Chinese Logic

Chinese Logic is a puzzle game in which you move a sequence of numbers from point A through a pattern of lines to a destination point. Numbers must be placed in descending order, and transfers are made one at a time by entering the origin and destination letters.

Three auxiliary points—B, C, and D—can hold numbers, but a number may only be added to a point if it is lower than the last number already placed there. The game tracks elapsed time and moves, displays the minimum number of moves required, and allows moves to be undone with the clear key.

Variations

Nine additional variations change the blocked path to point D and the number of figures in the puzzle. The minimum move counts range from 1 move for one figure to 511 moves for nine figures.

• 1 figure: 1 move
• 2 figures: 3 moves
• 3 figures: 7 moves
• 4 figures: 15 moves
• 5 figures: 31 moves
• 6 figures: 63 moves
• 7 figures: 127 moves
• 8 figures: 255 moves
• 9 figures: 511 moves

Developed by Philips Europe and published by Philips Brasil in 1979 for Magnavox Odyssey 2 and Odyssey 2 / Videopac G7000.