Fractured Lines
(Published on 10. January 2024, 16:10 by Bonehead)
This is Sequel to Whose Line is it Anyway? which was well received. The implementation here is a tougher solve though.
Rules.
Classic sudoku rules apply.
Cages total to the value shown in their top left corner. Digits in cages may repeat if allowed by other rules.
Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive.
Adjacent digits along a green line must differ by at least 5.
Blue lines contain all of the digits from 1 to 9 with only one of the digits repeating. The repeating number may be different on each blue line and is to be determined .
The Puzzle.
CTC version with solution check here
Penpa+ version with answer check here
Please enjoy and comment if you like this. It is appreciated. Thank you.
Solution code: Line 3 then Column 7 as 18 digits, no spaces
Comments
on 20. February 2024, 14:03 by Playmaker6174
The only cautious thing one needs to keep in mind is that digits *can* repeat within a cage. Other than that, it’s pretty smooth and manageable.
on 16. January 2024, 19:06 by Fra314
Great puzzle, this constraint is a cool diversion from the usual rules. Well done!
@Fra314. Thank you. I will use this or a similar rule in future. It has legs.
on 13. January 2024, 11:30 by Fredxl
Ooooh, I wasn’t sure about this rule set, but I ended up enjoying it greatly! My thanks are directed your way :)
@Fredxl. Thank you. This ruleset has a lot of possibilities
on 11. January 2024, 23:13 by peterkp
Thanks for the nice puzzle. I suggest you hide the comment about the repeated digit, since that will be a spoiler for other solvers.
@peterkp yep, probably a good idea. Done. And thanks for the solve.
