Broken X-Sums
(Published on 19. January 2021, 09:09 by Joseph nehme)
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- The clues outside the grid represent the sum of either the (X+1) or (X-1) digits along that row or column, Where X is the first number in that row or column. So basically they are X sums clues but instead of X, we have either X-1 or X+1. The solver must deduce which one is true.
Example: If the first digit along the row is 5 (X), the clue outside is the sum of either the first 4 digits (X-1) or the first 6 digits (X+1).
Penpa link for solving below:
Penpa link
As always, you feedback, comments and ratings are highly appreciated.
Solution code: Row 6 followed by column 4 no spaces (example 123456789987654321)
Comments
on 6. February 2025, 21:10 by renegade_duck
Sudokupad link if late solvers prefer that
https://sudokupad.app/rpwb7b8l22
on 19. April 2022, 19:39 by Richard
Fantastic concept; fantastic puzzle! Thx!
@Richard Thank you Richard :)
on 20. January 2021, 19:29 by Joseph nehme
@Mufasa Each clue can either be x+1 or x-1. It's not consistent.
on 20. January 2021, 19:18 by Mufasa
X+1 or X-1 is not consistent throughout the whole puzzle, correct?
on 20. January 2021, 12:44 by Joseph nehme
@SudokuExplorer Thank you. Glad you liked it :)
on 20. January 2021, 12:43 by Joseph nehme
@cdwg2000 Thank you.
on 19. January 2021, 19:00 by SudokuExplorer
Lovely variation on the X-sums rule :-)
on 19. January 2021, 09:45 by cdwg2000
This should be a sample question of the rule set, look forward to it.
