Comparing Methods for Solving Kuromasu Puzzles
Tim van Meurs · 2008
The goal of this bachelor thesis is to examine different methods for solving a Kuromasu puzzle, a Japanese binary determination puzzle with the goal of finding all the black and white cells in a puzzle to form a unique solution. The Kuromasu puzzle can be compared to the Nurikabe puzzle, which was invented by the same company as the Kuromasu puzzle. The different methods will be compared on success-rate and speed. Finally a conclusion will be given on which is the best of the compared methods for solving a puzzle using a computer and some possible fields for further research will be