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A combinatorial puzzle related to Latin squares.

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Combinations on superimposed latin squares

Can someone find two latin squares which, when superimposed give 13 combinations with 2 repetitions and 2 combinations with 5 repetitions? a..... b..... .a.... .b.... ..a... ..b... ...a.. ...b. …
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Taking turns adding a number 1,2,3 to a 3x3 matrix without repeating numbers in the rows or ...

Alice and Bob are playing a game on an initially empty 3x3 matrix. They take turns, and each turn: They add a number in {1,2,3} to an empty cell. They are not allowed to repeat a number in a row or …
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Tiling a 5x5 square with five pentominoes AND a Latin square

aaaab acbbb ccddb cddee cdeee Let's try to find a Latin square orthogonal mate. By symmetry, we begin with 1234. 5.... ..... ..... ..... We are forced to place a 1 and a 5 as follows (considering …
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