Dutch Thermo (New Rule Set)
(Published on 31. December 2023, 02:28 by The Bard)
A new rule set for the new year 2024.
Normal Sudoku rules apply, place the digits 1-9 in each row, column, and box.
Dutch-Thermos: Digits along the thermos exist in two distinct sets which alternate positions along the line, both sets increase in value from the bulb end but are independent from each other regarding their increasing values, also all digits on the line must have a difference of at least four between each consecutive digit regardless of which set they belong to.
Example:
Puzzle:
This is a prequel to “Return of the Dutch Thermo” which you can find HERE.
If you like this puzzle, you may enjoy some of my other puzzles too, click HERE to see the other puzzles I have made.
Solution code: Row 5
Comments
on 11. July 2024, 10:43 by Zacbelle
I normally struggle with Dutch whispers, but I found this one quite easy funnily enough due to the thermos restraint and completed in 20 mins. Normally I always think puzzles are about 1 star harder than rated on here but I'm surprised this got 2 starts :0)
on 10. July 2024, 19:48 by The Bard
Updated description.
on 10. July 2024, 18:50 by The Bard
Big shout out to BremSter for picking up this puzzle to highlight on their Youtube channel.
If you would like to watch him solve this here is the url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQnL7bNovjY&t=1s
on 16. January 2024, 12:50 by Fra314
Great puzzle, clever and fun!
~Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
The Bard
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Can I recommend it to BremSter for a solve? Thanks!
~Sorry for the slow response I didn't see till just now.
Of course you are welcome to suggest it, all of my puzzles are fully available for any who want to use them in any capacity.
The Bard
on 7. January 2024, 20:25 by josemadre
Brilliant! Can't wait for more
~I am glad you enjoyed it. Wanted to let you know that I have made a new one puzzle with this rule set: Return of the Dutch Thermo ID # 000GJR.
The Bard
on 1. January 2024, 01:32 by erik
intriguing rule set, thanks for sharing and exploring it.
on 31. December 2023, 22:41 by RedBarchetta
Quite an interesting combination that makes one think. To understand the rules, I just tried and example in the top line. Then I said okay let's try the bottom line. I just kept going and it kept solving. So I suppose I blindly bifurcated from the start! Great puzzle, thanks!
~Thank you for trying it and I am glad you enjoyed it. What I found cool about this idea that made me want to share is that a given digit is constrained by up to 4 other cells on the line as oppose to just 2.
The Bard
on 31. December 2023, 03:37 by avsmith
Interesting try, though I’m not a fan of the combo line
~Thank you for your feedback and giving it a try. Maybe you will like some of my other puzzles.
The Bard
