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Imprisoned (Killer Rooms Sudoku)

(Published on 2. July 2022, 09:00 by Agent)

This is an idea I had which combines two of my favourite sudoku variants: killer and numbered rooms. The difficulty is around 3.5/5. I rounded down based on tester feedback, but it might be a bit harder than the average 3-star puzzle. I hope you will enjoy!

Rules

  • Normal sudoku rules apply.
  • Clues outside the grid indicate the total of the killer cage that contains the Nth cell from that direction, where N is the first digit from that direction.
  • Digits cannot repeat in cages.

Clarifying notes:

  • The same killer cage can be pointed by more than one clue, or no clues at all.
  • Clues cannot point to a cell that is not in a cage.

Here is a 4x4 example that illustrates how the rules work.

Puzzle links

Watch Simon's solve on CTC.

Have fun solving!

Solution code: Row 4 (from left to right) then Column 6 (from top to bottom)

Last changed on on 5. July 2022, 06:00

Solved by Isa, Elliott810, Steven R, belfieldtj, ClashCode, MRossPSU, Ned Howarth, Crusader175, Fago, AvonD, AnalyticalNinja , sayuri17, bansalsaab, Franjo, Jesper, efnenu, Christounet, noname1477, peacherwu2, ... G1lmlast, Sewerin, Vebby, lovely, codewizard, zeven, h5663454, Jaych, GeorgeTheToad2, Askloomok, StephenR, Saskia, Bankey, lerroyy, Paletron, misko, KNT, Piatato, karlmortenlunna, Bellsita, widjo
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Comments

on 29. February 2024, 11:57 by Piatato
Great idea and puzzle!

on 10. September 2023, 23:57 by Bankey
Fun puzzle. Thanks, @ Agent :).

on 5. July 2022, 06:00 by Agent
Added link to the solution video on CTC channel.

Last changed on 5. July 2022, 06:01

on 5. July 2022, 04:55 by MatthewDonovan
A very nice puzzle and a great new ruleset! Thank you!

-- Thank you @MatthewDonovan :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:30

on 4. July 2022, 09:42 by Phistomefel
That is a very cool idea and very well executed. Thank you for setting this puzzle, Agent! :)

-- Thank you @Phistomefel :) I am pleased to see that you solved and enjoyed my puzzle.

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:29

on 3. July 2022, 22:12 by wenchang
Very nice new rule setup. Check my video in Chinese. https://youtu.be/sv5yAvwTWmc

-- Thank you @wenchang :) I watched the video and it was a very clean solve, I think you got the most out of it.

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:27

on 3. July 2022, 19:19 by twobear
Very nice idea. Thank you!

-- Thank you @twobear :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:25

on 3. July 2022, 13:45 by marcmees
impressive. thanks.

-- Thank you @marcmees :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:25

on 3. July 2022, 11:15 by MagnusJosefsson
Great puzzle, thanks!

-- Thank you @MagnusJosefsson :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:24

on 2. July 2022, 23:48 by Christounet
Original and very neatly executed ! Thanks.

-- Thank you @Christounet :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:21

on 2. July 2022, 20:40 by Jesper
Good idea, and very well executed!

-- Thank you @Jesper :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:21

on 2. July 2022, 20:31 by Franjo
Einfach wunderschön! Vielen Dank dafür.

-- Danke @Franjo :)

on 2. July 2022, 18:34 by Agent
Fixed f-puzzles link.

Last changed on 2. July 2022, 17:01

on 2. July 2022, 16:58 by SKORP17
Im Link zu F-puzzles steht die 26 in Spalte 6, ich nehme an das ist falsch?

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:20

on 2. July 2022, 16:50 by Crusader175
Very inventive ruleset idea and very nice puzzle!

-- Thank you @Crusader175 for the solve and the recommendation :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:20

on 2. July 2022, 14:14 by Elliott810
Beautiful puzzle with an original rule set! Thanks:)

-- Thank you @Elliott810 :)

Last changed on 4. July 2022, 18:19

on 2. July 2022, 11:18 by Isa
Very nice!

-- Thank you @Isa :)

Difficulty:4
Rating:99 %
Solved:84 times
Observed:8 times
ID:000ADA

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