Take the Low Road
(Published on 23. January 2024, 12:14 by Chilly)
The follow-up puzzle to this one, 'It's all Downhill From Here' can be found here.
The Rules:
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Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Some cells contain arrows. A digit in a cell with an arrow must be larger than the digits in all the other cells along the direction of the arrow.
Take the Low Road
by Chilly
Solution code: Row 9
Comments
on 18. June 2024, 22:09 by talldrinkofwater
Really well set, I loved the flow once you figure out what is going on. Thanks Chilly!!
on 15. April 2024, 13:29 by chain.reader
At first glance I did not think this could possibly solve, coudln't imagine how... then I started following the paths... and I'm surprised I solved this.
on 23. February 2024, 16:43 by DonQuichopp
WOW, I was able to solve a 2 star sudoko. It took me 5 hours and 2 restarts but I solved it.
Now I'll go and watch cracking the cryptics solve and get destroyed :-D Simon said, it's fairly easy, ahahahahah.
I like the ruleset, but it messed with my mind quite a lot during the solve :-) Thanks!!
Well done, and thanks for the solve - you got there in the end :)
on 1. February 2024, 08:24 by ccotreau
Like the rule set a lot
on 29. January 2024, 23:20 by phs
Great idea ! I enjoyed this puzzle a lot (after a few first minutes of panic). Thanks for sharing.
on 28. January 2024, 12:40 by Haledyr
I always love new rule sets. Only problem is, now I want more.
on 27. January 2024, 02:27 by heliosfant
Similar to slow thermo rule, but then again totally different
on 25. January 2024, 08:54 by Demparo
I liked how the big arrows was used to remove possible big numbers in the direction, to disambiguate.
on 25. January 2024, 01:02 by SimplePurpleFrog
Sweet spot,
but I took the high road ;-)
on 25. January 2024, 00:31 by harpix
Love this ruleset! Fun puzzle, thanks :)
on 24. January 2024, 22:21 by Perladel
Very fun and approachable!
on 24. January 2024, 20:18 by coeurblacky
Very interesting ruleset and a really fun solve!
Thanks!
on 24. January 2024, 16:29 by glum_hippo
underrated, clever, and highly recommended
Thanks GH - your feedback is always appreciated!
on 24. January 2024, 16:00 by Abdul the Killer
Cute!
Is it naive of me to be surprised that 17 arrows sufficed?
FWIW I've never seen the fat arrow device before.
Thanks for solving! Looks like it's a new ruleset I think.
on 24. January 2024, 10:01 by Fizz
Super fun puzzle with an awesome and interesting ruleset! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed!
on 24. January 2024, 04:28 by hardline35
Very nice puzzle. Thank you!
Thanks!
