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Beat the Algorithm

Think like a computer

How does a computer sort, search and find its way? Trace a sort step by step, think like binary search and find the shortest route. Three quick rounds every day.

Today’s challenge: choose a difficulty

Practice past rounds

How to play

  1. 13 short rounds every day — one for each mode.
  2. 2Pick your answer and check it. Daily answers are checked on the server, so everyone plays fair.
  3. 3Read the explanation: every reveal shows the real numbers behind the trick.
  4. 4Come back tomorrow: a new challenge unlocks at midnight, Tashkent time. Keep your streak going!

Modes · 3 modes

  • Trace the sort

    Predict the list after a few passes of a sorting algorithm.

  • Binary search

    Tap the positions binary search checks, in order.

  • Shortest path

    Find the shortest route across a small map.

What you will learn

  • Follow how bubble, selection and insertion sort move numbers around
  • Understand why binary search needs so few checks
  • Find shortest paths and see where the greedy shortcut goes wrong