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Boyer enigma #4 · 4×4 magic square of cubes

Construct, or prove impossible, a 4×4 magic square using distinct positive cubed integers.

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The problem

Construct, or prove impossible, a 4×4 magic square using distinct positive cubed integers.

Open since2010cash contest launched
Last checked2026.07.27Catalog verification
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Reward offers

Offer 01€1,000Christian Boyer
Personal offer

The first person to construct the requested square, or prove it impossible where the enigma permits, wins the listed cash prize and a bottle of champagne. The sponsor’s page says eight prizes remain, totaling €6,500; confirm submission logistics before relying on the offer.

Sponsor page remains online but its last recorded winner update is from 2017.

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