I'm not sure if this is a work of art, or an abomination. What do you think? Please let me know how difficult it is, and whether you liked it or not. Estimated difficulty is 2.5-3.5?
Normal sudoku rules apply. On a pink "zipper" line, each pair of digits equidistant from the center dot sum to the digit on the center dot. On a green "German Whispers" line, adjacent digits must differ by at least 5.
Solution code: Row 5 digits, left to right
on 16. March 2024, 14:37 by Snaques
Very nicely set puzzle!
I can see how you can come up with couple of deductions fast and call this a 2, but if you don't stumble on them I could also call this a 3.
Very rewarding to get it solved.
on 13. March 2024, 23:12 by rhodri
Wonderful construction! Loved it
on 11. March 2024, 21:26 by Krydax
to 2 stars
on 11. March 2024, 07:36 by BorisTheSnake
I'd say it's 2-stars, the logic is great, lots of fun.
on 10. March 2024, 07:32 by vorash00
Very Nice. But I’d say it’s not quite 3 stars - I did it too quickly for that! lol
on 10. March 2024, 01:47 by sujoyku
Definitely a work of art if you ask me! I always struggle with zipper lines, but the logic of the zipper/whisper combos was just gorgeous. Thank you for setting and sharing this wonderful puzzle, Krydax!