Deep Indexing
(Published on 5. January 2024, 20:33 by gdc)
This puzzle uses indexing similar to the way numbered room clues work. It also uses deep fog (or dense fog) meaning that placing a correct digit only reveals clues that are directly touching the cell. The solution check on SudokuPad requires all cells including the outside clues (except the corners) to be filled in.
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- The grid is covered in deep fog. Placing correct digits reveals clues touching that cell.
- Numbers outside the grid show the position of the digit 8 in the corresponding row/column from the direction of that clue.
- Digits separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio. Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive.
This puzzle was inspired by Dense Fog and Small Hints in the Fog. Thanks to the CtC fan discord for testing and feedback.
Solution code: The 9 digits in row 1 (not the outside, but the actual row 1)
Comments
on 4. May 2024, 18:36 by whitefox
That was a great and very clever break-in. It flowed smoothly afterwards :)
on 20. January 2024, 15:47 by Crusader175
Very cool indexing logic!
on 11. January 2024, 23:36 by filz
This was amazing, thank you very much! The first 8 felt so great!
on 11. January 2024, 07:29 by sacklunch
What a gloriously fun puzzle! Absolutely loved it. Thanks so much for setting and sharing.
on 8. January 2024, 12:57 by taniabn
To be honest, I didn't expect this to be so much fun. It didn't feel that interesting to me after reading the rules, but I was completely mesmerized after placing a few correct digits. Absolutely loved this indexing idea!
on 7. January 2024, 21:40 by aerenhart
I feel like the break in is worth a 3-star, even though the rest is nice and smooth. Thanks for the puzzle!
on 6. January 2024, 03:36 by Shrouded
Had quite a long think about the break-in, but it flowed really nicely from there. Very cool idea!
on 5. January 2024, 20:58 by Flinty
Great use of dense/deep fog, and such a smooth, fun and surprisingly approachable solve. Thanks for setting.
