Little Killer Thermo Sudoku
(Published on 30. September 2020, 23:40 by Willy Wonka)
This Sudoku is inspired by a few puzzles which use the same set of rules, check out Jesper's and Phistomefel's incredible creations if you haven't already!
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Every row, column and box must contain the digits from 1-9.
Normal little killer sudoku rules apply. Clues outside the grid indicate the sum of the digits on the indicated diagonal.
Normal thermometer rules apply. Digits must strictly increase along a thermometer, starting from the bulb end.
Any ratings and comments are very much appreciated! Happy solving :)
Solution code: Row 2 and column 8
Comments
on 28. April 2024, 04:45 by Willy Wonka
Updated online solving links
on 19. October 2020, 05:08 by smistry
Thanks for the puzzle, enjoyed solving it.
on 13. October 2020, 17:28 by DiMono
Very nice, as always. Took me way too long to eliminate what I'd placed on R9C6 from R7C4, which would have sped things up a little. Oh well.
@DiMono All part of the fun haha! Thanks for your comment :)
on 7. October 2020, 09:19 by cdwg2000
Subtle, beyond words!
@cdwg2000 Thank you!
on 5. October 2020, 12:40 by Phistomefel
Thanks for the beautiful puzzle, Willy Wonka! I was especially delighted by the opening idea. :)
@Phistomefel Thank you for your lovely comment! I am very pleased that you enjoyed the puzzle
on 4. October 2020, 04:14 by harrison
I loved how tight the solution path was. Beautifully done
@harrison Very glad you enjoyed it, cheers :)
on 2. October 2020, 15:30 by Jesper
Great puzzle! The clues work together really nicely!
@Jesper Thank you so much :)
on 1. October 2020, 15:08 by Joseph nehme
@Willy Wonka what an amazing puzzle. Not easy to find the logic. But absolutely exquisite. I enjoyed it a lot. Once again you prove that you are one of the best setter out there. Cheers mate. :)
@Joseph nehme wow, you're too kind! That means a lot, thank you! And thank you for solving the puzzle, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it :)
on 30. September 2020, 23:53 by mandourin
Once again, you manage to build a great solving path leading to a unique solution while giving so little information to work with. Beautiful!
@mandourin Thanks for your kind words!
on 30. September 2020, 23:49 by Djmelee3000
Another great puzzle! Looking forward to more. :)
@Djmelee3000 I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much Dj :)
