One Pea, Two Perspectives
(Published on 14. December 2024, 15:44 by SamuPiano)
Wow, I haven't published a puzzle in over a month! Sorry to my loyal fans (which definitely exist).
While I'm busy with life, I took a few hours out to make this puzzle!It's just one trick and shouldn't be too difficult as long as you spot it, and it draws attention to a particular property of my favorite constraint!
Here are the rules:
Sudoku: Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply; place the digits 1-6 once each in every row, column and 2x3 box.
Duality: The line functions as both of the following constraints:
Split Pea Lines: Digits on the line strictly between the two circles sum to a two-digit number, where the "tens" digit is in one circle and the "ones" digit is in the other.
Split Pea Lines (full): Digits on the line, including the circles, sum to a two-digit number, where the "tens" digit is in one circle and the "ones" digit is in the other.
Brute forcing the numbers in the circles is highly discouraged. Try to eliminate options mathematically!
Click the image to play!
Happy solving! Please leave a comment if you enjoyed this one, and check out some of my other puzzles!
Solution code: Column 4, from top to bottom. (6 digits)
Comments
on 12. January 2025, 00:20 by novato
Very clever!
on 25. December 2024, 10:24 by PatMac
Satisfying puzzle, SP
on 16. December 2024, 12:19 by Franjo
Very nice snack. Thank you for sharing.
on 15. December 2024, 00:37 by AlexRaetselt
Quick an easy, yet beautiful with a nice twist.
on 14. December 2024, 22:39 by sujoyku
Very nice puzzle! Simple rules, approachable and incredibly elegant. Thank you for setting and sharing this little gem, SamuPiano!
on 14. December 2024, 21:30 by sahi1l
Very cute!
on 14. December 2024, 18:08 by johnreid
Nice math puzzle! Thanks!
