Input-Output

🔢 Input-Output: Deciphering Patterns

📌 Overview

Mathematical reasoning and pattern recognition are key problem-solving skills. In this game, teams will compete head-to-head to uncover hidden rules governing input-output relationships.

Teams must analyze given input-output pairs, predict future outputs based on patterns, and earn points for correct answers. The challenge requires quick thinking, logical reasoning, and strategic decision-making.

🎯 Objective

  • Identify the hidden rule connecting input values to output values.
  • Use logic and pattern recognition to predict future outputs.
  • Earn points for correct predictions in a structured, rotating format.

📋 Event Details

  • All four team members compete.
  • Teams will be presented with several given input-output pairs at the start of the game.
  • One member at a time will attempt to predict the next output based on a given input.
  • Points are awarded for correct answers.
  • The game continues until all outputs are revealed or the time limit is reached.

📝 Game Rules & Flow

1️⃣ Initial Input-Output Display

  • A set of initial input-output pairs (e.g., four pairs) is displayed to all participants.
  • Teams have one minute to study the given data and look for a pattern.
  • No communication between teammates is allowed during this phase.

2️⃣ Rotating Turn-Based Guessing

  • Each round, an input value is presented to the next player in rotation.
  • The player has six seconds to guess the output or say “pass”.
  • If the guess is correct, the scorer says “yes,” the output is written on the board, and the next player attempts the next input.
  • If the guess is incorrect, the scorer says “no,” and the turn moves to the next player to guess the same output.
  • The round ends when two outputs are correctly identified OR every participant has had a turn that round.

3️⃣ Studying the Board Between Rounds

  • After each round, teams have 30 seconds to review all revealed inputs and outputs before the next round begins.
  • Players must remember previous results and refine their strategies.

4️⃣ Game Completion Conditions

The game ends when:

  1. All outputs are correctly identified, or
  2. The time limit (10 minutes) is reached.

🏆 Scoring System

Input Position Points per Correct Answer
First half of unknown outputs (e.g., positions 5-8) 2 points
Remaining unknown outputs (e.g., positions 9-16) 1 point
  • Players may only guess once per turn.
  • No team discussion or external materials are allowed.
  • Scores are totaled across all rounds.

📅 Game Flow Summary

Phase Action Time Limit
1️⃣ Initial Study Teams review the first few input-output pairs to determine a pattern. 1 minute
2️⃣ Guessing Rounds Players take turns predicting the next output value. 6 seconds per turn
3️⃣ Reflection Break Teams analyze revealed values before the next round. 30 seconds
4️⃣ End of Game The game ends when all values are revealed or after 10 minutes. 10 minutes max

🏅 Winning the Game

  • The team with the highest total score at the end wins.
  • In the case of a tie, the team with the fewest incorrect guesses wins.

📜 Final Summary

✅ Logical reasoning and pattern recognition are essential to success.
✅ Each round progresses as players attempt to determine the rule.
✅ Teams must think ahead and refine their strategy over multiple rounds.
✅ The team with the most points at the end wins.

Good luck, and may the best pattern-solvers win! 🎯🔢