...What?
(Published on 5. April 2024, 22:30 by juggler)
I promise that this puzzle has a unique valid solution. No guessing is required if you adhere to the rules.
- Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
- Each digit in a circle indicates how many times that digit appears in a circle in the puzzle.
- Digits strictly never appear more than once in a cage.
- Cells separated by an X sum to 10. Not all possible Xs are given!
- The grey lines are palindromes, i.e. digits equidistant from a grey line's center are always the same.
- Those are all the rules. Do not forget any of them.
Solution code: Row 1
Comments
on 29. January 2025, 01:51 by Lorena
I got recommended this puzzle by someone who claimed that it reminded them of one of mine, but this is infinitely better and funnier. But I can’t deny that we’re on a similar wavelength, since this is likely the puzzle I’ve solved the fastest ever (including 1*s). Thank you, it was fantastic.
on 15. August 2024, 05:31 by SDsign
Delightfully devilish! That last pair really had me tripped up for a while, but always so helpful to read the rules!
on 3. June 2024, 11:47 by ninjamunk
I get it, but I didn't really like it...
on 16. May 2024, 08:23 by Hydalin
Kind of weird, but pretty funny :D
on 15. May 2024, 23:31 by Drawoon
This feels like a pun in puzzle form.
on 1. May 2024, 20:59 by JohnGisMe
This is a very unique puzzle that could be solved easier by a person who has never solved variant sudoku before than an expert at 6x6 variant sudoku.
on 26. April 2024, 08:43 by Aersys
When starting the puzzle, I literally said "uhhhh, what?" out loud and realized it was the puzzle name. I laughed so much it costed me a minute of my solving time. Well played, Mr. Lefkowitz. Well played.
on 24. April 2024, 23:57 by Abdul the Killer
You're a beautiful idiot. Thank you.
on 17. April 2024, 16:24 by scottgarner
I said "...What?" at least a dozen times while reading the rules.
on 17. April 2024, 09:19 by str
Thanks for setting this little gem!
on 17. April 2024, 02:25 by OGRussHood
Oh, Michael, you are a total beelzebub.
on 16. April 2024, 09:04 by Klausku
The „what?“-effect at the end is the best. Loved it. Thanks.
on 15. April 2024, 16:25 by th3d1c3m4n
Awesome, very tricky and shows how our brains are used to the classic rules!
on 11. April 2024, 08:49 by ammiraglio
The end is the cherry on the cake!
on 9. April 2024, 14:49 by Redmuunk
Possible! very clever.
on 8. April 2024, 21:12 by vfig
beautiful and hilarious!
on 8. April 2024, 20:50 by ScienceNerd2240
What a wonderful puzzle, even before I finish solving it! The rules are very clear, and you realize exactly what they do with this puzzle as you solve it! Amazing already before solving to be sure!
Edit: I've now finished solving, and man what a wonderful puzzle. I don't normally do 6x6 sudokus, but I am definitely glad I did this one. Every word of every rule definitely matters, even down to the final few digits! Even though that made it more of a 3* puzzle to me, still very doable once you fully understand what each rule really means. Thanks for setting!
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juggler: Thanks for solving it! So glad you enjoyed :)
on 8. April 2024, 09:21 by Black_Doom
Hahaha, well that was very silly (and also super clever)!
on 7. April 2024, 21:28 by silent_rob
Very funny - really enjoyed that! I was almost all the way through before realizing I hadn't read the rules *quite* closely enough. Backed it up and then had an enjoyable end to the solve.
on 7. April 2024, 05:36 by Azukay
Great tricky puzzle. Although I got stuck, it was still enjoyable.
on 7. April 2024, 00:52 by misha
Very fun, if a bit annoying due to the nonstandard rules! Be sure to read the rules closely and interpret them strictly.
on 6. April 2024, 22:58 by Ulyssyphus
I had to restart at least twice because I couldn't believe I was stuck. Very annoyingly enjoyable!
on 6. April 2024, 22:56 by rhodri
Joy!
on 6. April 2024, 21:35 by mvondras
Really great puzzle.
on 6. April 2024, 20:37 by erml
Amazing!
on 6. April 2024, 16:46 by NotSoMagnifique
Much appreciation to the setter for helping me out on Discord - I was really struggling!
on 6. April 2024, 15:57 by rictech
Oh that ending. Well done. This was fun, thanks!
on 6. April 2024, 15:51 by BaumJames
Had to read the comments to understand the ending. It was a very cool puzzle.
on 6. April 2024, 13:24 by HumanBirdsong
I didn’t know a puzzle could make me laugh. Bravo!
on 6. April 2024, 12:57 by Playmaker6174
Bruh, why was I solving this with a straight face...
Please take my cookie and leave, thank you.
on 6. April 2024, 12:54 by anyeyeball
OMG that ending! Thanks for the fun.
on 6. April 2024, 12:37 by Lizzy01
Very nice!
on 6. April 2024, 12:05 by Myxo
While not a new idea, this is the most humorous execution of it that I have seen. Excellent!
on 6. April 2024, 10:36 by Blashyrkh
Usually not a fan of these "silly" puzzles, but this one is a really clever construction. Well done!
on 6. April 2024, 09:38 by Allagem
I'm glad you included the rules. I'm not familiar with some of these....
on 6. April 2024, 08:49 by chameleon
The puzzle of the year! Absolutely loved it!
on 6. April 2024, 06:40 by Montikulum
Extremely clever - a miniature delight!
on 6. April 2024, 05:41 by sujoeku_
Bahaha. Good ending
on 6. April 2024, 04:48 by PuzzleDoubt
How utterly silly and entertaining! This puzzle ain't right, but it ain't wrogn either! Thanks for setting such a fun one.
I thought I was stuck at the very end too, until I reviewed all of the rules again.
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juggler: It is rihgt. Glad you enjoyed!
on 6. April 2024, 02:47 by brightonsimon
This is genius, loved it and chuckled all through the solve. Thank you!
on 6. April 2024, 02:02 by Lulero
I absolutely loved it. Your puzzles are always something else, no matter their size or difficulty :) Great ideas and execution.
on 6. April 2024, 01:40 by sujoyku
This puzzle really messed with all of my sudoku intuition. Somehow it was fun nevertheless. :)
Thank you for setting and sharing, juggler!
on 6. April 2024, 01:22 by Steven R
Very cute :)
on 5. April 2024, 23:28 by vitaminz
I think Jaze would be proud. At least normal sudoku rules apply. :)
on 5. April 2024, 23:27 by Laake
Very silly, I love it!!
on 5. April 2024, 23:23 by chrisj50
I read the rules and I enjoyed the puzzle :)
on 5. April 2024, 22:49 by StartUp21
Beautiful and hilarious puzzle, definitely earned its title.
