Digits in a Box Solution

Over the holidays, my six-year-old received the puzzle Digits in a Box. It is a lot of fun to try and puzzle out but sometimes I just want to put it away in the box. I’ve created this page with one answer for when I want to clean up.

Digits in a Box Answer

Step 1: Line Up the Numbers

Line up the numbers in the order 5 8 6 0 2 3 7 4 1 9

Step 2: Flip over the Two and Three

Flip over the 2, so it looks like you have two 5s and flip over the 3.

Step 3: Stack the First Five Digits

Stack up 5 8 6 0 2 in that order

Continue stacking all of the first five digits

Step 4: Insert the Three

Stand the 3 up and insert it into the stack from the side

Step 5: Insert the Seven

Turn the 7 upside-down and insert it into the stack from the top

Step 6: Add the Four to the Side

Add the 4 to the side so it nests with the end of the 7.

Step 7: Add the One to the Side

Add the 1 to the side, next to the 4.

Step 8: Add the Nine to the Side

Add the 9 next to the edge of the 3 that sticks out.

Sal Ferrarello (@salcode)

Sal is a PHP developer with a focus on the WordPress platform. He is a conference speaker with a background including Piano Player, Radio DJ, Magician/Juggler, Beach Photographer, and High School Math Teacher. Sal can be found professionally at WebDevStudios, where he works as a senior backend engineer.