constructing a Magic Squares puzzle using circular disks numbered 1 through 9 to arrange on a game board, with the objective being to arrange the numbers so that all rows, columns and diagonals sum to the same number.

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    Magic Squares are an ancient puzzle where numbers 1 through 9 are arranged in a grid so that the sum of each row, column and diagonal is the same. The puzzle originated in China over 2,500 years ago and was also part of early Indian and Egyptian cultures. This document provides instructions for constructing a Magic Squares puzzle using circular disks numbered 1 through 9 to arrange on a game board, with the objective being to arrange the numbers so that all rows, columns and diagonals sum to the same number.

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    Magic Squares are an ancient puzzle where numbers 1 through 9 are arranged in a grid so that the sum of each row, column and diagonal is the same. The puzzle originated in China over 2,500 years ago and was also part of early Indian and Egyptian cultures. This document provides instructions for constructing a Magic Squares puzzle using circular disks numbered 1 through 9 to arrange on a game board, with the objective being to arrange the numbers so that all rows, columns and diagonals sum to the same number.

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    The Magic Square

    Grades 7-8
    Summary
    Magic Squares are among the oldest and widely known puzzles in the world. The puzzle was discovered by the Chinese around 650BC and was
    also part of ancient Indian and Egyptian cultures. Great combination of logical reasoning and number sense. Do a Google search on Magic
    Squares, you will be amazed.

    Equipment Needed
    Puzzle Play Mat
    Nine circular disks, numbered from 1 to 9.
    A sign that explains how to play and how to set up the challenge
    Add your own artwork and story to make the puzzle your own

    HOW TO PLAY Puzzle Set Up


    Set out the Puzzle Play Mat and place the 9 numbered
    tokens on the mat in ready position

    Your Objective
    Arrange the numbers 1 through 9 in the squares of the
    board so that the sum of every row, column and 3-square
    diagonal is the same.

    2 7 4
    9 5 1 =15
    3
    8 6 =15

    Solution
    If you need the solution – and we recommend you work
    really hard to figure this out yourself! – please have your
    team captain visit our website at
    www.ThinkFun.com/FamilyPlayPrograms/Brainsteasers

    c ThinkFun Inc. 1321 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA 22314 USA. All Rights Reserved.

    Cut and color these objects to form your puzzle, or find your own objects to use and create your own story and artwork.

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