Invasion!
(Published on 27. October 2024, 00:00 by Sotehr)
PUZZLE
RULES
Sudoku: Normal Sudoku rules apply; place the digits 1-9 once in every row, column, and 3x3 box.
Imposter Cells: There exist 9 Imposter Cells in the grid such that there is exactly one Imposter Cell in each row, column, and 3x3 box. Neither the digits or values of Imposter Cells repeat. The value of an Imposter Cell is the same as one of its orthogonally adjacent cells. For example, if r1c1 is an Imposter Cell containing the digit 8, and r1c2 contains a 4 and r2c1 contains a 2, the value of r1c1 is either 4 or 2. It is up to the solver to determine the position and value of each Imposter Cell.
Arrows: Values along an arrow sum to the value in the circle.
Killer Cages: Digits in a cage do not repeat, although values can, and sum to the value indicated in the upper leftmost corner.
NOTES
Expected Difficulty: 3.5 stars
There are imposters among us! They go by many names: Mimics, Body Snatchers, Pod People, The Thing. Find them before it's too late!
This was set for
Scojo's Setting Saturday Prompt: Happy Halloween!
Play Invasion! on SudokuPad.
Solution code: Imposter cells, in normal reading order (left to right, top to bottom).
Last changed on on 29. October 2024, 18:23
Solved by Klvsched, ViKingPrime, roflsalot, karlmortenlunna, SKORP17, Nell Gwyn, Scojo, zonka, SnapDragon, nixxo, QuiltyAsCharged, jadight
Comments
on 20. December 2024, 07:39 by QuiltyAsCharged
Excellent puzzle, a hearty challenge! Those imposters nearly got me