The Smiling Phantom
(Published on 19. October 2024, 10:31 by wuc)
This is a puzzle themed for the upcoming Halloween 2024 at an estimated difficulty level of around 1.5 stars. Are you scared? Either way, I hope you enjoy solving the puzzle. Leave a comment if you do.
Rules:
Standard sudoku rules apply: The digits 1 through 9 appear in every row, column, and box.
German Whispers: Adjacent digits along a green German Whispers line must differ by at least 5.
XV-Dominos: Cells separated by an X must sum to 10. Cells separated by a V must sum to 5. Not all Xs and Vs are necessarily given.
Kropki pairs: Digits in cells separated by a black dot are in a 2:1 ratio. Not all dots are necessarily given.
Fog: Part of the grid is covered with fog. As correct digits are placed, the fog will clear from cells surrounding the correct digit, revealing additional clues. There is always enough information in the revealed portion of the grid to place another correct digit without guessing. Digits can be placed within the fog.
Solution code: Top row left to right.
Comments
on 28. January 2025, 02:26 by Frank Puzzles
https://youtu.be/f0fVYcYGOuY
I highlight this puzzle in my new series Learn How To Sudoku. Nice theme!
on 12. December 2024, 06:26 by Tingo
This was a lot of fun. Thanks for setting and sharing.
on 1. November 2024, 14:23 by zimmicks
Rated 2-star
Thanks!
on 30. October 2024, 04:59 by ostio456
Nice and quick puzzle. very fun
on 20. October 2024, 20:18 by AlSina
Fun puzzle, thanks!
on 20. October 2024, 13:07 by Bhuja
Nice flow.
on 19. October 2024, 17:52 by Cosinus
Cool! I really like the beginning. And also afterwards there are some beautiful deductions.
on 19. October 2024, 14:09 by cg24
lovely:) had much fun doing it
on 19. October 2024, 13:44 by Ragna
Fun puzzle! Thank you. :-)
on 19. October 2024, 11:26 by Inge
Very nice puzzle !
