Loop Count
(Published on 19. September 2024, 21:23 by arbitrary)
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Draw a one cell wide loop of orthogonally connected cells. The loop does not branch and cannot touch itself, even diagonally. A digit on the loop indicates the number of times that digit appears on the loop.
- Digits connected on an X sum to 10. Digits connected on a V sum to 5. Xs and Vs are on borders between loop and non-loop cells.
SudokuPad:
https://sudokupad.app/l12enu7t6m
Solution code: The digits on the loop in row 4 left to right, then the digits on the loop in row 7 left to right.
Last changed on on 20. September 2024, 00:25
Solved by Zandi, StevenS, shifman23, japanoise_breakfast, bansalsaab, SincereEngineer, hrhgln, seeppp, lmdemasi, Snookerfan, Brodie2000, han233ing, Vodakhan , OhHeyGuysItsMax, Yawnus, matzrh, Calvinball, ... rsignal, cam, Tompzini, Jesper, henrypijames, feverlute, WarriorKitten, wenchang, SKORP17, lianarox, peacherwu2, Isael, atomium, meixia, Hazem-77, widjo, Dfalt1318, Zeddecks, Elliott810, Jacob1531
Comments
on 21. September 2024, 18:24 by cam
Really beautiful solve path! It's a big accomplishment to make something with rules that are this constrained. Especially something this difficult and fun :)
on 21. September 2024, 11:57 by thrutch
Really liked some of the steps to build the loop.
on 21. September 2024, 01:33 by Calvinball
Absolutely pristine craftsmanship. That was devious and I loved it for it.
on 20. September 2024, 13:42 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle, great fun! Thank you