Mad Scientist
(Published on 10. September 2021, 16:00 by Bremster)
- There are some thermometer shapes in the grid. Along these thermometers, digits must strictly increase from the bulb end.
- Red cages are psycho killer cages. Digits placed in cages point to boxes in the grid, and provide a referred digit which is the digit in the same position in the box that is pointed to. The referred digits in the cage must sum to the small clue in the top left corner of the cage. Referred digits may repeat.
Psycho Killer with Thermo Rules Example
In this example the 4 in the PK cage points to the cell in box 4 in the same position, so it points to a 1. The 3 in the PK cage points to box 3, in the same position so it points to a 1. 1+1=2, so 2 is the total of the PK cage.
Links to online solving tools
Solve Video
While I don't feel this is an extremely hard puzzle, the psycho killer ruleset can be a little confusing so I have created a solve video of the puzzle for people who want to see me explain the rules or get stuck with the puzzle.
People who do not want any help should just ignore the video, unless after they have solved it they want to see how I still struggle with my own puzzles.
Note: the video is in English.
Solution code: Row 9
Comments
on 16. September 2021, 16:23 by harrismirza
This is a great rule set, not super challenging, but really good fun.
on 12. September 2021, 22:13 by Andrewsarchus
Really enjoyed this puzzle! The ruleset creates some very fun logic!
on 12. September 2021, 22:00 by Zombie Hunter
One of my favorite rules! PK cages :) Very nice puzzle that everyone should try.
on 11. September 2021, 05:54 by Xailran
I really liked this puzzle, thanks Bremster!
on 10. September 2021, 19:12 by kublai
Nice! Great ruleset.
on 10. September 2021, 18:40 by abed hawila
Stunning puzzle!
on 10. September 2021, 17:42 by Mad-Tyas
This psycho killer ruleset is really fascinating. Great puzzle!
