Difference Diamonds
(Published on 3. May 2024, 02:22 by marty_sears)
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply, but using the digits 0-8.
- Each pair of adjacent digits on a turquoise line have the same difference. This difference must be determined for each line.
- If there is a diamond present, its digit indicates the difference value of the line. Not all possible diamonds are necessarily given.
- In this puzzle, no two diamonds contain the same digit.
Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
This is part 9 of my Differences series.
Part 1: Same Difference
Part 2: Different Differences
Part 3: Same Zifference
Part 4: Spot the Difference
Part 5: Diffambiguate
Part 6: Pseudo Differences
Part 7: Ziffer Spots
Part 8: Ziffers of Entropy
Part 9: Difference Diamonds
Part 10: Some Difference
Part 11: ???
Solution code: Column 2 reading downwards
Comments
on 15. February 2026, 19:28 by Lor
I love the connection between puzzles in a series. Truly marvelous.
on 23. August 2025, 10:30 by bboom
This one went surprisingly easily, 11 mins is the fastest I've ever done a Marty Sears puzzle I think, I guess somehow the logic worked perfectly for my mind.
Also this was the 99th Marty puzzle I solved, so that may have helped too...
on 10. November 2024, 16:44 by jakestilesowen
Marty "no given digits" Sears strikes again with an elegant setup and an interesting puzzle.
on 12. October 2024, 22:20 by ViKingPrime
I can't believe I missed this puzzle the first time go round; beautiful entry! I really enjoy Different Difference puzzles I think specifically because it makes you consider candidate cells more than just the usual geometry of sudoku.
on 14. July 2024, 00:45 by ChinStrap
Lovely approachable puzzle. Loved every step.
on 9. May 2024, 22:03 by sacklunch
Excellent puzzle, I loved the layout and relationships between lines! The break-in was a little challenging for me, but after that it was smooth sailing and enjoyable throughout.
on 3. May 2024, 13:06 by marcmees
very nice/smooth. thanks
