Hit, Reveal, Solve (DFoW)
(Published on 17. December 2024, 20:23 by Nurator)
I recently discovered Hitpoints and really loved the concept. So I adapted it to Hitpoint arrows. Have fun :)
Rules:Normal Sudoku Rules apply.
Dynamic Fog: The grid is covered in fog. Placing a correct digit in a cell lifts fog in that cell and possibly other cells.
Hitpoint Arrows: A digit in a cell with an arrow is equal to the sum of all digits where the digit equals the distance from that arrow clue. If multiple arrows are in one cell, the sum total of all such digits in those directions is used.
E.g. if the digit in Row1, Column7 is a 2, it would contribute to the sum in Row3, Column7 while every other digit in that cell would not.
Solution code: Row 9 (9 digits)
Comments
on 30. December 2024, 18:19 by Rockon101000
Understanding the rule was challenging, but it was a very swift and thoroughly enjoyable solve following that.
on 26. December 2024, 23:06 by novato
Amazing puzzle! The emotional rollercoaster of finding a digit and either getting or not getting some fog clears...
on 18. December 2024, 20:42 by Adrian71
Nice and interesting puzzle! I got a bit worried when I kept on getting no new clues when placing digits, but all worked out in the end. Thanks!
on 18. December 2024, 09:44 by gdc
Nice use of dynamic fog with a simple ruleset that packs some fresh logic.
on 18. December 2024, 08:07 by LehanLehan
Very fun and very interesting puzzle, thank you very much.
on 18. December 2024, 02:46 by Squiz
Wow, absolutely incredible! Not difficult but if you ask the right questions it is a very satisfying solve. Well done Nurator on an excellent puzzle
on 18. December 2024, 02:21 by fishsaltyak
This is truly a masterpiece...
on 18. December 2024, 01:39 by siliciousreese
This is my first time with the hitpoints constraint and I love it! I think it's a great introduction to the constraint, slowly adding complexity with each reveal. Hopefully the rating goes up with more solves. The only thing I can think is the solve path is somewhat forced with what gets revealed. This is exactly what I wanted after a long day though. Thanks for setting!
on 17. December 2024, 22:37 by stonetim
My first time trying Hitpoint Arrows. Definitely made some mistakes until I properly understood it.
Great puzzle and I found the use of Fog for the clues quite satisfying as a guide towards usage order, which otherwise may be a bit overly confusing. The ending was particularly enjoyable.
on 17. December 2024, 21:42 by mathpesto
Great fun!
on 17. December 2024, 21:36 by mihel111
This puzzle has a very pleasant flow. Very well done.
on 17. December 2024, 21:17 by johncj
Great implementation if both dynamic fog and hitpoint arrows. Thank you!
on 17. December 2024, 20:31 by MattYDdraig
Interesting ruleset with some fun implications.
