Three in the spotlight
(Published on 11. September 2022, 15:21 by Fool on Hill)
Puzzle rules
This is an even/odd Killer Sudoku with one given digit and one simple special rule for cages.
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
In cages digits may not repeat and sum to the total in the top left of the cage
Digits in grey circles must be odd, and digits in grey squares must be even
Special rule. Each cage has a digit 3 in one of its corners. The completed grid has 3 in two of its four corners.
Here is the Sudokupad link: Three in the spotlight
Here is an F-Puzzles link: Three in the spotlight
NOTE: I could not have set this puzzle or imagined that anyone would be able to solve it, without the Cracking the Cryptic channel. The underlying logic will be well known to experienced solvers but appears in a unusual way which may be unfamiliar. There is a part of the solve that some solvers have found very tough.
Solution code: Row 9
Comments
on 15. January 2024, 15:44 by Fool on Hill
Update Sudokupad link
on 13. January 2024, 15:04 by th3d1c3m4n
Tough one, but absolutely worth it. Had to come back to it a couple of times to have a fresh look at it. Thanks, much appreciated!
on 28. September 2022, 15:51 by Fool on Hill
Revised text now the puzzle has some comments and a rating
on 28. September 2022, 00:56 by 10feet
This is quite an interesting challenge. Definitely hard deductions, but nothing unfair.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
on 11. September 2022, 23:35 by Fool on Hill
There is a tough step in here. I will be happy to give hints to people who are genuinely stuck (use hidden comments). The puzzle is to enjoy, not to endure. But do try to work it out for yourself.
