Odd Cages
(Published on 18. July 2023, 22:40 by Phantou)
ODD CAGES
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply.
Cells with a circle contain an odd digit.
The cages in the grid have the following properties:
- They contain only and every odd digit (1-3-5-7-9)
- Digits in a cage must have at least one orthogonally connected consecutive digit
- Cages are shaped after a digit (1,5 and 7). The sum of the digits in the cage ends with said digit.
For example, digits in the 1-shaped cage must sum to either 1, 11, 21 or any number ending with 1.
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Enjoy!
This one might be slightly harder than my usual puzzles - I'm not sure about it!
Solution code: Row 7 from left to right (for example 123456789)
Comments
on 7. August 2023, 03:36 by Fisherman
It's been explained to me that, because there are more odd than even, one of the odds should be designated as both odd and even in order to level the playing field. Let 5 be that, and the final grid has no 2x2 box of same parity. Therefore this puzzle achieved perfection in all respects.
on 21. July 2023, 20:56 by ordnanceordinance
Very fun puzzle. I liked that you could build some momentum at the start before the first big break in move
on 21. July 2023, 04:57 by shteev
This is neat! I'm not sure if I've seen big numbers written in the grid as clues before, it makes me happy ^_^
on 20. July 2023, 18:06 by Blashyrkh
Oddest cages ever! Great puzzle, very inventive and engaging all the way through! Felt like 3* despite 50 min solving time, which is a telltale sign of a well constructed solve path.
on 20. July 2023, 17:45 by Fisherman
I was hoping for a final grid where no 2x2 block of cells were of same parity. Alas, a single cell spoiled the party. So close I feel like crying.
on 20. July 2023, 14:38 by bodemeister
Very enjoyable puzzle! The even/odd digits are cleverly placed and I found a nice but simple way to disambiguate the 5-cage. 3-star difficulty for me.
on 19. July 2023, 17:56 by Bankey
Fun puzzle. Thanks, @ Phantou :).
on 19. July 2023, 03:29 by DanishDynamite
A wonderful puzzle. I found the end stage quite difficult though.
