Meidjuizy
(Published on 14. November 2023, 11:36 by Lizzy01)
This is the first time I've set a non-sudoku pencil puzzle other than linesweeper.
I'm not sure about the difficulty, but I think it should be about 3.5 stars.
Any solves, comments and ratings (as well as solves of any of my other puzzles!) are highly appreciated!
Rules:
Meidjuluk rules apply, i.e.
Divide the grid into N regions, one of each size 1 to N (N = 12 in this case). Black cells are not in regions.
A region may not contain repeated numbers, and it may only contain factors of its size (e.g. a region of size 6 may contain any combination of 1,2,3, and 6, including none of them).
In this puzzle, enter these numbers yourself into the cells with arrows (other cells remain empty), such that they equal the number of cells belonging to the same region as the cell with the arrow seen in a straight line in the corresponding direction (not counting itself) before the first cell outside the region (or the edge of the grid).
Solution code: The number of cells between region borders in each region (from left to right) in rows 3, 6, 7.
Comments
on 20. January 2025, 02:59 by Agent
Great idea and execution, very smooth once you understand the main concepts!
--Thanks!
on 16. December 2024, 10:19 by Christounet
Great puzzle ! I remember checking it out a while back, and missing the point. Today it clicked and solved very nicely. Clever trick ! Thanks :)
--Thank you!
on 3. October 2024, 19:38 by konklone
This was outstanding! I absolutely loved the core epiphany of the puzzle. I am also a huge meidjuluk fan and had overlooked this puzzle, so I am so glad CtC brought it to my attention!
--Thanks!
on 23. September 2024, 00:30 by glum_hippo
Hi Lizzy, I am so glad you set this puzzle, and I'm sorry I needed Simon's help in order to get the key insights needed to finish. A truly beautiful construction!
--Thanks for trying!
on 5. April 2024, 11:06 by Tacosian
Great puzzle. The 'aha' moment was so satisfying once I saw it. Thanks!
--Thank you!
on 15. November 2023, 17:50 by Lizzy01
Difficulty estimate
on 14. November 2023, 15:54 by PrimeWeasel
I thought I was doing well at first but kept second guessing my deductions, until I was struck by lightning, which meidmuizy, and then it all came together at lightning speed as well.
Really cool thanks, and thanks for doing a few of mine as well!
--Thank you!
