Heard No More 2
(Published on 30. August 2024, 22:49 by The Bard)
Normal Sudoku rules apply, place the digits 1-9 in each row, column, and box.
German whispers: digits next to each other along the green line must have a difference of at least 5. All vertical and horizontal German whisper lines have been given, no diagonal lines.
V: digits with an V between them sum to 5. All V's have been given.
Kropki: Digits with a black dot between them have a ratio of 1:2.
This is a sequel to easier Heard No More and you solve it by clicking HERE.
If you like this puzzle you may enjoy some of my other puzzles too, click HERE to see the other puzzles I have made.
Solution code: Row 6
Comments
on 18. September 2024, 19:38 by chain.reader
that negative constraint is very nice!
new* ruleset for me.
(*I did part 1 first, didn't notice the rule there until the very end)
on 13. September 2024, 23:51 by Frank Puzzles
I would prefer a different way of stating the negative German Whisper lines constraint. I was stuck for at least a good 20 minutes because I didn't realize what the rule was.
Perhaps, something along the lines of "All cells which differ by at least 5 horizontally or vertically are connected by a green German Whisper line." And instead of describing German Whisper you have your rule completely laid out.
Fun puzzle otherwise!
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If you want to watch this solve you can view it at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-jIwh1WnUw
on 3. September 2024, 16:45 by PinkNickels
Thanks, Bard. The negative restriction was fun to use in this one
on 2. September 2024, 08:58 by MissMaraJoy
Hi Bard, great puzzle!! I played thru pretty much your entire log of puzzles and they've all been wonderful solves :-)
A heavier reliance on the negative German whispers constraint in this puzzle forced me to think in new ways about the green lines which was awesome!
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Thank you for that. The first one was more of a test to see how well it worked and provide a basic into to the idea.
I try to keep my stuff as fresh as I can with new ideas, angles, or themes to keep it fun. Of course some end up being better than others. :-)
THe Bard
on 31. August 2024, 07:48 by Fisherman
Great series, keep it coming. English is not my mother tongue so the grid kept shouting:
"I beg your pardon,
Speak louder, and
Whisper no more,
Outside the greens!"
on 31. August 2024, 06:11 by sahi1l
I've never seen a negative German Whispers constraint, and while it daunted me at first it ended up being quite powerful and fun. Well done!
on 31. August 2024, 02:53 by The Bard
Clarification to rules
