Vice versa [6×6 mirrored digits]
(Published on 3. September 2023, 11:33 by Christounet)
I initially set this 6x6 puzzle to demonstrate a new "mirrored digits" rule I am using in a big puzzle with linked grids that I will publish soon. I realized it was actually a very nice rule to play with on its own, so I also set a more challenging 9x9 puzzle with it (to be published later). One of the testers said I should publish this 6x6 as a standalone before, so here is this little snack ! Estimated difficulty 1.5
To my knowledge, this rule has never been used before, at least not after I searched LMD with various keywords. But it might have been used under a different name. Let me know in the comments if you are aware of any such puzzle !
The puzzle :
Rules :
- Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
- Killer : The values of the cells in a cage must sum to the total in the top left corner.
- Mirrored digits : In every row, column and box, is a mirrored digit. It takes the value opposite to its own value on the 1-6 scale. (In other words, 1 takes the value of 6, 2 the value of 5... 6 the value of 1) Each digit 1-6 is mirrored once..
Enjoy ! And consider leaving a comment if you appreciate the puzzle !
You can check out my other puzzles here if you liked this one.
Solution code: Column 1 and 6
Comments
on 22. October 2023, 16:53 by Crusader175
Awesome puzzle & idea!
on 13. September 2023, 22:34 by cam
:)
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@cam : :) too !
on 5. September 2023, 14:42 by elnahal
That was fun. I am excited to try the 9x9 now.
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@elnahal : Thanks. The 9x9 is out :)
on 5. September 2023, 08:32 by Playmaker6174
Interesting how it doesn’t look like it’s gonna be resolved at first but it did, in a very satisfying way. Very fun puzzle, let’s see how the bigger size goes x)
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@Playmaker6174 : Well, if you just look at the newly published puzzles ;) Glad you enjoyed this little one !
on 4. September 2023, 22:02 by Koalagator2
Very interesting ruleset, made for many satisfying discovery moments. Looking forward to the bigger puzzle!
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@Koalagator2 : Thanks :) I hope you'll enjoy the 9x9 too !
on 3. September 2023, 23:01 by MicroStudy
this one's going on my bookface page
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@MicroStudy : I literally LOLed when I read this comment ! If I ever make a Micro tribute puzzle, I shall call it "Punchliner" :)
on 3. September 2023, 22:20 by ViKingPrime
A fabulous proof of concept and a great introduction. Looking forward to more!
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@ViKingPrime : More is coming :)
on 3. September 2023, 18:20 by wand
very nice! fun constraint, looking forward to the 9x9 and linked grids!
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@wand : Thanks. The 9x9 is coming very soon !
on 3. September 2023, 16:08 by Franjo
A funny (and quite confusing) ruleset. Thank you for sharing.
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@Franjo : Yeah, it is meant to be confusing, in a good way hopefully. I liked the twisty touch it adds to killer arithmetics. The 9x9 might confuse you a bit more ;)
on 3. September 2023, 14:17 by Piatato
Nice constraint!
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@Piatato : Yes :)
on 3. September 2023, 13:49 by RockyRoer
That wasn’t easy, but it was fun! Look forward to seeing a full size one soon. Mirrored digits has potential to work well with a lot of different constraints I think.
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@RockyRoer : I agree it has some good potential and makes for really enjoyable set/solves when you like some twisted arithmetics (I bet you do !). Works good with RSL too. And I bet we can expect to find it as a spicy sandwish ingredient any time ;)
The full size 9x9 is on its way, in testing right now :)
