One Look Could Kill
(Published on 23. November 2024, 01:54 by yttrio)
Many thanks to chameleon for coming up with the final name of this puzzle!
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Digits *may* repeat in cages if allowed by other rules. The sum of digits in each cage must be a two-digit number that acts as a valid partial look-and-say clue for that cage. For example, if the sum is 21, there must be exactly two 1s in the cage along with any combination of other digits.
Solution code: Column 5
Comments
on 3. December 2024, 23:48 by Yawnus
Definitely one of my favorite mystery killers! Thanks, yttrio!
on 2. December 2024, 09:34 by novato
Amazing, super clever setting. One of the harder puzzles I've managed (93 minutes!) but I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you!
on 24. November 2024, 04:36 by twobear
Very nice! Lots of interesting deductions in this puzzle. Agree that it definitely deserves more than 95%!
on 23. November 2024, 17:23 by Franjo
Wonderful puzzle using some great ideas. I only cannot understand why this masterpiece has not earned much more than 95 %. Thank you very much for creating and sharing this gem.
on 23. November 2024, 11:05 by Piatato
Excellent!
on 23. November 2024, 08:41 by askaksaksask
Wow, even after tackling the restrictions on sum-look-and-say duality, I found this to be properly difficult. Some pretty in-the-weeds sum and cage logic. Really impressive setting though. Bravo
