Hot or Pointy?
(Published on 12. September 2022, 17:31 by Niverio)
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Each of the clues given in the grid is either an arrow or a thermometer. Which is which is for the solver to determine.
- On an arrow, the number in the circle is the sum of all of the digits along the rest of the line.
- On a thermo, the digits strictly increase starting at the bulb (circle) end.
- If a circle is shared by multiple lines, the two lines have to be of different type.
Puzzle Links: You can solve the puzzle in either F-Puzzles or in the CTC Software (with answer check included)
Enjoy!
Solution code: First Row 9, then Column 4 (No commas or spaces, 18 digits)
Comments
on 3. July 2024, 02:01 by Piatato
Very smooth, thanks!
on 6. October 2022, 16:44 by ddx2407
I was working very hard to find the break in, to finally realise that what I was missing is the line in the ruleset about the two line circles.. >.<
But since then, everything else flew out beautifully.
I remember very well the original Ambiguity, and it is indeed different. :)
Very clever puzzle. Thank you!
on 16. September 2022, 02:53 by siron2133
Amazing puzzle! Very nice logic and flowed very well.
on 15. September 2022, 15:24 by washyleopard
Loved it!
on 14. September 2022, 06:13 by Xendari
A masterpiece. This is the first ambiguity puzzle I've completed, and it was so much fun. Thank you for setting and sharing :)
on 14. September 2022, 01:56 by thoughtbyte
Superb puzzle! Very fun, thanks @Niverio!
on 13. September 2022, 16:01 by mathpesto
What a delight this was to solve! Brilliantly constructed, as to be expected with a Niverio puzzle :)
on 13. September 2022, 12:15 by Crusader175
Beautiful construction!
on 13. September 2022, 11:30 by MagnusJosefsson
Great puzzle, very elegant logic!
on 13. September 2022, 09:26 by cdwg2000
Awosome setter,Always excellent Niverio.
on 13. September 2022, 01:30 by antiknight
That is a really beautiful puzzle ! Amazing setting and logic all around.
on 12. September 2022, 22:45 by Playmaker6174
Wonderful setting, immensely satisfying solve path! Having lots of joy seeing things unveiled one by one ;)
on 12. September 2022, 22:29 by Qodec
Excellent!
on 12. September 2022, 21:31 by Vebby
Awesome! Beautiful logic throughout. Thanks Niv! :)
on 12. September 2022, 21:12 by Mr.Menace
Very fun puzzle, took a while to see what would break the ambiguity, but there were some very nice interactions and surprises in the grid. Thanks for the puzzle!
on 12. September 2022, 20:10 by Samish
Lovely interactions, the ruleset works very nicely.
on 12. September 2022, 19:25 by Snookerfan
Superb puzzle! Thank you so much!
on 12. September 2022, 19:10 by Steven R
Great puzzle, thanks!
on 12. September 2022, 18:17 by Jesper
Great puzzle, that was fun. Thanks Niverio!
