Index lines are the constraint I've explored the most and there is something about their power that is really cool, but most people don't know about them. I made this 4 pack of 6x6 to explore some variants I've never done before using them. Sorted roughly in order of difficulty. Many thanks to the testers, especially marty_sears who has encouraged me to get this pack made.
For all the following puzzles, lines are Index Lines:
Index Lines: The digit in the Nth cell along the line (starting from the diamond) indicates the position along the line where the digit N appears. For example: 2143 would be a valid line (with 2 as the diamond); the 1st digit, 2, indicates that the 2nd digit is a 1, and so on.
Other rules for each puzzle are given in the puzzle itself.
#1: Self Plagiarism (Self Reference Lots)
The easiest of the pack, but a good introduction to the concept. Circles count the cells on the line that reference themselves. Estimated difficulty 2*.
#2: Looped In (Loop Building)
Box borders divide the loop into index line segments. Estimated difficulty 3*.
#3: Guidelines (Chaos Construction)
Build regions to divide the lines into index line segments. Estimated difficulty 3.5*.
#4: Secondary Source (Schrödinger Cells)
Schrödinger cell sudoku, and an S-cell on the line refers to both digits inside it. Estimated difficulty 4* (lower if you are used to S-cells).
All feedback (positive or critical) appreciated!
Solution code: First digit (row 1 column 1) in each puzzle in order.
on 6. December 2024, 20:26 by Flinty
Delicious!
on 5. December 2024, 15:21 by QuiltyAsCharged
An excellent set of puzzles! Really putting index lines through their paces.
on 15. November 2024, 19:06 by DubiousMobius
Wow, what an extraordinary range in these puzzles! Each one felt like rediscovering the constraint. Top notch setting!
on 1. November 2024, 08:48 by gdc
Incredible pack of 6x6 puzzles with so many of my favorite constraints mixed in. Thanks for creating those!
on 31. October 2024, 01:02 by marty_sears
All of these were amazing! A really great and fun exploration of this constraint, with lots of variation between the puzzles.
Difficulty: | ![]() |
Rating: | 92 % |
Solved: | 17 times |
Observed: | 6 times |
ID: | 000KIF |