Three choices (Region sum/circle sudoku)
(Published on 15. November 2023, 21:19 by sujoyku)
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Circles: A circled digit indicates exactly how many circles contain that digit. (Note: This also includes circles with emerging arrows.)
- Region sum line: The red line is a region sum line, i.e. in each 3x3 box it passes through the digits on the line sum to the same value.
- Arrows: Digits on an arrow sum to the digit in the circle from which the arrow emerges.
Here you can solve the puzzle online:
Solution code: Row 6 from left to right (9 digits in total)
Comments
on 1. September 2024, 22:34 by Nemefish
Region sum and circles are two of my favorite constraints. Enjoyed this combination. Had a few tricky but achievable steps. Much better the second time after I had more sleep
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Thank you for your comment, Nemefish! I am glad that you enjoyed the puzzle. There is another Counting Circles puzzle upcoming tomorrow (although without region sum lines). If you like the variant, please feel free to check it out. :)
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 21. November 2023, 09:45 by rhodri
This is just exquisite. What a joy! Thank you.
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You are very much welcome, rhodri, thank you for the kind words! I am glad that you enjoyed the solve.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 18. November 2023, 07:17 by Luke7614
I love this! Didn’t expect The logic is mathematical for the break in!
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Thank you for the comment, Luke7614! I am glad that you liked the break-in and enjoyed solving the puzzle.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 17. November 2023, 10:55 by qwert2812
It seems overwhelming at first but figuring out the right circle digits was really fun.
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Thank you for the comment, qwert2812! I think the initial challenge is to determine what the break-in might look like.
I am glad that you had fun figuring out which are the circled digits.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 17. November 2023, 07:38 by meggen033
Wow! Great puzzle! Definitely had to open up the old math brain for that one. Well done!
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Thank you for your comment, meggen033! I am glad that you enjoyed the puzzle.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 17. November 2023, 01:27 by Graphael
What an incredible break-in!
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Thank you for the comment, Graphael! I am glad that you liked the break-in. I had the idea lying around for some time and was very proud to finally achieve setting the puzzle around that logic.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 16. November 2023, 16:03 by Ridhwan
What a beautiful puzzle! I really loved circle puzzle and this puzzle fully make use of the circle ruleset well! Kudos to you.
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Thank you for the appreciating comment, Ridhwan! I am glad that you like the circle variant and enjoyed solving this puzzle.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 16. November 2023, 14:34 by CaptZebraCakes
Fantastic logic to determine the circle values! Thanks again for setting and the opportunity to test solve this puzzle.
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Your are very much welcome, CaptZebraCakes, thank you for commenting! I am greatly enjoying our discussions and your feedback on my puzzles has been a big help. Thank you for your constant support.
Kind regards, sujoyku
on 16. November 2023, 01:25 by Silverscree
I enjoyed the "aha" moment of this puzzle, but didn't realise it was the titular three choices rearing its head. I think the puzzle flows nicely once you've made that realisation.
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Thank you for the comment, Silverscree! I am glad that you enjoyed finding the break-in and liked the puzzle's flow.
Kind regards, sujoyku
