When X-Sums meet Killer
(Published on 8. February 2021, 14:36 by Joseph nehme)
- Normal Standard rules apply.
- Clues outside the grid are X-Sums. They represent the sum of the first X digits in the row or column where X is the first number along that row or column.
- Normal Killer Sudoku rules apply: The digits inside a cage sum to the total indicated on the top left corner of the cage. Digits cannot repeat inside cages.
- Each cage total is indicated in the same row or column as an X-Sum clue. (I color coded each cage total and its respective X-Sum clue so that the clues can be identified easily)
- The killer cages themselves must be deduced and drawn by the solver. The cage can have any shape but the number of the digits it contains must be equal to X (Same X as the X-Sum clue). Note: The killer cage total must always be at the top left corner.
- Cages may not Overlap.
F-puzzle link for solving below:
F-Puzzle link
As always, your feedback, comments and ratings are highly appreciated. Enjoy :)
Solution code: Row 5 followed by column 9 no spaces (example 123456789987654321)
Comments
on 1. November 2022, 17:35 by Playmaker6174
Absolute banger of a puzzle! I actually couldn't be able to spot a lot in the first 15 mins but after spotting certain deductions, the puzzle flowed very well. I especially loved those 14 cages ;)
@Playmaker6174 Thank you my friend :)
on 14. February 2021, 08:01 by Joseph nehme
@Krokant Yes it does look scary with so few clues but as you said it's approachable. Am glad u enjoyed it. :)
on 14. February 2021, 02:43 by Krokant
That went a lot smoother than expected. It's not as difficult as it looks at first glance. I had a blast solving this. Great puzzle!
on 10. February 2021, 07:44 by Joseph nehme
@marcmees Thank you for solving it. Yes I think solvers are getting scared of the minimal number of clues when in fact the puzzle in general is quite straightforward and not too difficult. I'm glad you liked it :)
on 9. February 2021, 23:39 by marcmees
For some time it looks as if this puzzle doesn't offer enough hints to get started and to solve it logically, but in the end it does and it is a very beautiful solving path as well. thanks
