Minimal Sum (Simplified)
(Published on 9. January 2024, 08:24 by Tiffanatisk)
This is a simplified version of the previous puzzle I've created. The previous puzzle was too hard as an introduction to the new constraint, so I made this simpler version. Hope you enjoy it.
Normal sudoku rules apply. Clues outside the grid indicate the smallest possible sum of X adjacent digits in that direction, where X is the first digit in that direction. For example, a row containing the digits 471938562 would have the clue 20 to the left (7+1+9+3=20), and 8 to the right (7+1=6+2=8).
CtC Link: here.
Below is an example illustrating how the rules apply in a 6×6 sudoku. You can try this yourself on CtC.
Solution code: Row 7 (Left to right), followed by Column 4 (Top to bottom)
Comments
on 9. January 2024, 23:54 by lmdemasi
I echo the sentiments of yttrio. Very nice puzzle, but definitely harder than 2*.
on 9. January 2024, 23:13 by yttrio
Interesting constraint that definitely forces you to think about the implications. Very nice puzzle, though definitely harder than 2 stars IMO.
