X-ception
(Published on 31. May 2022, 21:29 by Nahileon)
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
On the marked diagonal digits cannot repeat.
X-Sums: A number outside the grid gives the sum of the first N digits from that direction where N is the first of those digits.
The number X has to be determined by the solver.
Solution code: Row 5 in the Sudoku.
Comments
on 3. August 2022, 16:21 by Christounet
Very clean puzzle with a nice concept that makes you meditate about the beauty of arithmetics. Thanks.
on 7. June 2022, 10:08 by Crusader175
Beautiful puzzle and not too hard. Thanks Nahileon!
on 7. June 2022, 03:24 by kuraban
This is brilliant. What a fantastic break-in.
on 7. June 2022, 00:33 by SimplePurpleFrog
I loved the concept, and the fact that it is approachable is absolutely stunning.
on 2. June 2022, 21:56 by econtrout
Solid....love how the theme keeps coming round again and again
on 1. June 2022, 20:00 by KeenanN
Loved it even though it made me look like a fool for a while struggling through the break-in!
on 1. June 2022, 19:41 by Aaronomys
@Nahileon, brilliant puzzle! The opening was very well signaled, and the logical flow of the puzzle afterward was equally beautiful!
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@Atomium, X shows the sum of the first N digits along the corresponding row/column. N is always the very first digit seen in that direction. If the sum in r0c4 (the clue above r1c4) was 20 and r1c4 happened to be 4, the first four cells in the direction of the clue (r1-4c4) would sum to 20, including the digit N, which in this case is 4. Additionally, all of the x-sum clues in this puzzle are the same sum. Hope this helps!
on 1. June 2022, 15:32 by atomium
I don't quite understand the X-sums condition. Suppose X is 1, then that is the sum of the first 1 digits starting from the first occurrence of a 1 in the row or column?
If X is not 1, then N and X must differ? Is N the same for all X's in the puzzle?
on 1. June 2022, 14:27 by Vebby
Beautiful! Thanks Nahileon :)
on 1. June 2022, 06:42 by Elliott810
Very nice puzzle with a beautiful break-in logic! Thanks:)
on 1. June 2022, 01:21 by twototenth
Very cool concept, very enjoyable execution. Nice work!
on 31. May 2022, 22:16 by Prutsbeest
Very nice puzzle, and not too hard after the break-in, thanks Nahileon!
