Select exactly 6 digits from 1-9 and place them exactly once in every row, column and 2x3 box.
Japanese Sums: The numbers outside the grid indicate the order of the runs of contiguous cells that must be shaded the color of your choice. The number is the sum of the cells in the run. There must be an unshaded cell between shaded runs. All shaded runs are given.
Important note: the circle and square are merely cosmetic. They have no rules meaning.
Solution code: Row 4, left-to-right
on 24. September 2024, 21:48 by dzamie
Oh, clever! First time I've managed to clear one of these "pick 6 numbers from 1-9" puzzles, and I'm glad it was this. I recognized the shape, but it didn't really help the solve at all, and the cosmetic thing was nice :)
on 24. September 2024, 14:02 by permafrostyx
yay coloury
on 24. September 2024, 03:27 by StevenS
The circle is cute!
on 24. September 2024, 01:03 by theasylm
The rule means there must be one or more unshaded cells between shaded runs.