Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Dutch Flat Mates: Every 5 in the grid must have a 1 directly above it or a 9 directly below it. It may have both, but it doesn't need both.
Anti-Kropki Lines: No two digits ANYWHERE on a line may be consecutive, or in a 1:2 ratio (eg: If there is a 6 on a line, there can't be a 5, 7 or 3 anywhere on the same line.) However, digits may repeat on a line if allowed by sudoku. (Connected branches all count as one line.)
Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
Lösungscode: Row 3 from left to right
am 1. Februar 2025, 01:41 Uhr von nunc
Thanks for yet another beautiful and very smooth puzzle!
am 31. Januar 2025, 22:34 Uhr von greyhathero
Fun solve. Felt more 3* than 2 to me
am 31. Januar 2025, 01:30 Uhr von QuiltyAsCharged
I enjoyed 10 :D
am 28. Januar 2025, 22:26 Uhr von mscha
Wonderful puzzle, Marty!
Too bad that anti-kropki lines are pretty much a one-trick pony, once you've figured them out, there are only limited combinations.
am 24. Januar 2025, 18:52 Uhr von gadgetgreen
Forgot the DFM as well. Half way in I was questioning myself and how this could ever solve.. Turns out I was just stupid. But the other stupid. Nonetheless, very nice puzzle and a cool new line type. Although quite restricted. Some lines were even not necessary for solving but who am I to judge.
am 23. Januar 2025, 19:24 Uhr von jakestilesowen
Beautiful interaction between the two mechanics. And fun solving path. Thanks for the puzzle!
am 23. Januar 2025, 18:21 Uhr von Caconym
It took me quite a while to understand the break in, but after that a very nice puzzle!
am 23. Januar 2025, 08:21 Uhr von PancakePie
Once a found a certain color scheme, I was off to the races! What a fun unwinding of a new-to-me rule set. Marvelous work as always! 37:52 flew by.
am 23. Januar 2025, 06:43 Uhr von Logerfo
Great puzzle, Marty! I started doing variant sudoku for about 3 months now and you're already my favorite setter so I finally created an account to comment that I enjoyed :) I'm hyped for Rat Run season 3!!
am 22. Januar 2025, 23:25 Uhr von wuc
Great addition. One step mid way was 2* to me. The rest a bit easier. Great fun solve thx.
am 22. Januar 2025, 23:17 Uhr von npinguy
@mccuskp, thank you - I was completely flummoxed until I read your comment.
am 22. Januar 2025, 22:43 Uhr von da-hans
Another nice series episode. Again not too difficult. Great flow and fun.
am 22. Januar 2025, 21:45 Uhr von anyeyeball
Brilliant ruleset and enjoyable puzzle. Dutch Flat Mates are always fun, and it was amazing to see how the number combinations on the Anti-Kropki Lines seemed to eliminate each other.
am 22. Januar 2025, 19:04 Uhr von vitaminz
Wonderful puzzle here with beautiful rule interactions, and very approachable. Whoever came up with this anti-kropki rule must be some really smart and attractive people :)
am 22. Januar 2025, 18:50 Uhr von mccuskp
I think I stared at this for five minutes wondering how the heck I would start (and how it was a 2 star puzzle), before I finally realized I misread the rules. I thought the anti-kropki lines only restricted adjacent digits on each line, not all of them. Very smooth and fun solve after that, and a lesson to always read the rules carefully!
am 22. Januar 2025, 18:44 Uhr von madhupt
Very nice puzzle! First the coloring fun, then the DFM really unravels it all in a very enjoyable solve. Thanks for sharing this lovely puzzle.
am 22. Januar 2025, 18:28 Uhr von marty_sears
I'm enjoying these comments
am 22. Januar 2025, 17:03 Uhr von Platinum
Really enjoyable
am 22. Januar 2025, 16:45 Uhr von 9Rookienumbers
I also enjoyed it. I also forgot about the DFM rule lol
am 22. Januar 2025, 16:27 Uhr von ViKingPrime
I've yet to enjoy
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UPDATE: I enjoyed 3
am 22. Januar 2025, 14:59 Uhr von sujoyku
Very nice DFM puzzle! Thank you, Marty!
am 22. Januar 2025, 14:17 Uhr von marcmees
sehr schon. danke
am 22. Januar 2025, 12:25 Uhr von alexsmart
Honestly, the "What am I missing? Oh, of course, I forgot the DFM rule" moment I get almost every time is my favorite part about solving DFM puzzles.
am 22. Januar 2025, 12:00 Uhr von Flinty
I enjoyed 2
am 22. Januar 2025, 11:56 Uhr von damo_89
I enjoyed