Quaere (Kropki + Counting Quads)
(Published on 26. June 2024, 23:37 by tallcat)
In my last puzzle, I was surprised how much I enjoyed using the 'counting circles' so wanted to jump right into a new puzzle using a 'counting' constraint (although a little different than circles). As often with my puzzles, this one started with something of a visual idea first - and I am pleased with the final result. Happy solving!
Normal sudoku rules apply
Counting Quads: A digit N in a cell touching a ? quad clue indicates exactly how many times that number appears in the cells touching quad clues.
Kropki Pairs: Cells connected by a black dot must be in a 2:1 ratio. Cells connected by a while dot must be consecutive. Not all dots are necessarily given
Can be solved online at
Sudokupad (with answer check) or
F-puzzles
Solution code: Row 6 (left to right). 9 digits, no spaces
Solved by Jesper, OutOfMyMindBRB, bansalsaab, Bjd, Myxo, 9Rookienumbers, Snookerfan, SKORP17, Da Letter El, Brodie2000, AKernel, smckinley, dennischen, ZornsLemon, sanabas, Elliptical, kriskos, tangobunni, ... fjam, tonald, Toomas_, linl33, Chishiri, MadHypnofrog, karen_birgitta, duckling, mihel111, tinounou, karlmortenlunna, Chilly, BeeBoi, OGRussHood, Uhu, darrenfwl, Playmaker6174, Nell Gwyn
Comments
on 1. October 2024, 08:27 by Playmaker6174
Quite a crazy puzzle, but very cool implementation of the idea and the proper notations helped my experience a lot better there :)
on 5. September 2024, 17:58 by OGRussHood
A fantastic twist on the counting circles rule.
on 14. August 2024, 18:08 by Chilly
Very intricate, and very nice!
on 29. June 2024, 10:31 by Franjo
Fan-tas-tic! I‘m lost for words… Thank you so much for setting and sharing this masterpiece.
on 27. June 2024, 13:38 by Snookerfan
Superb puzzle! Great fun. Thank you
on 27. June 2024, 13:16 by 9Rookienumbers
I loved it, every deduction was incredibly rewarding. Thanks for setting this jewel.
on 27. June 2024, 11:51 by Myxo
Incredible setting! Masterpiece.
on 27. June 2024, 05:28 by bansalsaab
Brilliant setting.
on 27. June 2024, 01:49 by OutOfMyMindBRB
Cool logical knot to untangle :-)
on 27. June 2024, 00:48 by Jesper
Enjoyed that, thanks!