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Modulo Cages

(Published on 3. August 2024, 14:01 by wuc)

When preparing my math course on number theory I had this idea of cages containing congruent numbers. The puzzle however does not require any high level math knowledge, it is supposed to be a fun 1 star puzzle :-). Have fun and leave a comment.

I plan to make a whole modulo series with such ideas:

Rules

Standard sudoku rules apply: The digits 1 through 9 appear in every row, column, and box.

Modulo Cages: All digits in a cages have to be congruent modulo the given number n in their top left corner. This means, that all these numbers, when you divide each of them by n, the leftover piece - the remainder- is the same for all digits in the cage.

E.g.: Digits in a n=2 cage could be 1,7,9 because all these numbers have the same remainder 1 when divided by 2. Digits in a n=6 cage could be 2, 8 because they both have the remainder 2 when divided by 6.

Digits CAN repeat in these Modulo Cages.

XV-Dominos: Cells separated by an X must sum to 10. Cells separated by a V must sum to 5. Not all Xs and Vs are necessarily given (no negative constraint).

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Solve by Sudoku Sleuth

Solution code: Row 9 left to right.

Last changed on on 25. August 2024, 10:45

Solved by Cosinus, Xalothros, efnenu, butch02, finger, happyteo, cmigas, jalebc, running_fatty, Onyx, mcc, GorgeousNicko, SKORP17, wulfy83, Postnormal, cryptique, totem_mapr, metacom, Crul, BirdyChirp, ... david.woitkowski, Ascha, Piff, drf93, jerbear29, MaxSmartable, hirassy, crustaceous, Martini&Toto, frosto, DylanRay, Drawoon, michielbrinkers, forsen, MorsBe, Carolin, gnidan, Rollo, rldp, unlogical
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Comments

on 25. August 2024, 10:45 by wuc
added newest modulo puzzle to list in the description

on 12. August 2024, 14:16 by wuc
consmetic html change

on 12. August 2024, 14:16 by wuc
added link to series and video

on 8. August 2024, 16:11 by wuc
Added the link to the second puzzle of the series.

on 5. August 2024, 14:02 by sujoyku
Thank you for this fun puzzle, wuc! You executed your goal of setting an approachable, fun 1 star puzzle masterfully. Absolutely lovely puzzle!

on 4. August 2024, 05:03 by Fisherman
Whispering cages. Great puzzle. For me, not easy.

on 3. August 2024, 21:02 by cryptique
Perfect 1 start intro, very enjoyable ! Thank you

on 3. August 2024, 15:16 by Cosinus
Fun and easy, cool idea! Looking forward to the series!

Difficulty:1
Rating:93 %
Solved:94 times
Observed:1 times
ID:000J64

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