Hidden Patterns
(Published on 25. January 2025, 03:13 by PhoenixAki)
Hidden Patterns
This is my first attempt at making an intentionally simple (compared to my other puzzles) 1-star difficulty puzzle that should be very approachable to newcomers to variant sudoku.
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply: place the digits 1-9 in each row, column, and 3x3 box.
- XV: Cells connected by an X must sum to 10. Cells connected by a V must sum to 5. All possible X's and V's have been given.
- Dutch Whispers: Adjacent cells on the orange Dutch Whisper line must differ by at least 4.
- Kropki Dots: The 2 cells connected by the white dot must be consecutive.
Solution Video (honor system, only enter the solution code below if you genuinely solve it and not copy the digits from the solution)
Solution code: Row 7, from left to right (9 digits)
Comments
on 11. February 2025, 16:34 by PatMac
Despite the bold lettering about the negative constraint on Xs and Vs, it didn’t sink in until I could not resolve the last 10%. Then I reread the rules and had a fun finish.
Nice puzzle.
on 29. January 2025, 22:15 by dzamie
A nice little 5-minute puzzle. Took me a bit to see the patterns after finishing, though.
on 29. January 2025, 19:13 by wuc
Great snack for a speedrun thx.
on 27. January 2025, 05:26 by Azukay
Nice fun puzzle, enjoyable solve
on 26. January 2025, 09:39 by Mozart40
I don't know why, but I offen struggle with XV puzzles. But even I managed this one and it was fun.
on 26. January 2025, 04:37 by cozoq
Nice puzzle!
Note the V/X negative constraint!
on 26. January 2025, 03:47 by Ganbatte
I needed this true one-star puzzle because I was struggling with a different one-star puzzle. There’s quite a range! Thank you.
on 25. January 2025, 23:56 by SanFranSam
i wouldn't worry about it being too easy. took me 40+ minutes. and every time i thought i had the final break to make it all collapse i had to go looking for another one. good puzzle. but then any puzzle i finish is a good one. :)
on 25. January 2025, 09:52 by AlSina
Nice Pattern!
