Shaka killers
(Published on 27. March 2023, 19:58 by Testarossa)
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Cells can be either not shaded, or be half-shaded diagonally, creating right-angled triangles. (CTC app doesn't let this, but you can use the pen tool to draw diagonal lines).
- Cells can't be fully shaded.
- Unshaded zones must form rectangular (or square) killer cages. Due to the diagonal shading nature, those zones can be turned 45 degrees.
- If killer cage has a cell with a number in a corner, its cells must sum to that number.
- Digits on a border of diagonally rotated rectangles only contribute half of their value.
- Digits may repeat in killer cages, but their values may not, e.g. cage may have 4 or border (value 2) and 4 in the center (value 4) of a killer cage, but not 4 or border and 2 in the center (both have value 2).
Example:
Solve in:
Solution code: Row 1 then column 1 (18 digits)
Last changed on on 30. March 2023, 19:42
Solved by karlmortenlunna, Franjo, Jaych, Jesper, bigger, laky, Wessel Strijkstra, AaronB
Comments
on 11. April 2024, 05:08 by AaronB
I wish I could rate this puzzle "extremely nice". By the way, the given 8 does not show up on Penpa.
on 30. March 2023, 20:20 by Wessel Strijkstra
excellent puzzle, smooth and fun solve, and a very original hybrid, really enjoyed it!
on 30. March 2023, 19:42 by Testarossa
updated penpa link to include red killer tips, to be visible on black background
on 28. March 2023, 11:36 by Franjo
Astonishing new hybrid with some delicious deductions. Enjoyed this very much. Thank you for this lovely gift. Made my day.
