Playtime with Pentominoes and Python

Pentominoes are shapes made by connecting five squares edge to edge. They are like Tetris shapes, but with an extra square attached. There are 12 different pentominoes (or 18 if you don't allow them to be flipped over).

These shapes can be arranged to create many fun and interesting shapes. In my presentation, I will show how Python can be used to solve pentomino puzzles, using only a few lines of code. I will also show that the same code can be used to solve other puzzles, such as Sudoku and the Soma cube.

I will bring several sets of pentominoes for participants to play with, and I will leave plenty of time for creative exploration. Children are welcome to attend!

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