Between the Lines (Entropic Lines/Between Lines/Kropki Pairs)
(Published on 28. August 2022, 17:43 by dumediat)
This puzzle is one that I created for the Layers of Entropy puzzle pack that was developed by Sudoku Skunkworks community members JeremyDover and Raumplaner. Please be sure to check out the full pack of 27 puzzles by some really incredible setters, which is available for download here!
Ratings, comments, and feedback are much appreciated! Please feel free to reach out to me on Discord if you have any comments or questions. Please also feel free to try my other puzzles here
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Entropic lines: Any set of three sequential cells along an entropic line must contain a low (1,2,3), middle (4,5,6), and high (7,8,9) digit. Digits may repeat on a line if allowed by other rules.
- Between lines: Digits placed on Between Lines must be strictly between the digits placed in the circles at the ends of those lines.
- Kropki pairs: Digits in cells connected by a black circle have a 2:1 ratio. Digits in cells connected by a white circle are consecutive. Not all possible circles need be given, so there is no negative constraint.
F-puzzles: https://tinyurl.com/LOEntropyFP22
SudokuPad: https://tinyurl.com/LOEntropySP22
Solution code: Row 8 followed by column 5 (18 digits, no spaces)
Comments
on 5. September 2022, 06:08 by twototenth
Took me a while to find the breakthrough, but it flowed very nicely from there. Very well-set puzzle.
>>dumediat: Thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it!
on 2. September 2022, 00:22 by britboy3456
Wow what a stunning puzzle, loved it!
>>dumediat: Thank you very much for the kind words! :)
on 30. August 2022, 22:59 by Jorrr2
Very clever! I enjoyed this very much. Although I took a guess all the way at the end, to resolve a deadly pattern. Not sure what clue I missed there.
Maybe 3.5 stars for me too
>>dumediat: I am glad you enjoyed it! I am sorry you had to take a guess near the end, it should not be necessary to do so but glad you enjoyed it nonetheless!
on 28. August 2022, 22:57 by Raumplaner
It's about a 3.5/5 difficulty puzzle where you need some experience with entropic lines coloring deductions.
But absolutely enjoyable and straightforward logic all the way through the very clean solvepath.
>>dumediat: I am glad you enjoyed, and thank you again for the testing feedback!
on 28. August 2022, 20:26 by Snookerfan
Very nice puzzle. Way harder than 3 stars in my opinion. Loved it very much, thank you!
>>dumediat: I am glad you enjoyed it! I changed the provisional difficulty to 4/5 as well.
