Magic Squares

 

19th Century mahogany board with ceramic numbered balls.

The object is to arrange the balls so that the total value of every line (Vertical, Horizontal & Diagonal) adds to the same total.

 

 

 

 

This puzzle is one of the many puzzles described by Professor Hoffmann in his 1893 book. These two examples were manufactured by John Jaques and Co.

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