Lunch Conversations (with an Ex)
(Published on 26. November 2022, 18:11 by rockratzero)
by NinjaRat Productions
(AnalyticalNinja and rockratzero)
The two of us have been producing sort of "dueling puzzles" based on us implementing the same double-duty constraints for a while. This is our first full collab, where, after deciding on our dual-purpose constraints, we sent the puzzle back and forth, one clue at a time. We really like how this turned out, and hope you will to!
Normal Sudoku Rules Apply
Ninja constraint: Whisper Arrows
Whispers. Adjacent digits on a green line must vary by at least 5.
Arrows. Digits on the arrow must sum to the value in the bulb. Double-digit numbers in a bulb are read top-to-bottom.
Rat constraint: Diagonal X/Sandwich Sums
Diagonal Sandwiches. Clues outside the grid indicate the sum of digits sandwiched between the "1" and "9" found in the direction of the indicated diagonal.
Diagonal X-Sums. Clues outside the grid are also X-Sums, which indicate the sum of the first X digits seen along the indicated diagonal, where X is the first digit seen.
F-Puzzles Link
SudokuPad Link
Solution code: Digits in Row 2 of the solution, followed by digits in Column 2 of the solution (18 digits, no spaces)
Comments
on 11. April 2023, 23:57 by Felis_Timon
I used the fact that there can only be one 1 and one 9 on a diagonal. But is that really a rule? And could you clarify in the rules whether it is or not?
on 29. November 2022, 06:57 by Emckee2006
This was a very enjoyable puzzle. The pairs of constraints worked beautifully together. I did get somewhat stuck about halfway through and felt like I needed to do a bit of bifurcation/case analysis to progress. Once over that hump, however, it was smooth sailing :)
on 27. November 2022, 05:06 by Wetman
I love the way the doubled clues both interact with each other! Awesome dueling puzzle.
on 26. November 2022, 20:29 by Niverio
Lovely minimalistic looking grid, as every single clue is powerful! Enjoyable solve.
Thanks so much for your comment and the solve! Glad you enjoyed it! -rockratzero
