Learn the Alphabet: Z is for Zones
(Published on 5. December 2024, 17:30 by Crusader175)
I started the series to challenge myself setting 26 sudoku variants from A-Z and to improve myself as a setter. Turns out it was pretty challenging to set a single-variant sudoku, but it was really fun to explore different variants with some of them I haven't set before.
I'm unsure about if this fits the series with the fog added. But at the end, I thought that the fog purpose is to maintain and focus on the break-in, and it is still Zones Sudoku.
Sorry it took so long to finish it. I want this last puzzle to be a proper ending for the series. Thank you very much to all that help test puzzles from the series, solving, and comment kind feedback!
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply.
Zones: Digits in the top-left corner of a marked cage must all appear in the cage.
Entering correct digits will clear the fog revealing additional clues.
Puzzle Link: SudokuPad
My youtube channel on solving sudoku: Crusader Puzzle
Solution code: Column 1
Comments
on 25. December 2024, 18:59 by ch3ka
I feel I've missed a trick at the break-in, but once I narrowed it down it just gave in.
Reply: The intended path is in hidden comment. Thanks for solving!
on 22. December 2024, 19:20 by NEWS
"Learn the Alphabet" series, completely solved!
Reply: Oh wow, thank you very much for solving all of the puzzles!
on 14. December 2024, 19:38 by PatMac
I pencil marked the entire grid then removed the appropriate pencil marks until it was solved. That's 4 or 5 center pencil marks in every square to begin with.
Is there shortcuts to reduce the pencil marking in the that I didn't see?
Well done Crusader
Reply: I'll write the intended path in the hidden comment. I'm not a native english speaker, but hopefully the explanation is clear. :)
on 11. December 2024, 04:17 by josemadre
Congratulations! That was a massive undertaking
Reply: Thank you josemadre! Very happy finally I can finish the series properly.
on 6. December 2024, 01:59 by antiknight
A cute snack!
Reply: Thanks antiknight!
on 5. December 2024, 23:30 by BenTen
That was a very cute idea and nicely executed.
Congrats on finishing the alphabet!
Reply: Thank you very much! Finally able to set it. :)
on 5. December 2024, 23:22 by MSDOS
Very unique break in and nice flow from there! Fun puzzle!
Reply: Very happy with the break-in. Thank you!
on 5. December 2024, 22:02 by Allagem
Hahahahahahaha…
Fantastic!
Reply: Thanks Allagem! :)
on 5. December 2024, 18:40 by it_depends
fun puzzle with a satisfying and clean break
Reply: Thanks! Glad you had fun with it!
on 5. December 2024, 18:21 by mihel111
+1
Reply: Thank you for solving mihel111!
on 5. December 2024, 17:57 by askaksaksask
The break in here is the star of the puzzle, and it's a breezy solve after the initial steps. I like the addition of the fog to focus the start. Really nicely set!
Reply: Exactly as intended, thank you!
on 5. December 2024, 17:52 by ademjaz
Very nice break-in idea!
Reply: Thank you very much ademjaz!
