Happy Mask 2
(Published on 4. January 2023, 18:49 by Alcar)
Happy Mask 2
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply: Find the unique solution where each row, column and box has the digits 1 to 9. Adjacent digits along a purple line must differ by at least 5. Cells with a grey square must contain only even digit. Cells with a grey circle must contain an odd digit. Digits in a killer cage must not repeat, and sum to the clue in the top left corner.
Puzzle:
Update: During the solving of the first version of this puzzle, there is a point which is not really pleasant to go through. Hence, I propose an easier version that has the same solution, and which is more fun. I would guess that the difficulty of the second version is 3 stars. Here are the links:
Solution code: The digits in box 4 (center-left box) from left to right, and top to bottom, followed by the digits in box 5 (central box). No space between digits.
Comments
on 6. January 2023, 01:30 by Perladel
Honestly...
I enjoyed the smoother version.
You were able to keep some cool stuff and it was fun to solve
on 6. January 2023, 00:51 by Alcar
I propose a second version with the same solution which is easier (roughly 3 stars), but more fun (I hope).
on 5. January 2023, 17:03 by Perladel
Alcar: I deleted his awesome comment by mistake. Here is roughly what Perladel said:
The deduction using b3, b6 and b9 is phenomenal, and the little trick in b2 at the end of the puzzle is nice. However, the mid-solving is not smooth, and it would be great to propose a new version of this puzzle with this part improved.
on 5. January 2023, 14:08 by Perladel
The CTC link doesn't work for me :(
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Alcar: It should be fixed now.
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It is, thanks!
on 5. January 2023, 10:59 by Alcar
That was my second puzzle, and it seems it didn't turn out great. Anyways, I added a link to be able to solve this puzzle on the CtC app.
on 5. January 2023, 06:14 by King_Pusher
Easy
