The Parker Miracle (6x6 Sudoku)
(Published on 21. June 2024, 16:02 by Blashyrkh)
The Parker Miracle
The puzzle title alludes to the infamous Parker Square of Numberphile fame.
Quoting Brady Haran: "The Parker Square is a mascot for people who give it a go but ultimately fall short."
So, this is my Parker Square moment. I tried hard to create an empty grid miracle, but ultimately I was unable to get rid of that pesky little disambiguator.
It does have a nice logical solve path though. You will need to think carefully, but bifurcation is not required!
Anyhow, here are ze Rules:
- Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
- Orthogonally adjacent digits must not sum to their box number(s). For example, r2c4 and r3c4 must not sum to 2 or 4.
- Additionally, diagonally adjacent digits within the same box must not sum to their box number.
- The inequality sign points to the lower digit.
Solution code: row 1
Solved by anonymoose, Snookerfan, SKORP17, lmdemasi, jwsinclair, Gilliatt, nicky1306, Puzzle Weasel, nunc, mozingo, BEHamren, ElenaMonteille, 7CmN2110, dennischen, samuel1997, wand, MrQubo, timotab, miranda_9, ... zrbakhtiar, jinkela114514, H-K, OGRussHood, linl33, Philipp Huber, cybers, pothepanda, madhupt, redfoot, TonySnark, QuiltyAsCharged, Uhu, Jdbskx, Leilalu222, smckinley, coolguy14, BerniR, Kallor
Comments
on 24. June 2024, 20:48 by nunc
Beautiful puzzle. Thanks for setting it.
