Kropki Cross
(Published on 29. September 2024, 16:40 by LunarOnSudoku)
This is my first attempt at constructing a sudoku puzzle! I had the idea of this kropki constraint a while back so I decided to see if I could make anything out of it and I think it came together pretty well! Would love to get some feedback so please comment! :D
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply: Place the digits 1-9 in every row, column and 3x3 box.
- Diagonals: Digits must not repeat on the main diagonals.
- Killer Cages: Digits cannot repeat in cages and sum to the number in the top left most cell of the cage.
- XV Pairs: Cells separated by a V sum to 5. Cells separated by an X sum to 10. Not all V's or X's are necessarily given.
- Centre Kropki: 2 cells diagonally separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio (e.g. r2c3 is in a 1:2 ratio with r3c2 and r2c2 is in a 1:2 ratio with r3c3).
Happy solving! Link to the puzzle here on SudokuPad!
Solution code: Row 1 (read from left to right, 9 digits in total)
Comments
on 2. January 2025, 12:12 by Inge
Very nice puzzle!
on 2. January 2025, 12:12 by Inge
Very nice puzzle!
on 23. December 2024, 01:12 by MattConco
19:45 for me. Very very nice flow - many will do it quicker but I never felt stumped at any point.
on 14. December 2024, 02:31 by Frank Puzzles
https://youtu.be/4y1EEymMjZM
Here's my solve of your puzzle. It was fun!
on 18. October 2024, 17:20 by Tingo
Great, enjoyable puzzle.
on 30. September 2024, 22:29 by Ganbatte
I had a lot of fun because the puzzle offered many ways to approach it. I thought the solving was smooth and a great level-one difficulty. Bravo!
on 30. September 2024, 14:54 by sujoyku
What a lovely puzzle! Thank you for setting and sharing this nice debut puzzle, LunarOnSudoku!
on 30. September 2024, 12:55 by Franjo
Nice and easy. Thank you for sharing this lovely debut of yours.
on 29. September 2024, 23:20 by abadx
Nice set. Sometimes solving pace is a bit awkward, but a nice experience overall
on 29. September 2024, 21:14 by permafrostyx
yay kroppy
on 29. September 2024, 19:14 by fallean
I really enjoyed the centre kropki constraint!!
on 29. September 2024, 17:51 by Archon
Fun little puzzle! I quite liked the interaction of the elements in box 1.
on 29. September 2024, 16:48 by LunarOnSudoku
Changed solution code from Row 4 to Row 1.
