Just sticks and shapes. Thematically plain, yet puzzling nonetheless.
- How many sides do the shapes have? Reveal Hint
- How many lines lead to each shape? Reveal Hint
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Just sticks and shapes. Thematically plain, yet puzzling nonetheless.
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What's the missing number?
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Can you determine how the shapes get their numbers and find the missing one?