The Distrix Puzzle Book

Rig the election districts ... or make them fair!

150 pages
Paperback
Ages: 14+
Size: 8"x5.5"x0.4"

The Distrix Puzzle Book contains 90 brainteasers that provide insight into America's gerrymandering problem.  Challenging and fun, Distrix puzzles show how election districts can be rigged in favor of different parties and how they can be made fair.

The Distrix Puzzle Book is for puzzle buffs, people interested in politics, and high school and university instructors who want to give their students an eye-opening lesson about American politics.

The book's 90 puzzles are arranged in 30 trios.  Each puzzle trio asks you to draw election districts for a fictional 50-50 swing state that are (A) rigged in favor of Party A, (B) rigged in favor of Party B, or (C) made fair.  An example of a Distrix puzzle trio is shown below.

Solution to Puzzle A:

Solution to Puzzle B:

Solution to Puzzle C:

Each Distrix puzzle has two versions: basic and advanced.  The advanced version (shown above) has more specific requirements and is more difficult because it asks you to favor Party A, favor Party B, or make fair districts to the maximum possible extent.  The basic version asks you to do the same to a modest extent.

Praise for The Distrix Puzzle Book

"This is a great exercise to teach perseverance, logic, and trial and error in addition to the political issue at hand. The puzzles are very challenging." - Academics' Choice Awards Reviewer

"This is a phenomenal way to educate people about a serious issue - without ruffling feathers." - Academics' Choice Awards Reviewer