Around the Block
(Published on 2. October 2022, 15:20 by EricRathbun)
- Normal Sudoku Rules apply.
- Normal Arrow Rules apply.
- Normal Little Killer rules apply.
- Digits separated by a white dot have a difference of one while digits separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio. Not all dots are given.
The puzzle can be played here:
Hope you enjoy the puzzle. Comments appreciated.
Solution code: Top Row
Comments
on 5. October 2022, 14:06 by Kalorienreduziert
Really nice puzzle, enjoyed it a lot, thank you!
I really like the maths to start off the puzzle and how much it gives you. From there on the logic flows very nicely. For me it only came to a halt, because I failed to appreciate how the 5-7 pairs rebound to the boxes 2, 4, 6 and 8, but that's very much my fault.
The only thing that is nagging me, is that the arrows have this nice point symmetry and then you choose to arrange the 12 Killer clues according to a line symmetry, but that's probably just my inner Monk speaking.
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Response from Eric: Kalorienreduziert, glad you liked the puzzle and congratulations on solving it. I like your suggestion about the 12 Little Killer Clues for aesthetics. I could have had those all pointing around in a circle sorting of keeping the "Around the Block" theme. If I ever build a similar puzzle I'll keep that in mind.
