Loopy Odysee
(Published on 2. October 2024, 16:42 by gdc)
this weeks Scojo prompt was decided by Dorlir. It is about loop puzzles with a small amount of clues. I decided to go for the "classic" whisper-loop rules but allow diagonal touching for some wilder loop shapes. Hope you enjoy!
- Sudoku: Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Loop: Draw a one-cell-wide loop of orthogonally connected cells. The loop may touch itself diagonally, but not orthogonally.
- German Whispers: Adjacent digits on the loop differ by 5 or more.
- Circles: Box borders divide the loop into segments. Circles are on the loop and their digits count the number of cells in their segments.
Solution code: Digits on the loop in row 5.
Comments
on 8. October 2024, 02:43 by MmeMagique
I spent about 40 minutes not making progress, left it for a day, came back and finished in 15 minutes. A little perspective goes a long way, (I definitely overlooked some key logic in the beginning).
on 8. October 2024, 02:43 by MmeMagique
I spent about 40 minutes not making progress, left it for a day, came back and finished in 15 minutes. A little perspective goes a long way, (I definitely overlooked some key logic in the beginning).
on 8. October 2024, 02:43 by MmeMagique
I spent about 40 minutes not making progress, left it for a day, came back and finished in 15 minutes. A little perspective goes a long way, (I definitely overlooked some key logic in the beginning).
on 4. October 2024, 00:59 by Joely
Can clearly see why this puzzle is 98%. deserves every bit of 100%, well done. :)
on 4. October 2024, 00:13 by brightonsimon
Very nice indeed, many thanks x
on 3. October 2024, 23:32 by MattJones
Such a smooth and satisfying solve. Like putting on a pair of new socks for the first time. Beautiful.
on 3. October 2024, 22:18 by Vegan_warior
Wow! It's the first loop puzzle I've ever solved! Thank you for an insertion in The Loop Culture!
on 3. October 2024, 20:36 by virus_dave
Love this one. Very quick and straightforward, and the circles in box 8 did exactly what i hoped they'd do :)
A++ on the solution code as well
on 3. October 2024, 14:51 by Rollo
Großartig :-)
on 3. October 2024, 06:45 by Kafkapharnaum
This puzzle wins at everything -- thanks for the treat! :D
on 3. October 2024, 05:15 by brandon_bot
@Nathancdj Imagine drawing a continuous line that loops and then cutting it into several pieces using the box borders.
The circle denotes the length of the cut line it's a part of.
on 3. October 2024, 05:04 by Nathancdj
I don't understand the circles rule. Does the digit in the circle count the number of cells in the loop on the 3x3 box? Because there até two circles on the sane box... I'm missing something
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gdc: it is almost the same as number of cells in the 3x3 box. But if the loop enters a box twice, each visit will result into a separate segment with a separate cell count (similar to region sum lines).
on 3. October 2024, 04:25 by Hamsterbase
A very gentle and enjoyable solve. Many thanks to the setter.
on 3. October 2024, 03:20 by Klvsched
My first solo solve on any kind of loop/path puzzle. That was scary, but very enjoyable once i stopped being stupid! Thanks gdc ♥
on 3. October 2024, 00:24 by macintux
Highest compliment I can offer: I don’t like loop puzzles, I’m no good at loop puzzles, and I still enjoyed this. Nice work.
on 2. October 2024, 21:48 by EmX68
So much fun!
on 2. October 2024, 21:14 by thoughtbyte
Astonishing. This is without a doubt one of (if not) the best 1 star puzzle(s) out there. Close to a GAS without being trivial, and with so few clues. Thanks!
on 2. October 2024, 21:13 by wuc
Awesome approachable looper. Liked the solution code too. Great setting thx.
on 2. October 2024, 20:59 by permafrostyx
yay loopy
on 2. October 2024, 20:32 by softie
100% rating for the solution code alone!
on 2. October 2024, 20:06 by Jolly Rogers
Smooth solve throughout, very nice construction with so few clues, thanks!
on 2. October 2024, 19:03 by sujoyku
Very nice and approachable puzzle! Thank you, gdc!
on 2. October 2024, 18:37 by Fizz
Very fun puzzle with nice logic throughout, thanks!
on 2. October 2024, 18:32 by marcmees
very nice. thanks
on 2. October 2024, 17:44 by TripleABattery
Very lovely, from start to finish :)
