Dune: The Mentat's Diversion
(Published on 1. March 2024, 22:02 by HalfBakedLunatic)
The Mentat School on Lampadas was a training ground for advanced logical thinking. In between lessons, Headmaster Gilbertus Albans would occasionally relax with a simple puzzle.
The Rules:
• Normal Sudoku rules apply
• Digits in cages must sum to the total shown
• Digits along a Sapho Juice colored thermometer must increase from the bulb end
• Digits in cells separated by a black dot must be in a 2:1 ratio
Solve Online here (right-click and open in new tab):
Dune: The Mentat's Diversion (Cracking The Cryptic)
Leave a comment and let me know how you like it!
Puzzle by David Workman (aka "HalfBakedLunatic")
Solution code: Column 6 top to bottom
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Comments
on 12. March 2024, 04:50 by novato
Lovely puzzle!
Last changed on 11. March 2024, 23:01on 11. March 2024, 10:28 by Lion Crow
This is a clever, lovely puzzle. It deserves more recognition.
-- Thank you @Lion Crow, I am really happy with this one and it fits the theme really well. I'd love to get more exposure on it!
Last changed on 4. March 2024, 03:02on 4. March 2024, 01:39 by BorisTheSnake
Nice interaction between cages and thermos!
-- Thank you @BorisTheSnake, I was very happy with the way that turned out. Very glad you liked it :-)
on 3. March 2024, 11:31 by GeorgeTheToad2
Thank you, this was very enjoyable.
on 2. March 2024, 16:04 by mbrandtwls
I've always wanted to try Sapho Juice :-)
Seriously good puzzle, very enjoyable from beginning to the end.