Advanced Solving Techniques

Advanced Strategies

Once you've mastered the basics, these advanced techniques will help you tackle the most challenging pips games.

Constraint Propagation

Learn to identify how placing one domino affects the possibilities for other regions.

Pattern Recognition

  • Recognize common patterns in sum regions
  • Identify impossible combinations early
  • Use symmetry to your advantage

Backtracking Strategy

When stuck, systematically try different approaches and learn when to backtrack.

Pro Tips

  1. Always check for unique solutions in equal regions first
  2. Use the process of elimination for sum regions
  3. Look for forced moves where only one domino can fit
  4. Consider the rotation of dominoes carefully