The Three Guards
(Published on 29. January 2024, 18:39 by juggler)
Normal sudoku rules apply.
KROPKI
White dots indicate consecutive digits. Black dots indicate digits in a 2:1 ratio. Not all dots are necessarily given.
DOOR GUARDS
Each cage is a scroll held by a Guard. A row of digits XYZ on a scroll states that 'Row X Column Y contains the digit Z.' Two Guards always tell the truth, and one Guard always lies (even about Kropki dots!)
To be clear: *every* XYZ clue and Kropki dot in the cage representing the lying guard's scroll makes a false statement.
Solution code: Row 1
Comments
on 16. September 2025, 21:11 by eap314
Definitely a nice puzzle, even with rules that lie. I din't make any horrible mistakes, and I enjoyed it the whole way.
on 1. January 2025, 21:24 by randall
Very cool puzzle.
on 28. July 2024, 22:38 by fajoogaloo
Loved the break-in! The logic to determine the liar was awesome. Great puzzle :)
on 7. February 2024, 00:33 by japanoise_breakfast
Can digits repeat in cages if otherwise allowed by the other rules?
jugger: yes they can.
on 1. February 2024, 16:44 by ViKingPrime
Any liar puzzle that approaches being approachable is a remarkable feat of setting - amazing work on this.
on 31. January 2024, 20:38 by vitaminz
This puzzle is amazing! If you're reading this and you haven't tried it, what are you waiting for!? So much good liar logic.
on 29. January 2024, 23:56 by mrjide80
Really loved it. 4 stars might be too high for difficulty. More like a 3.
on 29. January 2024, 21:18 by Bankey
Fun puzzle. Thanks, @ juggler :).
