Paint Knight
(Published on 20. November 2021, 08:33 by Nordy)
If you like geometry more than algebra, this puzzle may be for you!
Rules:
Normal Sudoku Rules apply.
Digits along thermometers must increase from the bulb end.
Cage clues show how many of the same digit are a knight's move away, where the digits "seen" match the digit in the cage.
In the example below, the caged 8 sees three other 8s by knight's move, while the caged 5 sees two other 5s by knight's move.
And here is the puzzle. You can solve online at:
A very small recommendation: be careful during the middle part of the solve. Paint can easily spill into unwanted areas.
Solution code: Row 1 then Row 9
Comments
on 14. July 2023, 05:10 by yttrio
Amazing coloring puzzle, with the thermos doing exactly as much work as needed!
on 14. March 2023, 02:18 by damasosos92
I cannot explain how smooth this solve is. It's a fun masterpiece. Thank you so much, Nordy!
on 6. September 2022, 00:55 by Nordy
Formatting updates
on 26. November 2021, 15:40 by Magnive
Delightful! Loved that there was still some ambiguity that required a bit of additional logic to resolve even after the "opening"! :)
on 21. November 2021, 19:29 by Nordy
Thank you for the nice comments! I am happy other people like coloring puzzles :)
on 20. November 2021, 20:06 by rictech
Love a good coloring puzzle, thanks!
on 20. November 2021, 15:57 by Iluvsodah
Fun solve, thanks! I love coloring puzzles :D
on 20. November 2021, 15:41 by Steven R
Very fun, thanks Nordy!
on 20. November 2021, 15:12 by matiasv5
Loved this puzzle, thank you very much!
