Imploding the Mirage
(Published on 16. August 2024, 19:28 by 99%Sneaky)
#1 Normal sudoku rules apply.
#2 Digits in cells separated by an X sum to 10.
#3 Digits in cells separated by a V sum to 5.
#4 Digits along arrows sum to the digit in the attached circle.
#5 Digits in cages do not repeat and sum to the small number printed in the corner.
#6 Digits on purple lines form a non-repeating consecutive set, in any order.
Play on SudokuPad/CTC App
Solution code: Column 5
Comments
on 23. August 2024, 08:16 by Nemefish
What makes Sneaky puzzles sneaky is that there are many clues that all seem to have the same gravitational pull. Nothing stands out as the focal point of where to start, much like recent zetamath puzzles. The clues are intricately balanced. Once you find the break in, the logic stays interesting throughout. Very enjoyable.
on 18. August 2024, 16:32 by sdholmes
I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle. It’s the kind that is so beautiful and smooth to solve. Every placed clue had a special little reason for being there :) great work!
on 17. August 2024, 18:20 by Black_Doom
Very very nice!
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Thank thank you :)
on 17. August 2024, 01:07 by antiknight
Cool break-in and steps between the rules.
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Thanks for playing antiknight :)
on 17. August 2024, 00:15 by Flash Groudon
That was lovely! I really enjoyed how the different types of clues interacted in this puzzle. Thanks for sharing :)
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Thanks Flash, very kind of you to say, glad to hear you enjoyed your solve :]
on 16. August 2024, 21:49 by Iluvsodah
Agreed with deltameth, somewhere around 3 stars. Would not go as low as 2, requires some knowledge to make it "as easy"
on 16. August 2024, 21:03 by deltameth
Nice puzzle, thank you for publishing. However, I found it easier than indicated (2.5* or 3*).
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Thanks and thanks for the solve deltamath :) It would seem others agree with your impression of the difficulty.
