1. Tents & Trees study 4
8 steps in the included checked route. Try the board first, then compare the reasoning.
PRACTICE COLLECTION
Let one tent change the board
Use tent exclusion zones and remaining row or column totals together. Check how an elimination changes the next line rather than placing tents from appearance.
Print these three studies with answers
Start with a decision
TRY IT 1 · tents-spacing-1
| C11 | C21 | C30 | C41 | C51 | C62 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R11 | ||||||
| R21 | ||||||
| R30 | ||||||
| R42 | ||||||
| R50 | ||||||
| R62 |
What can you justify?
Use the tent spacing technique. What does it prove about R1C4? Treat the displayed starting marks as established facts.
Written explanation
The tent at R2C5 excludes all touching squares, including diagonals. Mark R1C4 as grass.
TRY IT 2 · tents-counts-1
| C11 | C21 | C30 | C41 | C51 | C62 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R11 | ||||||
| R21 | ||||||
| R30 | ||||||
| R42 | ||||||
| R50 | ||||||
| R62 |
What can you justify?
Use the remaining counts technique. What does it prove about R2C5? Treat the displayed starting marks as established facts.
Written explanation
Row 2 needs 1 tents and already has 0. Its 1 remaining candidate square must all be tents because every candidate is needed.
Apply the ideas to a complete board
These are fixed original studies, not new daily puzzles. The three study links below and this collection’s printable pack use identical starting positions. Their checked solution routes are included on each practice page. A collection’s technique drills may also appear in its lessons.
2. Tents & Trees study 5
9 steps in the included checked route. Try the board first, then compare the reasoning.
3. Tents & Trees study 6
9 steps in the included checked route. Try the board first, then compare the reasoning.