Stack 'em Up, Knock 'em Down
(Published on 26. July 2023, 09:02 by rockratzero)
This puzzle was the result of a speed setting competition within the Sudoku Skunkworks. It is untouched from that effort, other than some slight aesthetics work. I think it turned out nicely; have fun!
Rules
Normal Sudoku Rules Apply.
• Kropki Pairs. Digits connected by white dots are consecutive. Digits connected by black dots are in a 1:2 ratio. Not all dots are necessarily given.
• JENGA blocks are Killer Cages. The digits within a block must sum to the total (if given) in the top left corner of the block. Some block totals are replaced with the letters JENGA and must be determined by the solver. The values of the letters increase alphabetically. (i.e. A is less than E)
[Note that two blocks have fallen and are skewed, the cage totals and dots apply within the blocks - imagine they only cover the two cells diagonally]
Links
Play on SudokuPad
Play on Penpa+ (includes cipher table)
Solution code: Digits in Row 3, followed by digits in Column 2 (18 digits, no spaces)
Comments
on 22. October 2024, 20:57 by Jensa
Amazing!
on 30. May 2024, 21:46 by Noodlz
Lovely puzzle! Great logic and the flow was very nice!
on 29. May 2024, 02:08 by timotab
What a wonderfully fun puzzle!
on 25. April 2024, 20:08 by abihummel
Really enjoyable logic throughout! Lovely puzzle!
on 28. July 2023, 02:51 by RussKozerski
Every time I make plans to play Jenga, they fall apart. It's okay though, because I never win. The game is stacked against me.
This was a really fun puzzle. Thank you.
on 27. July 2023, 15:55 by DonQuichopp
Nice puzzle, maybe too easy for most, but it took me ages ;-)
I agree that I was puzzled about the tilted black dot, I was looking for a number or letter.
Not sure if that is needed or not, but it help me figure out I was on the wrong track. So for me (n00b) it was needed :-)
on 27. July 2023, 13:40 by Superdamicobros
What a very fun and approachable puzzle. Thank you for setting!!
on 27. July 2023, 03:56 by Ratfinkz
Enjoyed this, thank you
on 26. July 2023, 20:16 by BakBak
Nice quick solve. Thanks for sharing.
on 26. July 2023, 17:14 by ischaid
Amazing for a speed set! I’d love to see this rule set again
on 26. July 2023, 16:27 by lapazhu
wonderful idea, keep up the good work!
on 26. July 2023, 13:48 by dumediat
Very cool idea, and approachable as well!
on 26. July 2023, 09:50 by TNGuy
Very fun puzzle! Thanks
