Hot and Cold
(Published on 12. June 2024, 12:15 by Belamis)
Sudoku: Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Thermo: Digits along a thermometer must increase from the bulb to the tip.
Kropki: Digits in cells separated by a black dot have a 1:2 ratio.
When a 9 is placed on a thermo, digits must instead reduce along the thermo until the next 1.
When a 1 is placed on a thermo, digits must instead increase along the thermo until the next 9.
Solution code: Column 7
Comments
on 1. July 2024, 16:57 by wuc
What a refreshing rule. To me a rather 1-1.5 star. Great fun thx.
on 18. June 2024, 01:41 by sacklunch
Really fun! I haven't seen that thermo rule before, it led to some interesting logic. Thanks for setting and sharing!
on 14. June 2024, 16:39 by PuzzlePatzer
Nice! - the logical domino effect is very satisfying.
on 13. June 2024, 19:28 by s1mn
Very cool! Took me ages to crack the opening and then it was very satisfying throughout.
on 13. June 2024, 16:07 by patinthehat48
wonderful puzzle, thanks for setting
on 13. June 2024, 03:01 by gamlesvarten
Loved this one! Well done
on 13. June 2024, 01:14 by gonzalez87
That is a really nice thermo variant, well crafted!
on 12. June 2024, 22:41 by baku
The first deduction was my favorite. When you grasp the thermo rule it just unfolds nicely! Thanks for sharing
on 12. June 2024, 21:17 by Mr Toffee
That evolved beautifully. Very nice.
on 12. June 2024, 19:14 by Guillem98
It was really nice, thanks for it :D
on 12. June 2024, 12:18 by Belamis
Corrected rules to include Kropki Dot description
