Cutting Corners (by jovi_al & Qodec)
(Published on 4. September 2021, 10:44 by Qodec)
That's right, a jovi_al and Qodec collaboration!
- Normal sudoku rules apply: each row, column, and region indicated by thick borders in the grid must contain the digits 1 to 9 once each.
- German whispers: adjacent digits along each line in the grid must have a difference of 5 or more.
- Killer cages: an area surrounded by a dashed line is a 'killer cage'. Digits in a cage cannot repeat and sum to the number in the upper left corner.
- Diagonals: both indicated diagonals in the grid must contain the digits 1 to 9 once each.
You can play this puzzle online using:
- Sudokulab: https://sudokulab.net/?pzl=_3zJx3hC
- CTC app: https://tinyurl.com/37dhzwhp
- f-puzzles: https://f-puzzles.com/?id=yg2wttly
Hope you'll enjoy.
Solution code: Rows 4 and 6. I.e. the 9 digits in row 4 from left to right, followed by the 9 digits in row 6 from left to right, for example: 123456789123456789
Comments
on 8. November 2021, 15:09 by abed hawila
Just stunning construction! couldn't expect less from two genius setters. Thanks Qodec and jovi_al!
on 16. September 2021, 00:21 by Phistomefel
That was a delightful puzzle with many beautiful moments. The entry was well telegraphed, but quite surprising nontheless. Thank you so much for creating this gem, Qodec and jovi_al!
on 13. September 2021, 03:23 by tallcat
Wonderful and elegant - but i would expect nothing less from two great minds!
on 5. September 2021, 16:06 by cdwg2000
Very nice!
on 4. September 2021, 21:14 by purpl
I spent a long time on this puzzle and live test solving as the first tester in front of several people was nerveracking. I eventually figured it out and I am so proud that I did. What an incredible puzzle!
on 4. September 2021, 20:52 by clohrmann
Midway through the puzzle, I got stuck for a long time and finally just bifurcated only to break the puzzle in the process on both paths. I unwound it and started over and finally realized an actual way to break through. The puzzle was a joy after that realization. Thanks to both of you for the wonderful puzzle!
on 4. September 2021, 11:35 by Playmaker6174
This puzzle was such a joy to solve, was a bit careless during mid solve but still I really really enjoyed it :)
