The Maltese Zipper
(Published on 31. December 2023, 16:06 by Oddlyeven)
Rules: Normal Sudoku rules apply. Put the digits 1 to 9 once each in each row, column and box.
Region Sum Lines: The sum of the digits on a blue line within a box must be the same for each box that line passes through.
Zipper Lines: Digits an equal distance from the centre (marked by a circle) of a lavender line sum to the digit in the middle of that line.
Diagonal: Digits do not repeat along the marked (positive) diagonal.
Links:
SudokuPad: https://sudokupad.app/vz9epio68r
Solution code: Row 5, left to right, then column 5, top to bottom (18 digits)
Comments
on 10. March 2024, 14:05 by QuiltyAsCharged
Fantastic geometry and symmetry. Very enjoyable and smooth solving. Thanks!
on 1. January 2024, 20:09 by antiknight
Cool deductions at the mid and end of the puzzle !
on 1. January 2024, 06:49 by Bankey
Fun puzzle. Thanks, @ Oddlyeven :).
on 1. January 2024, 03:22 by Pardalote
Took a few minutes to work out how to start, but then it was a joy to continue the logic to the end.
on 1. January 2024, 01:49 by femto113
Taxed my pencil marking skills to their limit but felt like a real accomplishment in the end.
on 31. December 2023, 18:52 by Playmaker6174
Some neat deductions in this one along with some surprises in the middle, thanks for the cool puzzle!
