Howl-py Birthday, ViKingPrime!
(Published on 21. April 2025, 17:32 by ChinStrap)
My first puzzle present, for ViKingPrime's birthday. I decided to utilize a modifier cell type that he invented. I hope you all enjoy!
Rules:
- Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
- Werewolf Cells: A digit that matches its box number (boxes are numbered in reading order) is a werewolf cell. Each row and column must contain a werewolf cell. Assign a value from 1-6 to each werewolf cell such that no werewolf has its digit as its value, and all values are distinct. Non-werewolf cells have their digits as values.
- Index Lines: The digit in the Nth cell along a solid lines (starting from the diamond) indicates the position along the line where the digit N appears. For example, if a diamond cell contains a 3, the third cell along that line must have a 1.
- A notes column has been given to track box values and must be filled for solution checking.
- Dutch Whisper Line: Adjacent values on the hollow line must differ by at least 2.
- Kropki Dots: The black dot separates values where one is double the other. The white dot separates consecutive values.
All feedback (positive or critical) appreciated!
Solution code: The values of all werewolf cells in box order, starting with box 1 (6 digits).
Comments
on 23. April 2025, 17:49 by ChinStrap
Updated difficulty estimate
on 21. April 2025, 19:41 by ViKingPrime
I love this - werewolf cells doing werewolf cell things. The logic is just twisty enough, not enough to melt the brain entirely but maybe thaw it out a little.
on 21. April 2025, 17:38 by gdc
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to test this! Really thoughtful of you to use VKPs modifier rule here. And it works really well with index lines!
Difficulty-wise, I think it matches up with the one that Mark solved yesterday, which is kind of a sweet spot for me.
