Baby Steps
(Published on 7. November 2023, 23:38 by antiknight)
This is a puzzle inspired by Marty Sears's circle rule but with a small twist that involves killer cages. I'd appreciate any feedback on the idea and puzzle.
Rules:
1) Normal Sudoku rules apply:
Place the digits 1-9 into each cell of the grid. None of the rows, columns or boldly outlined 3x3 boxes contain repeated digits.
2) Modified Killer rules apply:
The digits in a cage must sum to the number printed in its corner. A digit in a cage indicates exactly how many cages contain that digit. Eg: if there is a 4 in a cage, then 4 cages contain a 4.
3) Standard Kropki rules apply:
A black dot between cells indicates cell values with a 2:1 ratio. A white dot between cells indicates cells with consecutive values. Not all dots are shown.
4) Standard Diagonal rules apply:
Digits may not repeat along the marked diagonal.
Solve Online:
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Solution code: Column 6 followed by Column 9
Comments
on 14. November 2023, 21:51 by StephenR
Highly diverting, thanks. Interesting variation on the rules which didn't take me that long to nail down, though the sudoku at the end did slow me down.
on 10. November 2023, 20:07 by Norkas
Very enjoyable puzzle making good use of the given hints. I really liked it's style.
on 10. November 2023, 00:00 by sunevora
First solved 4-star for me. Loved the interaction of the cages! Got a bit stuck towards the end, but finally made it through.
on 9. November 2023, 16:00 by cam
A nice challenge! Very cool interactions and an inventive ruleset :)
on 9. November 2023, 08:37 by antiknight
Thanks for the positive feedback! I appreciate it.
on 9. November 2023, 07:19 by EmpyClaw
This is my first 4-star puzzle solve. Breaking in was great fun. I found myself stuck for a bit but after some wandering I got going again and made it through. Some great logic and a good challenge. Thank you!
- Congrats on solving your first 4* puzzle! I'm happy you've enjoyed it :)
on 8. November 2023, 15:01 by Snookerfan
Very nice and clever! Thank you
on 8. November 2023, 11:21 by lerroyy
Very nice puzzle, thanks!
on 8. November 2023, 09:59 by Fool on Hill
The logic with the cages is interesting and challenging - some great ideas
on 8. November 2023, 01:55 by steveire
Took me a while to spot some of the deductions!
