Foggy on the Details
(Eingestellt am 7. August 2024, 01:28 Uhr von ThePedallingPianist)
Many thanks to my dad, Justin V and ViKingPrime for excellent testing and feedback.
Oh! You're solving my puzzle, aren't you? That's so exciting! Oh, right, the rules... what were they... Okay, yes, here we go:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply (obviously).
- Red lines are "Modular" lines: every 3-cell sequence on a red line contains a digit from {1,4}, {2,5} and {3,6}.
- Blue lines are "Region Sum" lines: box borders divide them into multiple (at least two) segments, which have the same sum.
- Lines only move orthogonally.
- Lines can't share cells with other lines.
- Red lines are "Modular" lines -- wait, did I do that one already? I can't remember...
- Cages are uh.... hmm... oh yeah, "Killer Cages!" Digits in them can't repeat, and their sum is always always always given in the Upper Left corner (the leftmost cell of the topmost row of the cage). And they don't overlap.
- I'm covering most of the grid, but if you place a correct digit, I'll clear from that cell and the cells around it.
Whew! I'm sure those were all the rules. Oh, I'm so hopeful that you can solve it!
-- Karl the Fog
Lösungscode: Row 1 (top), left to right
Kommentare
am 3. Oktober 2024, 15:54 Uhr von shortcp1
Maybe my favorite sudoku of all time
am 28. September 2024, 23:28 Uhr von MattJones
Just superb. So original, witty, clever and enjoyable. Thank you.
am 19. August 2024, 02:11 Uhr von fajoogaloo
Absolutely hilarious! Haven't laughed this much at a puzzle since April. Too much fun :)
am 13. August 2024, 23:07 Uhr von ThePedallingPianist
Thank you for all the wonderful positive feedback on this puzzle - we are overwhelmed by the response!
Thanks also for the comments relating to some confusion around region sum lines. No assumptions are needed to solve the puzzle, but as several solvers missed or misinterpreted the word "multiple", I have now provided further clarification: "(at least two)".
am 13. August 2024, 20:02 Uhr von geekpuzzles
Grinning, laughing, and shouting in joy as I worked through this!
am 12. August 2024, 22:53 Uhr von hrezs
I agree with the others about the region sum assumption. Ruins the back half of the puzzle for me
am 12. August 2024, 08:02 Uhr von sfushidahardy
Incredible puzzle! The creativity went beyond my expectations, despite my already very high expectations of creativity!
am 11. August 2024, 15:16 Uhr von AdarshN
Absolutely incredible, this one really broke my brain in the best way
am 11. August 2024, 14:19 Uhr von isajo4002
Crazy puzzle
am 10. August 2024, 22:06 Uhr von koarla
Lovely puzzle!
There's just one point where I felt unsure about my solution path: I needed to assume that the Region Sum Line from box 4 continues to box 6, but technically it could have just stayed in its own box (and be completely meaningless).
Since Simon did the same on CTC (https://youtu.be/7KxugQBUi-A?si=EmoE318OdgzhKMwO&t=1787 ) I assume it's fine, or is there another solution path that works without this assumption?
am 9. August 2024, 16:21 Uhr von Klausku
One of the most brilliant constructions I have ever seen.
am 8. August 2024, 20:20 Uhr von vfig
wild. just wild!
am 8. August 2024, 19:12 Uhr von saturnic
espectacular!!
am 8. August 2024, 16:28 Uhr von koba1917
out of this world amazing. Had the biggest smile on my face through the whole thing. This puzzle made my day and is one of the most fun I've ever done.
am 8. August 2024, 11:32 Uhr von Cosinus
Screaming, laughing, jumping up. This puzzle brings out everything!
Thank you very much!!!❤️
am 8. August 2024, 07:46 Uhr von virus_dave
Oh my, this was lovely! What a fantastic idea and so well executed. I groaned each time "it" happened, but overall this is now one of my favorite puzzles of all time. Incredibly well done!
am 8. August 2024, 01:38 Uhr von DubiousMobius
What a delight, from bottom to top! I don't think I've ever used so many coloring schemes over the course of a 6x6...
am 7. August 2024, 23:12 Uhr von Hay-in-needlestack
This was ridiculous and clever, thanks for making a nice ending to my less than happy day!
am 7. August 2024, 22:40 Uhr von Laake
such a fun adventure this one, loved it
am 7. August 2024, 21:54 Uhr von LehanLehan
This is great and very fun, thank you very much for the puzzle.
am 7. August 2024, 21:24 Uhr von WildEnte
I think... Uh... I maybe liked this one. Probably a lot, I guess?!
I will strive forget everything about this puzzle as quickly as possible, so I can enjoy it again!
am 7. August 2024, 20:27 Uhr von TulsaTimmy
This puzzle was so good I had to register and rate/comment on it.
am 7. August 2024, 19:27 Uhr von smckinley
Fantastic and so funny! Great idea.
am 7. August 2024, 19:02 Uhr von Jacob1531
Interesting concept. Had a great time solving this one.
am 7. August 2024, 18:48 Uhr von vitaminz
tricksy little hobbitses...
I expect nothing less coming from this pair!
am 7. August 2024, 14:39 Uhr von anyeyeball
Very nice and very naughty. Thank you for the hilarious puzzle!
am 7. August 2024, 14:31 Uhr von Franjo
One of the funniest puzzles I’ve ever solved. Made me laugh out loud nearly every step when the fog cleared… Thank you very much for creating and sharing this great Sudoku-joke.
am 7. August 2024, 13:46 Uhr von kublai
Amazing!
am 7. August 2024, 13:01 Uhr von Myxo
Brilliant!
am 7. August 2024, 08:54 Uhr von Big Tiger
I'm going to have to watch someone solve this because I could not get a single digit without first guessing.
am 7. August 2024, 08:05 Uhr von Nordy
Loved this! I’m inspired to dust off an idea I’ve been trying to make work for over a year…
am 7. August 2024, 05:47 Uhr von SamuPiano
Hilarious puzzle! I really enjoyed solving this one, but I do feel like it's probably 3* at most.
am 7. August 2024, 03:31 Uhr von ashisstuff
what a ridiculous (yet perfectly constructed) puzzle. loved every minute of it
am 7. August 2024, 02:21 Uhr von ViKingPrime
This is what I imagine it must feel like to live through a Monty Python sketch.
