The Secret Sudoku Cell
(Published on 23. November 2024, 08:00 by marty_sears)
Rules:
Sudoku rules mostly don't apply.
Fill the grid with the digits 1-6, but each row, column and box must have exactly one repeated digit (and one digit missing). With the following exception:
One cell in the grid is the Secret Sudoku Cell, to be located. The row, column and box containing the Secret Sudoku Cell must each obey normal sudoku rules (ie; contain no repeating digits), and indeed be the ONLY row, column and box where sudoku rules apply.
REGION SUM LINES: Box borders divide blue lines into segments that have the same sum.
ZIPPER LINES: Digits an equal distance from the central spot on a lavender line sum to the digit on the central spot.
BLACK DOTS: Digits separated by a black dot have a 1:2 ratio.
WHITE DOTS: Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive.
Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
Solution code: Bottom row from left to right
Comments
on 4. February 2025, 21:10 by virus_dave
Fun to solve and not TOO difficult, but BOY did this hurt my brain trying to reason through.
Very clever! The not-quite-sudoku was really interesting
on 28. December 2024, 19:35 by borakapan
I hope to see extensions of this rule set because this was such a neat little puzzle
on 17. December 2024, 19:05 by Klausku
Nice! Quite disturbing not to be able to do sudoku in a sudoku puzzle
on 6. December 2024, 01:19 by QuiltyAsCharged
Very enjoyable. Interesting how normal Sudoku rules NOT applying leads to new challenges. My only disappointment is missing out on the original blue title
on 30. November 2024, 11:20 by Zerobrain
I had to fight my self not to do sudoku!
on 29. November 2024, 13:19 by ChinStrap
Fun and fresh logic here. A great birthday present indeed.
on 28. November 2024, 07:36 by AsgarArn
Nice Little snack! Great construction.
on 26. November 2024, 22:53 by konklone
I don't set puzzles, but I'm surprised a puzzle with a single inconsistency like this is possible! Very impressive, and I loved how the final phase of the puzzle plays out.
on 24. November 2024, 15:51 by jakestilesowen
It's almost sudoku! I like it.
on 24. November 2024, 15:23 by Geb
Very imaginative!
on 24. November 2024, 12:28 by fishsaltyak
This one took me quite a while, but lots of fun. Thanks!
on 23. November 2024, 21:14 by v8nagrom
Approachable but made me think hard a few times. Fascinating ending :)
Thanks, Marty!
on 23. November 2024, 16:39 by Titus Adduxas
Lovely puzzle, though it messed with my head somewhat!
on 23. November 2024, 14:46 by Prince Myshkin
Loved it! Thanks, Mr Sears!
on 23. November 2024, 12:47 by Franjo
Sweet little snack! Thanks for serving.
on 23. November 2024, 09:00 by mihel111
Funny way to start the weekend.
on 23. November 2024, 08:44 by Playmaker6174
A funny puzzle idea and a very cute ending there :)
on 23. November 2024, 08:35 by NEWS
Almost to get the first blood!
