The Goldilocks Zone
(Published on 14. September 2024, 15:04 by marty_sears)
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply
Divide the grid into 3 zones. Each zone consists of a single group of orthogonally connected cells. No 2x2 area may be entirely within one zone.
The first zone is 'too hot'. Any cell in the hot zone has a value one greater than its digit.
The second zone is 'too cold'. Any cell in the cold zone has a value one less than its digit.
The third zone is 'just right'; this is the Goldilocks Zone. In this zone, a cell's value equals its digit, like normal.
The 9 objects (bowls, chairs and beds) all contain different digits, but each object of the same type has the same value.
Zone borders (NOT box borders) divide blue lines into segments, each of which has the same total (ie; the sum of its VALUES.) The two ends of a blue line always lie in different zones.
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Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
Solution code: Digits in the Goldilocks Zone in column 2, reading downwards
Comments
on 21. September 2024, 19:17 by vfig
neither too easy, nor too hard...
on 18. September 2024, 04:57 by Clementi
I was so happy with myself for solving this.
Then I entered the solution code, and apparently I didn't solve it correctly.
Edit: then I realised that I just misunderstood the instructions for finding the solution code - one final twist in the tale.
on 17. September 2024, 19:35 by Geb
Once you get past the break in deduction this isn't too hard! I'd say closer to three stars. The variant on normal yin yang doesn't throw things off too much and the clues do s good job guiding you. Fantastic fun.
on 16. September 2024, 22:02 by Matcafe
My very first puzzle I did and I'm very proud of myself, it's such a great puzzle to explore. I did some mistakes when it comes to yin yang at the beginning but it was a great adventure.
on 16. September 2024, 00:15 by psams
Both parts, the Yin Yang Yong, and finding the digits were so clever and enjoyable. After starting the digits, I had to rework the Yin and Yang for box 1 twice. Finally, it was just right.
on 15. September 2024, 23:57 by steveire
Diffiult and enjoyable puzzle! The imposter challenge might have been one for little red riding hood :).
on 15. September 2024, 22:39 by TripleABattery
Absolutely fantastic! The break-in was a little tricky but not unreasonable and everything flowed beautifully afterwards. Truly incredible, thank you :)
on 15. September 2024, 17:19 by mihel111
Ying Yang Young doubles the fun. So a 200% rating for this one.
on 15. September 2024, 12:34 by Azireo
I don't know what makes the Ying-Yang rule so much fun to solve. But I know that adding a color makes it just right :) Thanks so much for setting such a nice one!
on 15. September 2024, 04:09 by sorryimLate
My only worry is that both the real and the fake Marty are spoiling us with their masterpieces. Can these ever get any better or more entertaining? Both yes and no feel a bit frightening.
Seriously, thank you for your amazing work!
on 14. September 2024, 23:55 by TripleABattery
Absolutely fantastic! The break-in was a little tricky but not unreasonable and everything flowed beautifully afterwards. Truly incredible, thank you :)
on 14. September 2024, 23:39 by cybers
So, so good. When digits finally came there was shock and awe. Thank you!
on 14. September 2024, 20:17 by Franjo
Oh dear! There are some special laws for YYY I never heard of! So I had to find and prove them by myself… That was not easy - but so satisfying. Thank you so much - again - for making me happy while sharing your outstanding puzzles.
on 14. September 2024, 20:15 by ViKingPrime
This isn't too hard or too easy, in fact you might say it's just right.
on 14. September 2024, 18:40 by ChinStrap
I loved this. Thematic, great flow, everything. A+ Martyism
on 14. September 2024, 18:30 by Tomf1sh
Absolutely insane beauty. There were so many "aha!" moments that were so intricate and perfect that I felt you were winking at me from behind the screen. Not only did this display your intelligence and wit, I felt like I became more intelligent and more witty simply by solving it.
on 14. September 2024, 15:48 by ThePedallingPianist
An absolutely stunning puzzle - I tried my best, but there was no way I could've out-Marty-ed this one!
on 14. September 2024, 15:17 by vitaminz
The most Marty puzzle that ever Martied (except possibly for some other Marty puzzles)
