Jet Lag (Renban Killer Sudoku)
(Published on 29. April 2022, 09:00 by Agent)
This is probably my hardest puzzle yet, and also one of my favorites. The break-in is quite challenging but no advanced techniques are required, only some clever observations. I hope you will enjoy the logic as much as I did!
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Pink lines must contain a set of consecutive, non-repeating digits in any order.
- Digits in a cage must sum to the small clue in the upper left corner. The value of X must be determined by the solver.
Solution code: Row 5 (from left to right) then column 7 (from top to bottom)
Comments
on 24. October 2024, 01:22 by Christounet
Enjoyed that one a lot, particularly the opening. I can feel that this puzzle was a turning point in your setting ”learning curve”. Seems like your style is really emerging in this one.
on 3. July 2023, 17:57 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle! Very clever indeed. Thank you
on 17. December 2022, 21:43 by StephenR
Some very tight logic, enjoyed this. Would be interested to see the intended break-in as I'm sure I was along the right lines, but I had a nagging feeling that I was missing a more elegant way of cracking it.
-- Thank you @StephenR!
on 21. November 2022, 16:57 by Al Fresco
Definitely not a bad old puzzle at all. The break in logic was excellent.
-- Thank you @Al Fresco!
on 8. October 2022, 00:54 by Piatato
Very clever and nice puzzle! :-)
-- Thank you @Piatato! I'm glad you enjoyed it and got the puzzle a bit closer to a rating!
on 7. October 2022, 22:13 by Vebby
Very clever construction, lovely logic!
-- Thank you @Vebby! I admire you a lot for going through all of my bad old puzzles, and many other setters for that matter, but I promise that the second half is a lot nicer!
@Agent: Thank you! Not bad at all, I've had a great time and look forward to your brilliant recent catalogue :D
on 26. August 2022, 07:17 by Agent
Added an additional clue to the puzzle since one of the steps was unfair. Also increased the difficulty to 5 stars.
