DNA Zipper
(Published on 2. August 2023, 00:00 by heliopolix )
This puzzle was my entry in a speed setting competition. Conceived, set, and tested in 90 minutes. While ultimately not a finalist there, I decided it was good enough to share. I hope you enjoy solving it as much as I enjoyed setting it.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply (place digits 1-9 once each in every row, column, and 3x3 box).
Normal killer cage rules apply (digits in a cage sum to the total in the top left cell, and digits don't repeat in a cage).
Normal kropki pairs rules apply (digits separated by a white dot are consecutive, and digits separated by a black dot are in a 2:1 ratio). Not all dots are necessarily given.
Comments are always welcome. I'd love to hear your thoughts about the puzzle. Have fun!
Streamers have permission to use this puzzle.
Solution code: Row 2
Comments
on 7. July 2024, 05:44 by cheerfuljanb
One of my favorite puzzles.
on 6. June 2024, 22:22 by wuc
Cool entry. Very approachable afterwartd. Nice little snack thx.
on 6. April 2024, 12:53 by NordenShield
I really enjoyed the symmetrical feeling of the solve. Thank you for the puzzle!
on 4. March 2024, 06:16 by cozoq
15:27, very enjoyable! Lovely puzzle
on 25. February 2024, 11:06 by PhoenixAki
11:28 for me, very enjoyable and approachable especially considering the speed setting context :)
on 21. November 2023, 18:10 by longeill
This was the second puzzle I've completed here. I've tried a few others and haven't been able to get past the break-in. A great beginner puzzle. I did need to use a killer combination cheat sheet otherwise I'd be doing several dozen calculations for an hour XD
Thanks for making this one.
on 23. September 2023, 13:02 by ManniMensen
Pretty fun to solve especially if you like the logic behind killersudokus.. Good job and keep on :)
on 5. September 2023, 17:59 by 99%Sneaky
(A)wesomely (C)lean, (G)ratifying (T)hroughout :]
on 24. August 2023, 23:03 by mothlight
I've just made the leap from regular sudokus and killer sudokus from the regular iPhone-apps, to variant sudokus like this. A very fun puzzle!
on 18. August 2023, 15:31 by Killdevil
Sending thanks with my first solve on logic masters germany. :)
on 6. August 2023, 13:52 by anyeyeball
Very nice logic throughout the puzzle. Enjoyed solving it! Thanks for sharing.
on 4. August 2023, 02:45 by RussKozerski
I just got the DNA test back for my pet frog. Turns out he's part Irish, part Mexican, and a tad Pole.
Thanks for the fun puzzle. Really enjoyed it.
on 3. August 2023, 18:12 by Nordy
Elegant, easy, and fun :)
on 2. August 2023, 23:39 by Ratfinkz
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Lovely cage logic!
on 2. August 2023, 22:55 by dstorrs
Thank you for this! It was delightful.
on 2. August 2023, 20:27 by DarrenBurnett
A very nice puzzle.
on 2. August 2023, 14:35 by Ragna
Very smooth and elegant solving! Thank you for sharing :-)
on 2. August 2023, 01:06 by mvondras
Very fun puzzle.
on 2. August 2023, 00:56 by sujoyku
Thank you for this nice puzzle, heliopolix! The solve was great fun. I have set a puzzle with a similar break-in myself. Therefore I got it rather quickly. The placement of the kropki dots in the middle boxes is a beautiful idea. Cool setting!
on 2. August 2023, 00:08 by dumediat
This was great fun, I’m glad you decided to publish it!
