Variant Lesson: Dominoes
(Published on 19. December 2025, 18:55 by Deckatron)
Place 6 unique digits (from 1-9) into the grid such that each digit appears 6 times and any given digit does not repeat in any row, column or 2x3 box. Which 6 digits to use must be determined.
Digits in adjacent cells separated by an X sum to 10 Digits in adjacent cells separated by a V sum to 5
Digits in adjacent cells separated by a white kropki dot are consecutive Digits in adjacent cells separated by a black dot are in a 2:1 ratio (i.e. one digit is double the other)
Not all Xs, Vs or Dots are given
This is puzzle number 4 of a series I am making to get Sudoku players into Variant Puzzles. These are designed to be an introduction into the many common concepts in variant sudoku
Digits in adjacent cells separated by an X sum to 10 Digits in adjacent cells separated by a V sum to 5
Digits in adjacent cells separated by a white kropki dot are consecutive Digits in adjacent cells separated by a black dot are in a 2:1 ratio (i.e. one digit is double the other)
Not all Xs, Vs or Dots are given
Puzzle 1: German Whispers
Puzzle 2: Killer Cages
Puzzle 3: Thermos
Solution code: Column 6 from top to bottom.
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Comments
on 26. January 2026, 22:49 by teuthida
I love the series. However I don't feel like the puzzles are that approachable to be an introduction for the variants. Nevertheless I have lots of fun finding the correct set of digits, thank you for setting and sharing!
