3x3 Magic Square

Move the numbers onto the squares such that the total of 3 numbers across vertically, horizontally or diagonally equals 15.









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Step-by-step Method

Start by putting the number 1 in the middle cell of the top row. Then move diagonally upward to the right to place the next number. Repeat the previous step for the rest of the numbers.

Exceptions: [ Please click the following links in sequence and note the change after each click before proceeding to the next ]
  1. ... if you come out of the square at the top of a column,
    place the number at the same positon of the bottom row.

  2. ... if you come out the square on the right of a row,
    place the number at the same position of the extreme left column.

  3. ... if the cell is occupied,
    place the number directly under the last number you placed.

    Regular moves: number 5 and number 6

  4. ... if you come out of the square from its top right corner,
    place the number directly under the last number you placed.

    Another example of Exception #2: number 8

    Another example of Exception #1: number 9
Try this method for a 5x5 square. Does it work?
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