Quantum Counting
(Published on 17. November 2024, 13:39 by gdc)
This puzzle is inspired by What Lies Beyond the Fog by ViKingPrime, which also explored the interaction of S-cells and counting circles. Thanks to the CtC fan discord for testing. Hope you enjoy!
- Schrödinger Sudoku: Place one or two of the digits 0-9 in every empty cell such that each row, column and box contains the digits 0-9 exactly once.
- Fog: The grid is covered in fog. Placing correct digit reveals clues in the surrounding 3x3 area.
- Circles: A digit in a circle counts exactly how many circles with the same letter contain that digit. Each letter A-E appears on exactly 3 (out of 15) circles.
- Values: The value of a cell is the sum of its digit(s).
- Renban: Values on a pink line form a contiguous sequence without repeats.
- Kropki: Values on a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio.
Click the puzzle image to solve online on SudokuPad!
Solution code: Column 1 top to bottom. Leave out cells with multiple digits.
Comments
on 22. November 2024, 21:34 by mrjide80
What a great puzzle! The logic behind the breakthrough for the first digit was brilliant. The logic behind all the rules and how they all come together ...just WoW! I'm usually a 3 stars guy and dabble in the 4 stars. Still can't believe I solved it lol. Hope this gets on CTC. Kudos GDC.
on 22. November 2024, 16:25 by LehanLehan
Extremely tasty logic,such a cozy feeling to solve your puzzles. Thanks,gdc
on 18. November 2024, 11:19 by lmdemasi
Nice one, gdc!
on 17. November 2024, 21:17 by OutOfMyMindBRB
Brilliant!
on 17. November 2024, 19:20 by ViKingPrime
My favourite puzzle.
on 17. November 2024, 14:40 by MonsieurTRISTE
A "very nice" rating for some very tricky steps! :)
