Kropkikabe Jr.
(Published on 27. June 2023, 04:27 by MmeMagique)
Normal 6x6 Sudoku rules apply. Each row, column and box must contain the digits 1-6 exactly once each.
Standard Nurikabe rules apply. The grid must be filled with 'shaded' and 'unshaded' cells. Each unshaded segment contains exactly one circle. The number in the circle represents the number of cells in that segment. Unshaded segments cannot touch orthogonally, but can touch diagonally. All shaded cells form one orthogonally connected region. No 2x2 area may be entirely shaded. An an example of standard nurikabe is shown below. (Doesn't include circles because it isn't also a sudoku puzzle, unlike this puzzle.)
Additionally, each unshaded segment must contain the digits 1-X exactly once each, with X being the digit in that segment's circle. Example: In a 4-cell unshaded segment, the digits in that segment must be 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Standard Kropki rules apply. A black dot separates digits in a 1:2 ratio. Not all dots are given.
Solution code: Row 2 followed by Column 6
Comments
on 10. July 2023, 09:09 by puzzlepandit
I like this.
on 30. June 2023, 02:09 by Starstorm
Very nice puzzle :)
Now on to its bigger sibling
on 28. June 2023, 14:56 by mayflower
Gorgeous logic!
-Glad you enjoyed it!
on 27. June 2023, 16:46 by Jreg
I give this 2 stars. Arguably one of the more difficult 6×6 Sudokus I've seen.
on 27. June 2023, 07:53 by Sinuit
Very nice!
A little mistake in the CtC description: it says that the numbers 1-9 has to be placed in the grid.
