X-Marks the Treasure Map
(Published on 22. February 2023, 01:03 by Maxentius)
Puzzle was created for the CTC Monthly Puzzle Prompt
Rules:
1) Normal Sudoku rules apply:
Place the digits 1-9 into each cell, row and column of the grid.
2) Killer Cage Rules:
Digits in a cage must add to the given total in the top left corner of the cage. Digits cannot repeat in a cage.
3) X-Marks the Spot:
The "X" in the grid marks the buried treasure. The Digit appearing in the "X" marked cell must appear in a different position in each of the 9 boxes.
4) Fake Treasure:
Cells marked with an "O" are fake treasures on the map. Each "O" must be a different digit, and cannot contain the digit in the "X" marked cell.
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Solution code: Row 4 (Left to Right), Followed up Column 4, (Top to Bottom), 18 total digits.
Solved by Ood, Paquet Voleur, Gryllulus, Elliott810, Franjo, SKORP17, Luldreist , Ragna, ScatterBrain, Reenolex, Caroku, Dentones, Crawlie, bansalsaab, AvonD, Fool on Hill, lovely, PippoForte, lmdemasi
Comments
Last changed on 4. March 2023, 23:15
on 4. March 2023, 23:15 by Fool on Hill
Really neat logic - a little tricky to navigate, but some beautiful discoveries to be made while unearthing the treasure.
on 22. February 2023, 09:01 by Elliott810
Absolutely brilliant puzzle! Take a bow and thanks:)
