Logic Masters Deutschland e.V.

Here is a seriously fun challenge. It may take a bit to wrap your head around the logic, there are a few key insights you will need to make ... and then you will need to figure out how to apply those insights to the puzzle overall.

NOTE: This is a revised version of the puzzle. In the CTC Video, Mark exploited a hole in my logic which resulted in a shortcut, making the second half of his solve much easier than intended. This revision forces the solver down the intended (more difficult) solution path! (so you might be a bit lost if you are trying to follow the video. The original version of the puzzle is: Is V Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal to 5 (Original)

The Rules:
• Normal Sudoku rules apply
• "V" can be either "inequality" (points to smaller digit) or "digits sum to 5" or both. If the two digits do sum to 5, the "V" can be in any orientation and does not necessarily indicate greater than/less than.
• Digits must not repeat in cells that are a knight's move apart.
• The digits in a cage must sum to the number printed in its corner.
• Entering a correct digit will clear the fog from around that cell.



Solve Online here (right-click and open in new tab):
Is V Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal to 5? (Cracking The Cryptic)

Leave a comment and let me know how you like it!

Puzzle by David Workman (aka "HalfBakedLunatic")