Xs and Os
(Published on 23. December 2023, 00:00 by Tingo)
This puzzle is a nod toward American football. 11 players on offense (Xs) and 11 players on defense (Os). The Renban, Thermos, and palindromes are the "routes" run by the 5 eligible offensive receivers.
The rules are as follows:
Normal Sudoku Rules Apply
Grey lines are palindromes. The sequence of digits along a palindrome must be read the same forwards and backwards.
Pink lines are Renban lines. Digits along the line are consecutive in any order.
Digits along thermometers must strictly increase from the bulb end.
Cells joined by white dots are consecutive in value. Not all dots are given.
Cells joined by X sum to 10. Not all Xs are given.
The digit in the yellow circle is odd.
The puzzle can be played at F-Puzzles here!
The puzzle can be played at CTC here!
Questions, comments, concerns and jokes are all welcome! Thanks for playing!
Solution code: Row 9 followed by Column 4, 18 digits total
Comments
on 17. July 2024, 05:32 by cozoq
A very fun puzzle! A good bit of creative logic at play
on 24. December 2023, 00:04 by sacklunch
Very enjoyable! Fun design with some great logic. Thanks @Tingo!
on 23. December 2023, 23:01 by Tingo
Added American Football description.
on 23. December 2023, 13:57 by Latikayo
A pleasure to play, thank you !
on 23. December 2023, 10:24 by Akisty
Renban is useless
on 23. December 2023, 05:52 by Jrosas
Nice
on 23. December 2023, 05:52 by Jrosas
Nice
on 23. December 2023, 03:06 by PinkNickels
fun one! thanks for sharing
on 23. December 2023, 01:47 by MarthaB
Great puzzle! Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
on 23. December 2023, 00:39 by StefanSch
The Renban line seems to be not necessary.
