Entropic Knights
(Published on 29. December 2024, 05:17 by sudoku_explorer)
- Normal Sudoku rules apply. Place the digits 1 through 9 in each empty cell. Digits must not repeat within the same row, column, or box.
- Anti-Knight: Digits must not repeat in cells that are a chess knight's move apart.
- Entropic Line: Every 3 consecutive cells along an entropic line must contain a low digit (1,2,3), middle digit (4,5,6) and high digit (7,8,9).
- Kropki Dots: Digits seperated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio. Digits seperated by a white dot are consecutive. Not all dots are given.
Easier 2* version with one digit revealed: Sudokupad
For more challenge of 4* break-in: Sudokupad
Solution code: Row 5 (9 digits, no spaces)
Comments
on 6. January 2025, 19:42 by itsid
I played without the digit, and I think it's been a 3* experience for me... it wasn't too easy to find the proper color for each cell, but certainly possible (although it took me a while to see how).
Nice puzzle indeed, thanks a lot!
on 31. December 2024, 14:43 by Br1312te
Did the more challenging version. Was doable as long as you keep your pencil marks clear. Very nice puzzle!
on 30. December 2024, 01:37 by SanFranSam
Well i chickened out and did the 2*. It was fun. Would have been more fun if I hadn't kept screwing up the color coding of the entropic line. ;)
on 30. December 2024, 00:24 by BorisTheSnake
Brilliant! Took some time to figure out, but the hard part isn't when the given digit helps. Agree with others, the given digit shouldn't be used.
on 29. December 2024, 22:55 by Nairurian
Did the harder break in, it was nice but felt on the easy end of a 4*, maybe 3*
on 29. December 2024, 20:18 by lootyloot
hard version is very nice
on 29. December 2024, 17:32 by bboom
Definitely recommend the harder version, which is more like a 3-star. The given digit in the easier version makes it fairly trivial and not nearly as interesting.
on 29. December 2024, 12:08 by japanoise_breakfast
Glad I stuck with the more difficult variant. Very nice break-in!
