The Best-Kept Secret
(Published on 16. May 2024, 02:05 by ViKingPrime)
PUZZLE:
RULES:
Normal SUDOKU rules apply.
The value of cells along an ARROW must sum to the value in its originating circle.
White KROPKI dots separate two cells of consecutive value; Black Kropki dots separate two cells where one is double the value of the other [1:2].
Cells with a shaded Circle must have an ODD value; cells with a shaded Square must have an EVEN value.
The values of cells connected by an X sum to 10; cells connected by a V sum to 5.
Place DOUBLER cells into the grid so that there is exactly one Doubler cell in each row, column and box; each Doubler cell must contain a different digit and the value of a Doubler cell is twice the value of the contained digit.
The value of cells within a KILLER cage must sum to the number in the top-left corner (if given).
The grid is partially covered in FOG; placing correct digits will clear the fog from the surrounding area.
Digits at the bottom of the grid have been provided for tracking purposes.
INTRODUCTION:
I only share the secret with my very favourite people and if you've landed on this page, you're definitely one of them.
...and for future solvers, yes that part is intentional. You can do it! Have faith.
Here are some puzzles from other setters using the same constraint:
"Foggy Nonsense" by Oddlyeven
"Doubler Dash" by thoughtbyte
- "The Best-Kept Secret" (Doubler)
- "The Answer to the Ultimate Question" (Copycat)
- "Supermoon" (Werewolf)
Have fun!
Solution code: The digits along Row 1, left-to-right.
Comments
on 11. October 2024, 20:40 by ViKingPrime
Updated tags(s), link(s) and puzzle description.
on 23. July 2024, 22:32 by ThymePass
Doublers were a new mechanic to me. But no longer! The use of the fog feature to hide killer cage sums was very clever. I enjoyed the solve very much.
Thanks for putting this together, Viking and I hope that your soul has now recovered somewhat ;)
Cheers :D
on 21. May 2024, 06:20 by silent_rob
Thanks for the excellent puzzle! I found it challenging but I always felt like I was making progress. Satisfying and fun!
on 20. May 2024, 17:17 by Abdul the Killer
Fun and full of humour. The secret is nice and perfectly formed.
on 20. May 2024, 09:29 by CcmarvMD
Beautiful puzzle, loved the logic, felt like a 3 star to me but maybe I just can't do doublers
on 19. May 2024, 22:35 by Virux
Superb! Thank you!
on 19. May 2024, 20:41 by Christounet
Very nice and funny puzzle ! Had a good time solving it with my oldest kid. Thanks :)
on 18. May 2024, 15:59 by Steven666v2
I found that a good challenge throughout. Got a bit stuck in the middle but took a beak then solved it logically straight after. Liked it.
on 17. May 2024, 00:47 by wuc
Cool puzzle. Fun combi. Good idea to add the bottom number row for notes. Didnt get that initially. Great setting thx.
on 16. May 2024, 22:38 by ThePedallingPianist
I love the concept of fogging over the box totals! Classic VKP humour, and a beautifully smooth and approachable solve path!
on 16. May 2024, 19:18 by samuelsamjo
thank you so much for making it approachable. That was very fun and challenging for me.
on 16. May 2024, 14:58 by horseradish1
This was my first doubler puzzle, and it's fantastic! I actually didn't have a problem reading the box 2 cage total behind the white circle. The break in logic was really fun.
on 16. May 2024, 11:48 by 9Rookienumbers
Thanks for the puzzle! Incredibly smooth
on 16. May 2024, 07:55 by ViKingPrime
Added clarification to the introduction
on 16. May 2024, 02:27 by vitaminz
Classic VKP - some clever interactions, incredible cheek, and a consistent and smooth path. Well done as always.
