Stardust 2
(Published on 14. February 2024, 17:19 by RedBarchetta)
Rules:
Normal Sudoku Rules Apply. Normal variant rules are varied.
The galaxy is growing, and stars are exploding. The given circles are stars, and the digits on the stardust arrows must sum to the star value in the circle. Each digit/value on the stardust arrows must not increase in value as they travel away from the star. Digits may either be the same or decrease away from the star and previous digits/values. (In other words, consider each arrow head the bulb of a galactic thermometer, possibly a slow one too.)
Digits on a white dwarf kropki dot must be consecutive.
Links:
Solution code: Row 1 Left to Right
Comments
on 16. February 2024, 18:10 by Ganbatte
This puzzle was fun. I started it last night and then this morning found I’d made a mistake. Because the puzzle was laid out so clearly, I was able to backtrack and figure it out. Thanks!
on 15. February 2024, 16:59 by DarrenBurnett
The beginning stumped me. A great puzzle and a very nice flow.
on 15. February 2024, 10:48 by Fra314
Neat puzzle, so much fun! Can I recommend it to BremSter? Thanks!
>> Abosolutely, recommend away!
on 14. February 2024, 20:21 by PinkNickels
I would rate this closer to a 1* personally, but i have a bit of experience with this type of puzzle, so 2* seems ok. thanks for sharing, still enjoyed it plenty!
on 14. February 2024, 19:16 by kporadzinski
Very nice puzzle. I think that should be a 1-star puzzle.
>> Agreed with all - it's a 1-star for the average player. Once the break-in is done, it falls apart! Thanks all!!
on 14. February 2024, 18:37 by whitefox
Lovely idea with the stars :)
on 14. February 2024, 18:23 by haligonian
Very nice puzzle - I love the ruleset and how you managed to keep it cleaner than stuffing thermometers over top of the arrows.
I think the twisty bit is just the break in and some of the arrow logic, but once done it falls into place quite quickly. I'd probably give it a 1.5*, personally.
Great puzzle!
>> Thanks!! I only slightly considered creating a second link with thermos over arrows, but what's the fun in that? Far to messy! Thanks again!
on 14. February 2024, 18:19 by DukeofKent
Very nice, really flowed nicely after the break in and a couple of deductions.
