Lithium + Neon
(Published on 14. June 2023, 19:58 by 99%Sneaky)
Normal sudoku rules apply.
In this puzzle you will be drawing a line in the grid starting at R8C1 and ending at R1C1 (the start and end cells are marked with circles).
How the line works:
- The line is a continuous path of orthogonally connected cells. Orthogonally connected means that if the line turns it must form a right angle while doing so (re: only 90 degree turns are allowed)
- Each 3x3 box is visited by the line exactly once.
- The line does not branch and it never enters the same cell more than once.
- In each box digits strictly increase along the line from where the line entered the box (or from the start cell) until it exits the box (or reaches the end cell). This is sometimes referred to as the "build your own thermometers" rule.
- The line cannot cross the borders marked by a red "X".
- Cells containing the same letter in the top-left corner contain the same digit.
- All cells containing a letter are on the line.
- Each letter given represents a different digit in the puzzle .
Solution code: Column 1 followed by Column 9
Comments
on 2. August 2023, 10:50 by Bankey
Fantastic ruleset; had a great joyride. Thanks, @ 99%Sneaky :).
By the way, I got all digits filled (and the Yey! on the CTC app) even before completing the line, so you might consider changing the solution code :). Of course, I did complete the line too.
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed :)
Oh well, that's OK, back when I made this I don't think I would have known how to save the solution including the line itself.
on 17. July 2023, 19:20 by 99%Sneaky
Updated link, previous link was missing a rule.
on 14. July 2023, 17:18 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle! It seems like there is no useful information at all, but there is, just very cleverly hidden. Thank you
on 25. June 2023, 02:18 by heliopolix
A superb puzzle. It has a steady stream of clever deductions building to a climax in the middle of the puzzle. Then, the rest of the puzzle unfolds in a very satisfying manner. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole solve!
on 15. June 2023, 22:53 by 99%Sneaky
Spelling correction
on 15. June 2023, 22:52 by 99%Sneaky
Clarification on ruleset
on 15. June 2023, 22:51 by 99%Sneaky
Adding a note about the letters for clarification.
