Drizzle
(Published on 19. July 2023, 16:46 by heliopolix )
This puzzle is intended to be an approachable introduction to rain lines, which are what I'm calling region sum lines with a non-consecutive constraint along the line.
This puzzle uses the same ruleset as my other rain lines puzzles: Lost in Time, Like Tears in Rain and Lost Rain.
Thanks to Bremster for inspiration for this puzzle.
Featured in: Bremster's Solve
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Rain Lines (non-consecutive region sum lines): Adjacent digits along a blue line may not be consecutive. Digits along a blue line sum to the same value in each box the line visits. If a line enters the same box multiple times, sum each visit separately. Different lines may have different sums.
Streamers have permission to use this puzzle. Recommended betting cell for streaming is r7c4.
Solution code: Row 7
Comments
on 2. April 2024, 18:34 by Flinty
Very nice puzzle :)
on 26. July 2023, 06:21 by ischaid
A nice introduction to this variant for me!
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Thank you!
on 21. July 2023, 04:42 by ukjohnd
Thank you heliopolix! I normally struggle with region sum lines, but this variant made them smooth and fun.
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Thank you! I'm really glad you had a fun time with the puzzle.
on 20. July 2023, 15:50 by PinkNickels
This was really fun, thanks for sharing with us.
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Thanks for solving!
on 20. July 2023, 08:57 by Montikulum
Very nice new (sub-)concept; puzzle has a good flow to it!
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Thanks! It's a simple concept that has some interesting logic.
on 20. July 2023, 01:29 by anyeyeball
Very nice puzzle all the way through. I could see this constraint really taking off. I will definitely attempt your other two rain lines puzzles.
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Thank you, I hope it does take off. Have fun with the others!
on 19. July 2023, 23:31 by BakBak
Got a bit stuck until i wrapped my head around constraints - but it was fun all the way through
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Thank you! Glad you got through it. Have fun!
on 19. July 2023, 21:51 by sujoyku
Thank you for this nice puzzle, heliopolix! The rain lines are a really enjoyable sudoku variant element. The solve has been great fun and always felt smooth.
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And thank you for the nice comment! It's a very relaxing constraint that provides just tasty bite of non-consecutive. Glad it was smooth fun for you!
on 19. July 2023, 19:36 by heliopolix
Added video solve link.
on 19. July 2023, 19:14 by TheElusivePanda
Lots of fun.
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Thanks! Glad it was fun for you.
on 19. July 2023, 18:21 by 99%Sneaky
Drizzle is awesome, fo rizzle!
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Thanks!
on 19. July 2023, 18:00 by ypkoval
Managed to solve it without using the 4-cell line in boxes 2 and 5
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Thanks for taking the time to solve and give feedback! I wanted to highlight some of the subtle logic with this constraint, so there are more clues than strictly necessary.
on 19. July 2023, 17:58 by ludvigr04
Very nice puzzle!
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Thank you!
