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The Great Escape

(Published on 27. January 2022, 06:57 by Will Power)

Normal Sudoku rules apply. Numbers on thermometers increase from the bulb end. Numbers with a white dot between them are consecutive. Numbers highlighted green are odd. Numbers highlighted red are even. You are a prisoner, starting in the center of box 5 (center of the puzzle). When you escape, you must go straight if the number you are on is odd. You must turn right or left if the number you are on is even. You must travel through exactly 7 cells in each 9-cell box, before moving to the next box, except the last box you must travel through 6 cells and then exit the puzzle. Once you leave a box, you cannot return to that box. The path is a single orthogonal path through all 9 boxes. No cell can be visited twice.

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Solution code: Row 5 and column 6, no spaces.

Last changed on on 18. August 2022, 17:13

Solved by obi, PippoForte, Guillem98, ElimGarak, OutOfMyMindBRB, wilsig, Chelo, Steven R, marcmees, kublai, Crul, Danlej085, taylorsc, john9, Prince Joffrey, ___, mashton, Krokant, Jesper, davidjshort, ... september, NoobAndrew, bolado, gUBBLOR, alcarinquo, apwelho, Fra314, arteful, peterdd, anyeyeball, Virux, pollyparrot, Zuka, ClayLovesLogic, Matthew Humphrey, metacom, ValentinL, oskode, naggy
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Last changed on 2. October 2024, 08:47

on 1. October 2024, 20:36 by ValentinL
After multiple tries, i've finally done it ! It was quite hard but overall it was nice, i've struggled so much on the path because i followed my intuition too much but besides that it was a fantastic puzzle ! The best i've solved so far !

@ValentinL Thanks so much for digging into the archives to find this one. It is my favorite that I have ever set. I am glad you liked it. Peace to you. -Will Power

Last changed on 28. August 2024, 06:24

on 25. August 2024, 04:32 by ClayLovesLogic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utb4MBViwWA

Link to my solve. Truly stunning puzzle Will. One of the best I've ever solved.

@ClayLovesLogic Thanks for considering my puzzles on your YouTube channel. It's an honor for me to be selected. Peace to you. -Will Power

Last changed on 13. March 2024, 03:32

on 12. March 2024, 12:04 by Virux
This was amazing. Thank you for suggesting this! A magical setting with the perfect blend of sudoku and snake logic!

@Virux You are welcome, and thank you for the comment. -Will Power

Last changed on 10. December 2023, 13:48

on 10. December 2023, 12:50 by anyeyeball
Brilliant masterpiece.

@anyeyeball Thanks much. This puzzle is my favorite. Peace to you. -Will Power

Last changed on 30. November 2023, 20:53

on 30. November 2023, 18:54 by Fra314
I have no more words for your puzzles. WOW, just... WOW.

@Fra314 Thanks much. That's why this one is still my favorite. 8-) Peace to you. -Will Power

Last changed on 8. March 2023, 15:24

on 7. March 2023, 21:03 by MarthaB
Several weeks ago, in response to some comments on another puzzle, you mentioned some of your favorites. I had taken a look at this one, but just didn't catch on. When you suggested it to me in replying to my Stickman ZipLine solution comment, I took another look. Solved! Thank you!

@MarthaB Congratulations on graduating to 3-star puzzles and escaping the prison, but did you continue with the sequel and escape the country in "The Great Escape II"? At that point, you are completely free! 8-) Peace to you. -Will Power

on 29. November 2022, 00:18 by T.T.
Very nice puzzle, thanks!

Last changed on 18. November 2022, 23:48

on 18. November 2022, 17:08 by Ryx
Nice puzzle. Some easier stuff to get started, then the difficulty cranks up a notch or two, but never overly difficult. There is always a logical next deduction.

@Ryx Thank you. This is my favorite puzzle I have ever done. So much outside the box thinking to set it up for the final solve. I just wish more people would try it. Peace to you.

There is a continuation of the story, if you like (Great Escape II).... 8-)

-Will Power

Last changed on 31. January 2022, 07:21

on 31. January 2022, 07:19 by Will Power
Thanks to all for the comments. I have just posted Great Escape II, which continues the story after the end of this one. Enjoy.

on 28. January 2022, 18:54 by Cublaus
Really enjoyed the puzzle.

on 28. January 2022, 04:12 by thoughtbyte
Excellent puzzle, tons of fun, thanks for setting!

on 28. January 2022, 03:09 by davidjshort
Sometimes my intuition moved quicker than my logical deductions. I was pleasantly surprised at how forced the escape path was. Thanks for the puzzle.

on 28. January 2022, 00:37 by Krokant
That was a very enjoyable and smooth prison break.

on 27. January 2022, 20:10 by Prince Joffrey
That was fun, thx

on 27. January 2022, 19:17 by taylorsc
Very fun puzzle! I really enjoyed the flow and how the path finding interacted with the even/odd logic.

on 27. January 2022, 15:43 by Steven R
Really enjoyed this, thanks :)

on 27. January 2022, 14:23 by Chelo
Will you are a genius!.. I enjoyed it so much!.. thank you!..

on 27. January 2022, 12:42 by Guillem98
Enjoayble to solve, thanks for it

on 27. January 2022, 12:14 by Will Power
Thanks to obi for the nice comment. If you like puzzles with a story, or twist beyond the normal, then there are several of mine that have fewer than 10 people solved. They should not be very difficult. Galaxy Minesweeper Sudoku and Animal Farm are two of them you may enjoy.

on 27. January 2022, 10:28 by obi
Lovely stuff!!! Always enjoy your puzzles but this had a particularly nice flow. :)

Difficulty:3
Rating:97 %
Solved:79 times
Observed:9 times
ID:0008XY

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