Treasure Maps Sudoku
(Published on 14. September 2020, 05:27 by Eggr)
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Cells with the same shape are clues on a "treasure map", where the value of each clue denotes its distance from the hidden treasure cell.
There are 3 distinct treasure maps: Circles, Triangles, Squares. Each map points to a different hidden treasure cell.
The 3 hidden treasure cells all have the same value: X, which must be discovered.
Treasure Map Example:
Sudoku Puzzle:
Penpa Link to solve online
Hint:
Highlight text below to reveal a hint:
[Hint] Anything on a perpendicular bisector is equidistant from the endpoints (use that info, and it can help you solve this!)
Hint provided by user panthchesh [/Hint]
This is my first time making a Sudoku without any numerical clues, let me know what you think of the rule-set.
Created by: Greg Rodgers Powers
Solution code: Digits of the column that contains the Triangle Map's Treasure (top to bottom):
Comments
on 27. September 2020, 22:46 by Eggr
Thanks for all the feedback.
@Ours brun & @Phistomefel:
Harder versions of this puzzle are now out:
id=0004DE
on 25. September 2020, 02:11 by bob
Fun new idea, just right difficulty thanks!
on 14. September 2020, 22:34 by Phistomefel
That was a fun and fresh idea. I enjoyed the puzzle and would be interested in a harder version of it.
on 14. September 2020, 22:15 by SudokuExplorer
I really enjoyed the treasure hunt! Very fun concept :-)
on 14. September 2020, 21:22 by Eggr
Adding a Hint for those who want it.
on 14. September 2020, 20:16 by MagnusJosefsson
Very nice and a fresh idea. Perhaps a bit easier than the 3 stars indicated?
on 14. September 2020, 19:31 by Noggin
I definitely enjoyed it, many thanks
