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Logic that can traverse all possible layouts, but not checking every combination of identical pieces?

Suppose we have a grid of arbitrary size, which is filled by blocks of various widths and heights. There are many 2x2 blocks (meaning they take a total of 4 cells in the grid) and many 3x3 blocks, as ...
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Finding shapes in 2D Array, then optimising

I've just been allowed an image...The image below from my game shows some darkened blocks, which have been recognised as being part of a "T" shape. As can be seen, the code has darkened the blocks ...
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Creating an interactive grid for a puzzle game

I am trying to make a slitherlink game, and am not too sure how to approach creating the game, more specifically the grid structure on which the puzzle will be played on. This is what a empty and ...
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Efficient algorithm for match-3 block detection and clearing?

So I'm making a game with elements of a match-3 puzzler (e.g. Columns, Bejeweled, Tetris Attack). However, I don't know where to begin in terms of creating an algorithm that lets me detect matches ...