They vary greatly in design, but here's an image of one that is along similar lines to the OP's. I haven't tried to solve it yet, but it looks interesting!
]]>Here's a graphic of the puzzle with valid rules and their application.
]]>As for the name, I would suggest looking on the "Puzzle" page on Wikipedia, which has a clasified list of types of puzzles on its right.
]]>If I just make up a name for it, I'd name it "cross-parrallel function puzzle"...at least that's the first thing that came to my mind.
]]>Meanwhile, we are still stuck over a name for the type of puzzle ......
Bob
]]>I'd say this type of puzzle is called "confusing"
]]>No problem, the warning is appreciated. Better safe than sorry.
]]>EDIT spelling!
]]>When the string of letters "enters" one of the boxes, it does something something to it. You need to figure out what each box does and find out what the string of letters in the lower right hand side corner will look like.
]]>I was there too. Seemed harmless enough.
]]>I didn't understand the puzzle at all, but that's another story.
Bob
]]>What is up? What do you not think is cool about this? Please be specific.
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