Normal irregular sudoku rules apply. (Every row, column and 9-cell region must contain the digits 1-9 once each)
The regions must be determined by the solver. All regions consist of 9 orthogonally connected cells.
Each line contains a set of non-repeating consecutive digits in any order.
Some of the lines have swallowed black kropki dots. These dots must be slid along the line and placed on a border between two adjacent cells (either orthogonal or diagonally). Two dots may not share the same position. Two successive cells on a line that have a dot between them have a 2:1 ratio and are in different regions of the grid. Two successive cells on a line that do not have a dot between them DO NOT have a 2:1 ratio and are in the same region of the grid.
I am challenging myself to create some puzzles in the style of my puzzle game Can of Wormholes to celebrate its upcoming release on Steam!
Example: (uses digits 1-6 instead of 1-9)
Play example online on CTC
Play example online on F-Puzzles
Play online on CTC
Play online on F-Puzzles
Solution code: Digits in row 9 (left to right) followed by the digits in column 3 (top to bottom)
on 15. November 2022, 17:22 by peacherwu2
Very flexible geometry after mid-solve.
on 2. November 2022, 11:42 by marcmees
looks impossible at first but turns out to be a smooth solve. thanks.
on 1. November 2022, 13:43 by Whaargaarbl
Such a fun puzzle with a refreshing rule set. Highly recommended!
on 31. October 2022, 17:39 by Jesper
Very nice, thanks!
on 31. October 2022, 13:10 by Dandelo
Thx, then the rules are clear.
Very nice puzzle. Not easy, but no step extremely hard.
on 31. October 2022, 04:08 by sunnyjum
Corrected an ambiguity in the example puzzle (thanks @Dandelo!).
Added links to play example puzzle online.
on 30. October 2022, 19:37 by Dandelo
I think the example has multiple solutions, regarding the regions.
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@sunnyjum: Nice spotting, I have corrected the example puzzle & solution to remove ambiguity. Thanks!