X-Factor, by pmays123
Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
Divide each cage into two orthogonally connected regions such that the sum of digits in one region have a 1:N ratio with the sum of digits in the other region (where N is the small digit in the top left corner of the cage).
Digits may repeat in a cage.
Black dots lay between digits in a 1:2 ratio AND on region borders. Not all dots are necessarily given.
One cell with a purple diamond contains an even digit and the other an odd digit.
Link to Puzzle: SudokuPad
Here's a simplified 4x4 version to introduce the cage logic if needed.
To the best of my knowledge this is a new ruleset, but let me know if you've seen it before! I hope you enjoy! good luck :)
Lösungscode: Enter the digits of row 4 then column 3 with no spaces
am 12. April 2026, 19:50 Uhr von CitrusGremlin
This was such a neat concept! I desire more.
am 11. April 2026, 03:03 Uhr von nightdream
The breakdown at the end was very satisfying! It's like everything that had been set up came together, and the puzzle was finished before I knew it.
am 11. April 2026, 01:31 Uhr von pmays123
turns out I left in an extra rule that was wasn't used in the uploaded version of the puzzle. Thanks dzamie for noticing! I also made the rules a bit more succinct.
am 10. April 2026, 21:46 Uhr von dzamie
That's pretty clever! I'm not sure if the "unique way to divide the cage" rule came into play, but I really enjoyed the math behind the odd digits out.
am 10. April 2026, 21:27 Uhr von oskode
Really cool idea and execution!
am 10. April 2026, 19:52 Uhr von TalkingFredish
beautiful puzzle, lovely clues with interesting interactions
am 10. April 2026, 18:49 Uhr von pmays123
for me its between a 2-3 star, but I'll put it at 3 for now since I'm the only one who's tested it