If you like geometry more than algebra, this puzzle may be for you!
Rules:
Normal Sudoku Rules apply.
Digits along thermometers must increase from the bulb end.
Cage clues show how many of the same digit are a knight's move away, where the digits "seen" match the digit in the cage.
In the example below, the caged 8 sees three other 8s by knight's move, while the caged 5 sees two other 5s by knight's move.
And here is the puzzle. You can solve online at:
A very small recommendation: be careful during the middle part of the solve. Paint can easily spill into unwanted areas.
Lösungscode: Row 1 then Row 9
am 14. Juli 2023, 05:10 Uhr von yttrio
Amazing coloring puzzle, with the thermos doing exactly as much work as needed!
am 14. März 2023, 02:18 Uhr von damasosos92
I cannot explain how smooth this solve is. It's a fun masterpiece. Thank you so much, Nordy!
am 6. September 2022, 00:55 Uhr von Nordy
Formatting updates
am 26. November 2021, 15:40 Uhr von Magnive
Delightful! Loved that there was still some ambiguity that required a bit of additional logic to resolve even after the "opening"! :)
am 21. November 2021, 19:29 Uhr von Nordy
Thank you for the nice comments! I am happy other people like coloring puzzles :)
am 20. November 2021, 20:06 Uhr von rictech
Love a good coloring puzzle, thanks!
am 20. November 2021, 15:57 Uhr von Iluvsodah
Fun solve, thanks! I love coloring puzzles :D
am 20. November 2021, 15:41 Uhr von Steven R
Very fun, thanks Nordy!
am 20. November 2021, 15:12 Uhr von matiasv5
Loved this puzzle, thank you very much!