Same Zifference
(Published on 15. November 2023, 11:49 by marty_sears)
This is part 3 of my Differences series. I recommend playing them in order :)
Part 1: Same Difference
Part 2: Different Differences
Part 3: Same Zifference
Part 4: Spot the Difference
Part 5: Diffambiguate
Part 6: Pseudo Differences
Part 7: Ziffer Spots
Part 8: Ziffers of Entropy
Part 9: Difference Diamonds
Part 10: Some Difference
Part 11: ???
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- ZIFFER LINES: Ziffer lines are Zipper lines with a difference! Along a Ziffer line, each pair of digits that are the same distance from the line's central spot have the same difference. This difference value appears on the line's central spot. Eg: if the centre digit of a Ziffer line is a 3, then each pair of digits that are the same distance from that central spot have a difference of 3.
- KROPKI DOTS: Digits joined by the black dot are in a 1:2 ratio, ie; one is double the other.
Click here to play on the CTC app
Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
Solution code: Column 9, reading downwards
Comments
on 26. November 2023, 13:37 by AdarshN
An absolute pleasure as always! (Mild spoilers) Wasn't expecting any whispersy logic to pop up at first blush but it makes sense that what goes on each line would be limited by the line's difference. Zippers and ziffers, both oodles of fun!
on 20. November 2023, 06:44 by josemadre
Wow!
on 16. November 2023, 10:05 by Gammon88
Really enjoyed it, thank you
on 16. November 2023, 09:35 by sujoyku
Thank you for this wonderful puzzle, marty_sears! The Ziffer lines are a beautiful concept and it was fun to go through the different possibilities in order to understand the restrictions that the rule set enforces. I found the puzzle a little harder and have given 3/5 difficulty. It is a superb puzzle and I think it should be featured in one of the next CTC videos. Thank you for setting and sharing!
on 16. November 2023, 00:33 by jubengo
Absolutely loved it !
on 15. November 2023, 22:53 by vitaminz
Had to correct myself twice that 9-5!=5 :)
Otherwise went very smoothly and enjoyably!
on 15. November 2023, 20:46 by SenatorGronk
Very smooth, and easier than I was expecting. Great job!
on 15. November 2023, 20:21 by Shrouded
I found it pretty hard to grasp all the implications of the rules and follow all the lines throughout. But once I did it unfolded beautifully!
on 15. November 2023, 17:47 by Montikulum
Not easy to wrap your head around but great setting - you can think your way through the tentacles ;)
on 15. November 2023, 17:12 by Snaques
Really nice puzzle, but the rule set made me question my every move and I was certain I had made a mistake at some point until the very last figure.
So I really enjoyed this one, but I*m glad not every sudoku is like this.
on 15. November 2023, 16:12 by kporadzinski
Very nice puzzle. Great idea for interesting set of rules.
on 15. November 2023, 15:46 by Chelo
Wow, that was very nice !.. thank you
on 15. November 2023, 15:23 by ViKingPrime
I don't know where you keep coming up with these ideas but please don't stop. This was a bit of a brain tease in the best way possible, excellent job!
on 15. November 2023, 14:27 by Laake
Very lovely puzzle, you always find a way to bring something new and interesting to the table
on 15. November 2023, 13:58 by gdc
Very nice how you basically replaced the sum part of the zipper rules with a difference and created some fresh and exciting logic. Liked the balance of keeping you on your toes but still having a consistent and approachable flow. Clear recommendation for twitch streamers.
on 15. November 2023, 13:49 by Flinty
Had to rewire my brain - haha - but that was brilliant. Thank you.
on 15. November 2023, 13:32 by Puzzle Weasel
It may look like a many tentacled monster, but it was a pleasure to solve. Thanks!
