Without Reference
(Published on 5. September 2024, 16:33 by ChinStrap)
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Index Lines: On an index line, the digit in the Nth cell along the line (starting from the diamond) indicates the position along the line where the digit N appears. If multiple lines exist with the same diamond, each line is treated as separate. Eg: 3214 would be a valid line; the 1st digit, 3, indicates that the 3rd digit is a 1, and so on.
- In this puzzle, diamonds are not provided. Which end has the diamond is to be determined by the solver.
- White Kropki Dots: Cells connected by a white dot are consecutive. Not all such dots are given.
Other Index Line Puzzles:
Please leave a comment. All feedback appreciated!
Solution code: Row 7
Comments
on 19. January 2025, 17:59 by sujoyku
What a gorgeous puzzle! I loved how you have to consider which end the diamond is on. And once you figure it out, you get so much additional information instantly. Thank you for setting and sharing this gem, ChinStrap!
on 16. October 2024, 09:21 by QuiltyAsCharged
Most excellent!
on 14. September 2024, 01:12 by lmdemasi
The ambiguous line direction is a cool twist here!
on 7. September 2024, 20:13 by DanishDynamite
I like this constraint. Keep them coming!
on 5. September 2024, 19:16 by oskode
Awesome work!
on 5. September 2024, 18:15 by marty_sears
This a brilliant extension of the index line ruleset. Finding the sneaky breakin was suprisingly tricky for me, but after that it all flowed like a dream, with some very pleasing deductions based on the ambiguity of where the diamonds are. Lovely stuff.
