Panorama
(Published on 24. March 2021, 22:19 by Mark Sweep)
Back with another Skyscraper variant after my previous one (Dense Populations). This one is definitely more ridiculous. It might be a bit of a strange one to wrap your head around, but once you do, the solve path shouldn't be too bad. Enjoy!
Rules
Standard sudoku rules apply. A killer cage sums to the number in the top left of the cage and cannot repeat digits.
Every cell in the grid is a building, with the digit in the cell indicating its height. The first digit in the row/column of a clue is X. The clue then indicates how many skyscrapers are seen from the Xth digit in the row/column, when looking in all four directions and not including the Xth digit itself. Note: '>6' means greater than 6.
For example, a clue in row 5 with an 8 in R5C1 would indicate how many skyscrapers are seen when standing on R5C8 (at ground level) and looking in each orthogonal direction. The height of R5C8 itself would not matter in this case.
Solution code: Row 5
Comments
on 28. July 2021, 17:55 by Mark Sweep
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on 15. April 2021, 12:46 by Mark Sweep
@StefanSch This puzzle is definitely one that does not fully suit everyone's taste. Thank you for trying it though!
on 14. April 2021, 14:00 by StefanSch
The idea is nice, but to much trial and error for me.
on 12. April 2021, 14:00 by Mark Sweep
Thank you Magnus! I am glad you liked the entire solve.
on 11. April 2021, 15:34 by MagnusJosefsson
Very nice! Really original, and remains challenging and interesting all the way through.
on 8. April 2021, 10:55 by Mark Sweep
Thanks Statistica! Nice to hear you did well on the solution path.
on 31. March 2021, 08:07 by Statistica
Beautiful! Every step logical and not very hard to find.
on 29. March 2021, 15:42 by Mark Sweep
Thank you @SudokuExplorer! Following your comment, I tried the puzzles you recommended and can definitely recommend people who liked Panorama to try 0004C7, it's an awesome puzzle!
on 27. March 2021, 18:34 by SudokuExplorer
I really liked the idea of teleporting around a city and taking a view of the landscape. The interaction of the killer cages and multi-directional skyscraper clues was excellent! :-)
Those interested in multi-directional skyscraper clues (without teleporting), may also want to try Chalb's 6x6 puzzle (id=00015K) or my 8x8 puzzle (id=0004C7).
on 26. March 2021, 13:50 by Mark Sweep
Thank you both! It's good to hear you had fun with it.
on 25. March 2021, 23:27 by glum_hippo
I had a _great_ time with this one, the logic is very chewy though. Be warned!
on 25. March 2021, 22:31 by marcmees
ridiculous idea with lots of fun. Thanks
