Japanese Division
(Published on 17. July 2024, 19:20 by the_cogito)
This took so much longer to set than I'd initially expected, but I'm pleased with what I've come up with, I hope you like it too :)
Rules:
The puzzle:
And some solving links. Solution check is included for both links.
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Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply.
- Shade some cells such that all groups of connected unshaded cells within a row or column sum to a non-prime number, and all groups of connected shaded cells within a row or column sum to a prime number.
- Clues outside the grid correspond to the sums of groups of connected unshaded cells within its row or column. Such clues indicate divisors of the sums of the corresponding groups, in the correct order.
The puzzle:
And some solving links. Solution check is included for both links.
Solve on Penpa+
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Solution code: Row 4 from left to right, then column 2 from top to bottom, no spaces.
Last changed on on 18. July 2024, 16:14
Solved by Bootenks, KNT, Paletron, Niverio, Agent, SKORP17, mnasti2, kevinlimanta, misko, Mr_tn, MattYDdraig, Dentones
Comments
on 18. July 2024, 15:27 by Niverio
Very fun puzzle with some very very sneaky steps in it :)
on 17. July 2024, 21:18 by KNT
great construction, and actually not too difficult if you have the right ideas at the start.
on 17. July 2024, 19:27 by Bootenks
An exceptionally creative and intriguing puzzle with a unique and innovative set of rules.
