Foggy on the Details
(Published on 7. August 2024, 01:28 by ThePedallingPianist)
Many thanks to my dad, Justin V and ViKingPrime for excellent testing and feedback.
Oh! You're solving my puzzle, aren't you? That's so exciting! Oh, right, the rules... what were they... Okay, yes, here we go:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply (obviously).
- Red lines are "Modular" lines: every 3-cell sequence on a red line contains a digit from {1,4}, {2,5} and {3,6}.
- Blue lines are "Region Sum" lines: box borders divide them into multiple (at least two) segments, which have the same sum.
- Lines only move orthogonally.
- Lines can't share cells with other lines.
- Red lines are "Modular" lines -- wait, did I do that one already? I can't remember...
- Cages are uh.... hmm... oh yeah, "Killer Cages!" Digits in them can't repeat, and their sum is always always always given in the Upper Left corner (the leftmost cell of the topmost row of the cage). And they don't overlap.
- I'm covering most of the grid, but if you place a correct digit, I'll clear from that cell and the cells around it.
Whew! I'm sure those were all the rules. Oh, I'm so hopeful that you can solve it!
-- Karl the Fog
Solution code: Row 1 (top), left to right
Comments
on 3. October 2024, 15:54 by shortcp1
Maybe my favorite sudoku of all time
on 28. September 2024, 23:28 by MattJones
Just superb. So original, witty, clever and enjoyable. Thank you.
on 19. August 2024, 02:11 by fajoogaloo
Absolutely hilarious! Haven't laughed this much at a puzzle since April. Too much fun :)
on 13. August 2024, 23:07 by ThePedallingPianist
Thank you for all the wonderful positive feedback on this puzzle - we are overwhelmed by the response!
Thanks also for the comments relating to some confusion around region sum lines. No assumptions are needed to solve the puzzle, but as several solvers missed or misinterpreted the word "multiple", I have now provided further clarification: "(at least two)".
on 13. August 2024, 20:02 by geekpuzzles
Grinning, laughing, and shouting in joy as I worked through this!
on 12. August 2024, 22:53 by hrezs
I agree with the others about the region sum assumption. Ruins the back half of the puzzle for me
on 12. August 2024, 08:02 by sfushidahardy
Incredible puzzle! The creativity went beyond my expectations, despite my already very high expectations of creativity!
on 11. August 2024, 15:16 by AdarshN
Absolutely incredible, this one really broke my brain in the best way
on 11. August 2024, 14:19 by isajo4002
Crazy puzzle
on 10. August 2024, 22:06 by koarla
Lovely puzzle!
There's just one point where I felt unsure about my solution path: I needed to assume that the Region Sum Line from box 4 continues to box 6, but technically it could have just stayed in its own box (and be completely meaningless).
Since Simon did the same on CTC (https://youtu.be/7KxugQBUi-A?si=EmoE318OdgzhKMwO&t=1787 ) I assume it's fine, or is there another solution path that works without this assumption?
on 9. August 2024, 16:21 by Klausku
One of the most brilliant constructions I have ever seen.
on 8. August 2024, 20:20 by vfig
wild. just wild!
on 8. August 2024, 19:12 by saturnic
espectacular!!
on 8. August 2024, 16:28 by koba1917
out of this world amazing. Had the biggest smile on my face through the whole thing. This puzzle made my day and is one of the most fun I've ever done.
on 8. August 2024, 11:32 by Cosinus
Screaming, laughing, jumping up. This puzzle brings out everything!
Thank you very much!!!❤️
on 8. August 2024, 07:46 by virus_dave
Oh my, this was lovely! What a fantastic idea and so well executed. I groaned each time "it" happened, but overall this is now one of my favorite puzzles of all time. Incredibly well done!
on 8. August 2024, 01:38 by DubiousMobius
What a delight, from bottom to top! I don't think I've ever used so many coloring schemes over the course of a 6x6...
on 7. August 2024, 23:12 by Hay-in-needlestack
This was ridiculous and clever, thanks for making a nice ending to my less than happy day!
on 7. August 2024, 22:40 by Laake
such a fun adventure this one, loved it
on 7. August 2024, 21:54 by LehanLehan
This is great and very fun, thank you very much for the puzzle.
on 7. August 2024, 21:24 by WildEnte
I think... Uh... I maybe liked this one. Probably a lot, I guess?!
I will strive forget everything about this puzzle as quickly as possible, so I can enjoy it again!
on 7. August 2024, 20:27 by TulsaTimmy
This puzzle was so good I had to register and rate/comment on it.
on 7. August 2024, 19:27 by smckinley
Fantastic and so funny! Great idea.
on 7. August 2024, 19:02 by Jacob1531
Interesting concept. Had a great time solving this one.
on 7. August 2024, 18:48 by vitaminz
tricksy little hobbitses...
I expect nothing less coming from this pair!
on 7. August 2024, 14:39 by anyeyeball
Very nice and very naughty. Thank you for the hilarious puzzle!
on 7. August 2024, 14:31 by Franjo
One of the funniest puzzles I’ve ever solved. Made me laugh out loud nearly every step when the fog cleared… Thank you very much for creating and sharing this great Sudoku-joke.
on 7. August 2024, 13:46 by kublai
Amazing!
on 7. August 2024, 13:01 by Myxo
Brilliant!
on 7. August 2024, 08:54 by Big Tiger
I'm going to have to watch someone solve this because I could not get a single digit without first guessing.
on 7. August 2024, 08:05 by Nordy
Loved this! I’m inspired to dust off an idea I’ve been trying to make work for over a year…
on 7. August 2024, 05:47 by SamuPiano
Hilarious puzzle! I really enjoyed solving this one, but I do feel like it's probably 3* at most.
on 7. August 2024, 03:31 by ashisstuff
what a ridiculous (yet perfectly constructed) puzzle. loved every minute of it
on 7. August 2024, 02:21 by ViKingPrime
This is what I imagine it must feel like to live through a Monty Python sketch.
