XOV to Atlanta (0-9 Challenge)
(Published on 21. October 2024, 04:30 by The Bard)
Extended Sudoku rules apply, place the digits 0-9 in each row, column, and box, however there will be one digit in each that does not fit. This digit can vary between rows, columns, and boxes and needs to be determined by the solver.
XV: Digits separated by an X add to 10, those separated by a V add to 5.
Kropki: Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive. All white dots have been given.
Knights Move: Digits separated by a chess knights move cannot contain the same digit.
This is the next installment in my “XOV” series which you can find:
“XOV to Yuma” HERE,
“XOV to Yuma Returns” HERE,
“XOV to Chicago” HERE,
“XOV to New York” HERE,
“XOV to D.C.” HERE, and
“XOV to Houston” HERE.
If you like this puzzle, you may enjoy some of my other puzzles too, click HERE to see the other puzzles I have made.
Solution code: Row 8
Comments
on 22. October 2024, 13:10 by Franjo
The negative constraint is the key for solving this quite approachable puzzle (two stars - at most). The solution path is surprisingly smooth and straight forward, the setting is elegant and beautiful. Thank you very much for creating and sharing.
on 22. October 2024, 12:56 by davidz32z
May be obvious to some, but I got hung up since no Xs or Vs have dots. The negative white dot constraint DOES apply to boundaries that have Xs and Vs as well.
on 22. October 2024, 12:51 by 9Rookienumbers
I am completely lost for this one... it's been an hour and I can't figure out what to do
on 21. October 2024, 18:33 by sfield
Got stuck at first because I missed the first rule. Once I noticed that, it still took me a long time, but I got it. I haven't been here long enough to really have a great feel for the ratings, but in my limited experience, it feels more like a 3 than a 2.
on 21. October 2024, 16:48 by PinkNickels
Another banger! Thanks, Bard.
