SET PIECE [Multiset Sudoku]
(Published on 21. November 2023, 17:55 by wisty)
• Determine a multiset of nine digits from 1-9, which may contain repeats, but remains consistent throughout the entire puzzle.
• Place a digit in each unshaded cell such that every row, column, and bolded region is a valid subset of this multiset.
• Digits on an arrow sum to the digit in the connected circle.
• Squares contain even digits, and white dots separate consecutive digits.
• For clarity, the multiset is a valid subset of itself, and shaded cells do not contain digits.
Solve links:
• Penpa+
• SudokuPad
This puzzle is dedicated to MicroStudy! Thank you for your ever-present enthusiasm, and for your words of encouragement when I needed them :)
Solution code: columns 5 and 8, ignoring shaded cells
Comments
on 28. January 2024, 22:47 by wisty
CTC messed with the SudokuPad link. Updated it to have the actual rules.
on 20. January 2024, 08:55 by The Book Wyrm
Brilliant puzzle!
Very fun and wacky concept, which is a bit odd to get your head around, but makes for a very interesting solve.
Enjoyable puzzle with some cool steps.
A couple of hard parts, but overall not overally difficult.
Also, very asthetically pleasing grid - that layout of arrows in the centre is awesome.
on 17. January 2024, 23:29 by samuel1997
What an intriguing puzzle! This can only be come up with genius!
on 26. December 2023, 02:32 by Nebuzaradan
This puzzle starts with one of the most well-executed, satisfying break-ins I've seen, and then manages to keep some surprises in store for later. Fun and challenging throughout. Thanks for a wonderful puzzle!
on 6. December 2023, 20:58 by dumediat
I don't know how you set this, but it is glorious. I am a better and crazier person having solved it, thanks! :D
on 21. November 2023, 23:54 by damasosos92
This THING is just awesome. I'm speechless.
on 21. November 2023, 21:26 by Myxo
This is such a beautiful and innovative puzzle! I absolutely loved it.
on 21. November 2023, 20:28 by DadJokes
Brilliant! Best puzzle/ruleset of 2023!
on 21. November 2023, 18:08 by riffclown
Elegant and Brain-melting. Forget what you THOUGHT you knew..
on 21. November 2023, 18:04 by MicroStudy
genuinely one of my favorite puzzles of all-time. it completely changes the way you approach sudoku, i would love to see more puzzles like this!
