Taking Turns
(Published on 11. October 2024, 08:30 by Nordy)
For other 6-clue German Whisper path puzzles, see Boiga Irregularis, Earth Wurm, and Wiggler.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Draw a single, non-intersecting loop that travels orthogonally through the centers of some cells. In every cell it enters, the loop must make a 90 degree turn. The loop acts as a German Whisper line—adjacent digits along the loop must differ by at least 5.
Additionally, the loop must enter at least one of the cells touched by each black dot. Digits joined by a black dot are in a 2:1 ratio.
Solve online:
Solution code: Digits on the loop in Row 3 followed by digits on the loop in Row 7
Comments
on 30. October 2024, 12:01 by marty_sears
Wowww! What a construction. This was silky smooth and so satisfying! Never too difficult but plenty of interesting thought required. One of my favourite German Whisper puzzles
on 28. October 2024, 13:13 by Christounet
Very nice minimalism. Always fun to see how powerful GW loops are. Thanks :)
on 12. October 2024, 02:14 by yttrio
This was a really cool loop variant! It was quite interesting figuring out the consequences of the loop needing to turn in every cell.
on 11. October 2024, 21:33 by Piatato
Lovely!
on 11. October 2024, 18:09 by GeorgeTheToad2
That was fun! Thank you.
on 11. October 2024, 17:54 by Calvinball
This one took me for a ride I wasn't expecting, exceptional puzzle!
on 11. October 2024, 15:06 by Franjo
Very nice meandering loop. Thank you so much for creating and sharing.
