is a logic-based puzzle that has similarities to Sudoku and Minesweeper. The objective is to locate 12 hidden 'Holes' on an 8×8 grid. The board contains a variable number of arrows, each of which points to at least one Hole. A count of the number of Holes is given for each Row and Column.
Originally appearing in Japanese puzzle magazines, Shinro was popularized by its appearance in Southwest Airline's Spirit Magazine.Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine, Fun and Games section It has since spawned web-based and iPhone versions.
Name New York-based puzzle-writing company Puzzability has been credited with coining the name Shinro in 2007.Shinropuzzles website Credit given to Puzzability for coining the name 'Shinro' The name translates to "compass bearing", referring to the arrows that point towards the Holes.Google Translate translation of
Availability Websites: Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine, Fun and Games section Downloadable PDF with four puzzles Sternenhimmel (Babelfish translation) German variation where each arrow points to only one Hole Evolutionary Algorithm for Generation of Entertaining Shinro Logic Puzzles by David Oranchak Online Shinro games
iPhone: Shinro Mines Jabeh with video tutorial Sudoku Shinro
Android: Shinro: Minefield
See also Logic puzzle
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External links Shinro tutorial Downloadable puzzles, Shinro tutorial, and a book