Six-pack Linked Sudokus #3
(Published on 25. February 2021, 03:49 by Genomico)
Another linked sudokus puzzle as sequel to part 1 and part 2. So, one large puzzle consisting of six different variants of 6x6 sudokus, which are all linked together by circles.
A digit in a circle or outside the sudoku EITHER has to be placed in one of the first two cells in the corresponding direction OR it acts as a skyscraper clue, indicating the number of visible skyscrapers from that side. Click here for the rules of a skyscraper sudoku.
When the digit is valid as a skycraper clue it cannot occur in one of the first two cells from that side in the same sudoku (see examples below).
A circle must contain one digit from 1 to 6 and is an outside clue for both adjacent puzzles. It can be skyscraper clue for both puzzles, or a 'first-2-cells' clue for both, or a skyscraper clue for one and a 'first-2-cells' clue for the other (see examples below).
Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply to all sudokus, so every row, column and region must contain the digits 1 to 6. The different variants in the puzzle:
1) Mathrax sudoku: rules.
2) Classic sudoku.
3) Killer sudoku: rules.
4) Arrow sudoku: rules.
5) German Whispers sudoku: Adjacent digits along the marked grey lines have a difference of at least three.
6) Battenburg sudoku: rules. All possible markings are given.
The puzzle is also available on Penpa.
I hope you'll find the logic in each puzzle and enjoy solving it :)
Some examples:
The examples below show situations where you can place the digit in the circle with information of only one puzzle (because the digit cannot be a skyscraper clue and also occur in one of the first two cells). The circled digit can then be used as a clue for the other puzzle.
The examples below show situations where you need information of both puzzles to place the digit in the circle. In these examples there is only one digit that is a valid clue for both puzzles.
The examples below show how circled digits can help placing digits in the sudoku. The question marks can only be one digit; otherwise the circled digit would not be a valid clue.
And the puzzle:
A digit in a circle or outside the sudoku EITHER has to be placed in one of the first two cells in the corresponding direction OR it acts as a skyscraper clue, indicating the number of visible skyscrapers from that side. Click here for the rules of a skyscraper sudoku.
When the digit is valid as a skycraper clue it cannot occur in one of the first two cells from that side in the same sudoku (see examples below).
A circle must contain one digit from 1 to 6 and is an outside clue for both adjacent puzzles. It can be skyscraper clue for both puzzles, or a 'first-2-cells' clue for both, or a skyscraper clue for one and a 'first-2-cells' clue for the other (see examples below).
Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply to all sudokus, so every row, column and region must contain the digits 1 to 6. The different variants in the puzzle:
1) Mathrax sudoku: rules.
2) Classic sudoku.
3) Killer sudoku: rules.
4) Arrow sudoku: rules.
5) German Whispers sudoku: Adjacent digits along the marked grey lines have a difference of at least three.
6) Battenburg sudoku: rules. All possible markings are given.
The puzzle is also available on Penpa.
I hope you'll find the logic in each puzzle and enjoy solving it :)
Some examples:
The examples below show situations where you can place the digit in the circle with information of only one puzzle (because the digit cannot be a skyscraper clue and also occur in one of the first two cells). The circled digit can then be used as a clue for the other puzzle.
The examples below show situations where you need information of both puzzles to place the digit in the circle. In these examples there is only one digit that is a valid clue for both puzzles.
The examples below show how circled digits can help placing digits in the sudoku. The question marks can only be one digit; otherwise the circled digit would not be a valid clue.
And the puzzle:
Solution code: The 3rd row of all puzzles, in the right order: Mathrax-Classic-Killer-Arrow-German whispers-Battenburg (36 digits in total).
Last changed on on 19. October 2021, 21:07
Solved by swaroop2012, ArchonE, marcmees, bigger, cdwg2000, Bluey, universe42, MagnusJosefsson, polar, jchan18, Jesper, zlotnleo, Uhu, tinounou, moss, DamnedLight, Willy Wonka, ibag, sudocolor, Mody, ... Krokant, NikolaZ, ManuH, ffricke, RJBlarmo, Zzzyxas, jkl, Playmaker6174, Vebby, Blake Saligia, kishy72, dunder, darksida, Greg, Silverstep, flaemmchen, DaleVandermeer, saoer, Mitsunari, aqefwf
Comments
on 17. January 2022, 19:19 by Playmaker6174
Very clever design with lots of tight logics throughout the solve :)
on 25. February 2021, 06:55 by swaroop2012
Well design and super fun.
