Deconstruction Site
(Published on 17. January 2023, 22:53 by jwsinclair)
Fill the grid with nine non-overlapping 3x3 square regions, such that each region contains the digits 1-9 once each and no digit repeats in any row or column.
Cells outside regions do not contain digits.
Cages show the sum of their digits, and digits cannot repeat within a cage.
Digits along arrows sum to the digit in the connected circle, and can repeat if allowed by other rules.
SudokuPad | F-Puzzles
If you want to try a more challenging puzzle that looks a lot like this one, check out Urban Renewal. And if you want even more puzzles, there's always Artisanal Sudoku, where I publish five pretty approachable sudokus every week.
Solution code: row 3, with an 'X' for any empty cells (11 characters)
Comments
on 26. September 2023, 01:24 by cascadeshiker
My first puzzle of this type. I remembered watching Simon (of CtC fame) solving one of these, and remembered how he started out. After that it was really straightforward
on 24. September 2023, 02:01 by SDsign
My first ever deconstruction sudoku! I've always wanted to try one out, but they're so intimidating, so when I saw the 2 stars, I jumped at it. Very enjoyable puzzle! Everything just exploded at the end; I love it!
on 23. September 2023, 15:51 by Klausku
Nice one. I love that 6-cage. Thanks
on 18. June 2023, 15:24 by Starstorm
Finding the cages was a delight! Solving the puzzle afterwards was a bit more difficult but the path forwards was fun to follow :)
on 11. May 2023, 18:26 by ProfMeow
I loved the 21-cell 6 cage!
on 28. April 2023, 16:22 by Yann
6 in 21 cells/letters ? D e c o n s t r u c t i o n m i r a c l e.
Best sudoku crossword clue :-)
But jokes aside, thanks for this stunning puzzle, where you just always know where to look. Maybe I'll try urban renewal next.
on 8. April 2023, 21:18 by MatthewDonovan
Nice puzzle, thanks! Great introductory puzzle to the deconstruction concept.
on 31. January 2023, 12:48 by codewizard
Very enjoyable puzzle! Just a nice bonus that it wasn't heinously hard, and left some hair on my head. A rare combo :)
on 21. January 2023, 11:04 by Christounet
Very nice ! The giant 6 cage reminded me of a giant 1 arrow that purpl used in another deconstruction with a similar purpose.
on 20. January 2023, 11:23 by Sinuit
I love deconstruction puzzles but they are mostly too difficult for me. So, I'm really happy about this approachable one and loved solving it. Thanks a lot for this!
on 20. January 2023, 00:53 by peep50183
Looooooooovely :)
on 19. January 2023, 20:37 by wenchang
https://youtu.be/ezuRzXj9J3A
Very nice! Spoiler alert!
on 19. January 2023, 11:32 by farodin64
Very entertaining puzzle, and what a striking 6-cage it is! :-D
on 19. January 2023, 07:07 by KNT
really well set!
on 19. January 2023, 06:24 by Paquet Voleur
Epic 6-cage indeed! Awesome for other reasons as well, but that cage takes the palm either way!
on 19. January 2023, 03:00 by mathpesto
Approachable and lovely!
on 18. January 2023, 18:34 by Pentamino
For me it was not so easy, but I really enjoyed solving it. Thank you!
on 18. January 2023, 10:08 by thoughtbyte
Awesome approachable puzzle, thanks!
on 18. January 2023, 01:23 by Florian Wortmann
Very approachable and fun. And probably the biggest 6-cage in the history of sudoku :-D
--
Haha, thanks! Glad you liked it
