The Modfather
(Eingestellt am 25. April 2026, 19:26 Uhr von Dr Logic)
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Keen eyed puzzlers will recognise that this is revision of a puzzle I published about a week ago. I decided to take that puzzle down as I was not fully happy with it, and wanted to share something that I am proud of! The solution is the same, the puzzle has been made slightly easier (as per feedback), while maintaining the logical break in designed.
I have wanted to create a puzzle using this ruleset for a while and I have finally gotten round to it. I have no idea on the difficulty on this puzzle, it could be easier, it could be harder. If you think it is easier than rated please let me know in the comments. Also please comment on how you found the puzzle! All feedback helps improve my puzzle making in the future. I hope you like it! Happy solving!
- Standard Sudoku rules apply.
- Modular cages - There are killer cages around the grid. Each clue to such cages are given mod k, where k must be deduced by the solver. k is the same for every cage. k is a sudoku digit. Clues are given in the most reduced form.
- Digits cannot repeat along the marked diagonal.
- Cells separated by a white dot are consecutive. Cells separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio.
- Not all such dots are given.
- Clues outside the grid give the sum of the digits placed along the direction of the arrow. These clues are also given mod k, where k is the same digit as for the rest of the puzzle.
As an introduction to the rules, I have also created a 4x4 puzzle with the same ruleset. Play it below for a warm up:
- Standard Sudoku rules apply.
- Modular cages - There are killer cages around the grid. Each clue to such cages are given mod k, where k must be deduced by the solver. k is the same for every cage. Clues are given in the most reduced form.
If, like an absolute legend, you have solved both of these puzzles and want more puzzles from me, I think you'd enjoy this most recent puzzle of mine, linked below. It's a highly rated 1 star snack, enjoy!
Lösungscode: Row 5 of the completed 9x9 grid followed by the digit k (for the 9x9 grid). E.g 1234567892 if k is 2.
Kommentare
Gestern, 18:41 Uhr von Exigus
A very nice construction, took a little while to get into it but once you get rolling its a smooth ride. Thanks!
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Thank you for the kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed.
- Dr Logic
Gestern, 00:34 Uhr von mbumbee
Absolutely wonderful
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Glad you enjoyed, I put a lot of time and effort into it!
- Dr Logic
am 25. April 2026, 23:25 Uhr von Dr Logic
Fixed typo in the solution code :-o
am 25. April 2026, 23:22 Uhr von pmays123
Thanks for the excellent puzzle! Very beautiful logic.
I'm having a little trouble with the solution code though.
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Thank you for mentioning it! Turns out I had used the k value for the 4x4 instead of the 9x9 in the code!!! All fixed now! What a wally I am...
Thank you for the kind words friend, glad ou enjoyed!
- Dr Logic
