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Loopline

(Published on 27. July 2023, 21:43 by jojo81gaming)

Normal Sudoku rules apply.

Each 3x3 box has one of the following rules that applies to all lines in that box. Which rule applies to which box is to be determined by the solver, at least one of each must exist in the final puzzle.

Where a line exits a box, the rule extends to the first cell the line meets outside the box.

The allowed rules are:

Entropic Line every set of 3 adjacent digits along the line must contain one each of a low medium and high digit. (123,456,789)

Modular Line every set of 3 adjacent digits along the line must contain one each of the modular sets. (147,258,369)

Region Sum: Cells on the line in each box sum to the same value

9 Cell Thermometer digits must strictly increase along the line from 1 to 9

Dutch Whisper: adjacent cells on the line must differ by at least 4

9 Cell Renban: an exact set of the digits 1-9

Between Lines: digits on the line must have values between the digits at the ends of the line

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Solution code: Columns 7 and 9 top to bottom

Last changed on on 17. December 2023, 22:28

Solved by LeaVulpina, OutOfMyMindBRB, Scojo, palpot, damasosos92, olliwright, ghosting, Nell Gwyn, marty_sears, ThePedallingPianist, Natclass
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Comments

on 22. October 2024, 22:20 by Natclass
Gorgeous process!

on 29. July 2024, 22:41 by ThePedallingPianist
This is a really stunning construction and the solution has a lovely flow to it :)

on 20. July 2024, 19:29 by marty_sears
Brilliant puzzle mate, really enjoyed how the difficulty gradually escalated, and the ending was absolutely perfect! very satisfying.

on 17. December 2023, 22:28 by jojo81gaming
link update, rules description update

on 27. September 2023, 23:10 by jojo81gaming
updating rules description

on 3. August 2023, 04:40 by damasosos92
Wow really cool puzzle!

on 27. July 2023, 21:43 by jojo81gaming
I hope you enjoy, any questions or kind comments welcome. Feedback on difficulty rating appreciated.

Difficulty:4
Rating:98 %
Solved:11 times
Observed:7 times
ID:000EMB

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