Rotfeste
(Published on 6. September 2022, 11:46 by Piatato)
Having had a lot of fun setting some quite weird and wacky puzzles for my last few publications, I thought it was about time to try and set something a bit more normal again. In many ways, I’m going back to my "roots" with this puzzle; my very first published puzzle had this exact blend of constraints, and a lot of the following puzzles used one or more of them as well. I always seem to have a nice time exploring the interactions that these rules can lead to. :-)
In terms of difficulty, I am sure that not everybody will agree with 2/5, but I think it is correct, as this puzzle is in my opinion definitely easier than all of my 3/5 puzzles.
Rules:
1) Normal Sudoku Rules Apply. Every row, column, and box must contain the digits 1-9 with no repeats.
2) Standard Arrow Rules Apply. Digits on an arrow must sum to the digit in that arrow's circle. Digits may repeat along an arrow if allowed by other rules.
3) Standard Killer Sudoku Rules Apply. Digits in a cage must sum to the little number in the top left corner of the cage.
4) Standard Diagonal Sudoku Rules Apply. The marked diagonals must each contain all the digits 1-9 with no repeats.
Solve on Penpa+ here
Solve on F-Puzzles here.
Solve in the CTC webapp here.
I hope you will have a nice time solving!
Solution code: Row 1 and column 9
Comments
on 24. March 2024, 15:06 by Christounet
Lovely ! You have an eye for diagonal logic. Thanks :)
on 8. September 2022, 16:45 by DiMono
Excellent construction. I'm always fond of symmetrical grids with a single asymmetry.
—Thank you! :-)
on 7. September 2022, 12:32 by Playmaker6174
Plenty of interesting and fun deductions in this one, I had a great smile at the end :)
(Difficulty is more like 2.5 - i.e. a bit harder than 2 - since there's some works at the opening, but it's definitely manageable)
—Thank you! I would expect nothing less than for you to find it manageable ;)
on 6. September 2022, 23:01 by Samish
The way the only asymmetrical clues put on the tracks to resolve the whole puzzle smoothly was very elegant. The start can feel mysterious until asking oneself the only good question :D
on 6. September 2022, 22:53 by filuta
very nice 2 star puzzle!
on 6. September 2022, 21:49 by Nordy
Smooth as butter, splendid geometry. I love when 2-star puzzles still teach lessons, and this one did just that!
— Thank you!
on 6. September 2022, 12:39 by Yoshi Baroshi
Very elegant and indeed easier than your other puzzles! Great one :)
— Thanks! :-)
