🎨 Use Randomized Symbols in Chain Puzzles

🧭 Overview

Want to go beyond regular Sudoku numbers? With Meta Puzzles, you can create Chain Puzzles that use letters, colors, images, roman numerals, or even a custom number range — and randomize which symbols appear.

This tutorial shows how to use the Randomize Set feature to generate visually unique and engaging puzzles using alternate symbol types.

🧩 Required Modules

🧰 First time using the base tool?
Start with the Getting Started Guide

🛠️ Preparation

Before you begin:

Decide which symbol type you’d like to use (e.g. Letters, Colors, Images)
Make sure your symbol sets (like images or colors) are loaded and ready
Select a grid size: 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9

🔢 Step-by-Step: Create a Chain Puzzle with Random Symbols

1. Select “Chain” Layout

In the Layout tab, choose Chain from the dropdown
Set Quantity to how many puzzles you want in the chain (e.g. 5 = five puzzles linked together)

2. Choose Your Symbol Type

In the Settings tab, select a Symbol Type:
- Numbers
- Letters (A–Z)
- Roman Numerals
- Colors
- Images

3. Enable Randomization

Enable the Randomize Set checkbox
This tells the software to select a random subset of symbols from the full list

🔄 Important: The random selection happens once per chain run. All puzzles in the chain will use the same randomized set.

4. Set Your Symbol Pool (Optional)

If using numbers:

You can define a custom range (e.g. 1–100)
Or enter a specific list (e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 for prime numbers)

5. Adjust Result Area Text (Optional)

In the Layout tab, set Result Text (e.g. “Hint” or “Step Clue”)
Choose position (Top/Bottom)

6. Preview and Create

Use Next Preview to check your design
Click Create to generate and save your chain puzzle set

🎉 Outcome

You now have a visually unique Chain Puzzle using randomized symbols—ready for puzzle books, education, or themed printable games.