Try 3 Puzzle Challenges from Zeno's Coding Adventures
Experience a 60-second taste of the computer science concepts inside our paperback books! Solve all 3 mini-levels below, then print the Free 18-Page Pencil-and-Paper Pack for 100% screen-free practice.
Guide Zeno to the Strawberry in 4 Steps
Zeno starts at the bottom-left corner. Select 4 directional arrows to build an algorithm that reaches the strawberry without hitting any rocks.
Decode the 0s & 1s Pixel Picture
Computers store images as binary bits: 1 means ON (Shaded) and 0 means OFF (Blank). Click every square containing a 1 to reveal the hidden icon.
Crack the Secret Alien Cipher
Each letter in the transmission S - P - D - L was shifted forward by 1 step in the alphabet. Locate each letter in the bottom Code row and enter the Real letter directly above it.
| Real: | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code: | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U |
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