Bizarro Killer
(Eingestellt am 12. Juni 2020, 05:38 Uhr von Strosahl)
8 digit sudoku, and the digits 1-8 are each used 8 times in the puzzle (like normal)
Number in the corner of a cage gives the sum of its digits (like normal killer sudoku)
However, normal sudoku rules DO NOT apply. Instead:
- Every row, column, and box contains exactly 1 non-unique digit, and is missing exactly 1 digit.
- Every number (1-8) is repeated in exactly 1 row, column, and box, and is missing in exactly 1 row, column, and box.
- Every cage contains exactly 1 non-unique digit
- Colored cells create additional cages that overlap normal cages (but they follow the same rules as the other cages)
Some examples for clarity:
- a 12 cage could be 2,8,2 or 3,3,6, etc, but not 2,3,7 (must have a repeated digit) nor 4,4,4 (only 1 repeated digit allowed)
- A row in the grid could be 1,4,2,3,5,6,3,8 (3 is repeated, 7 is missing)
Penpa link (with extra space to keep track of repeated and missing digits): https://tinyurl.com/y4r2p4hy
Lösungscode: Row 5, followed by Column 8
Kommentare
am 4. September 2020, 00:42 Uhr von Madmahogany
This has been on my backlog for a while, so glad I finally did it! Incredible puzzle!
am 1. September 2020, 16:53 Uhr von Philip
I also came across this via CTC's youtube comments.
Puzzle was very hard for me and provided a challenge until almost the end, because it requires us to think differently from the usual Sudoku rules.
Nonetheless I found it enjoyable enough, thanks to the setter for a great puzzle.
am 1. September 2020, 12:28 Uhr von Uskimaski
Came across this link while scrolling through the comments section of today's CTC "Sudoku Rules do not apply" video, posted by the creator himself! Great puzzle, was difficult for me, but managed to get it in the end! :)
am 31. Juli 2020, 16:16 Uhr von Mody
Wunderschön, es hat mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht.
am 24. Juli 2020, 16:11 Uhr von Strosahl
added penpa link
am 14. Juli 2020, 07:49 Uhr von Luigi
UltraLuigi..... that is really... funny! Nice to have you here!!!
am 14. Juli 2020, 07:08 Uhr von UltraLuigi
Wow
am 14. Juli 2020, 07:07 Uhr von UltraLuigi
Wow
am 18. Juni 2020, 22:51 Uhr von Strosahl
@Joe Average Okay, cool. No problem. I totally understand that. I was just curious if there was something that turned people off about it that I should consider for future constructions. I certainly don't keep up with all the new puzzles being posted, so I get that.
am 18. Juni 2020, 22:34 Uhr von Joe Average
I haven't touched this yet because of the sheer number of new puzzles being released right now. That's not to discourage you or anyone else from releasing new material, it's just that I can barely keep up with this release speed, and then some puzzles end up being left on the side for now, but I'll end up doing it later eventually. The basic premise seems interesting and requires new thinking, (definitely not bad at all) but seems like it'll require some time to wrap your head around.
am 18. Juni 2020, 22:19 Uhr von Strosahl
Anyone have input as to why so few solves? Too hard? Too complicated? Just not interested?
I'm genuinely curious for any feedback. Thanks!
