Core of the method
• Force 1 item among 5; the force item is always the 2nd from the left (fixed).
• Type: even N → Basic; odd N → Bounce.
• Side (Basic): start on the left if N ≡ 0 or 2 (mod 8), otherwise on the right.
• Side (Bounce): use N+1 with the same rule (and count moves).
• “Basic” counts points 1,2,3,4,5,4,3,2,1…; “Bounce” counts moves.
Tips
• Shortcuts: N Generate • Enter Check • H Help • Q Quick Start.
• New: ↑/↓ or W/S → Basic/Bounce • ←/→ or A/D → Left/Right • Space toggles type.
• Auto-advance: when correct, the next number is generated automatically; when wrong, nothing changes until you decide.
Mental example
N=22 → Basic; 22 ≡ 6 (mod 8) ⇒ start on the Right.
N=33 → Bounce; use 34 ⇒ 34 ≡ 2 (mod 8) ⇒ start on the Left.
Cheat-sheet
Type: even N → Basic; odd N → Bounce.
Side (Basic): start Left if N ≡ 0 or 2 (mod 8); otherwise Right.
Side (Bounce): use N+1 with the same rule.
Shortcuts: N • Enter • Ctrl+Enter Analyze N • H • Q •
↑/↓/W/S Type • ←/→/A/D Side • Space Toggle Type • Auto-advance on correct.
About the book
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Quinta: A Miracle in Five Parts here:
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