I can't remember where I put the thermometer, but there was definitely a three in the corner
(Published on 22. March 2025, 11:00 by graggle)
I can't remember where I put the thermometer, but there was definitely a three in the corner
Partly inspired by juggler’s 'Setter's Day Off' (You should definitely play that puzzle if you haven't already. ID:000GOX)
I was creating a puzzle the other day but I forgot where I put the thermometer. I was hoping that you’d be able to help me remember. Here are all the things I can remember:
Normal 8x8 sudoku rules applied, of course.
The puzzle only had one thermometer. I can remember where it started (R1C5) and ended (R8C5), but that’s about it.
There were also anti-knight and anti-king constraints.
The only other thing I can remember is that there was a three in one of the corners.
I know that this isn’t a lot to go on, but if you could work out where the thermometer was, I’d be very grateful.
Here’s a link to the puzzle: CTC
If you could let me know the digits on the bottom row of the solved puzzle, that should be enough for me to work out where the thermometer was.
Thanks in advance,
Graggle
Solution code: Row 8, left to right. Answer should be 8 characters, no spaces.
Comments
on 21. May 2025, 18:55 by jobs2554
Without spoilers, Im so surprised that this is possible! Amazing puzzle
on 25. March 2025, 18:15 by LehanLehan
Such a beautiful idea with tons of fun, thank you very much for the puzzle.
on 24. March 2025, 23:02 by illandres
Wow, that was an amazing coloring puzzle! I got messed up about halfway through with the position of one color but was able to salvage it and the solve was SO satisfying!
As others said, those potential threes were great!
on 23. March 2025, 04:58 by vitaminz
What a lovely discovery. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
on 23. March 2025, 02:00 by ArmagedDan
That was great! I love colouring puzzles, and that three in the corner did some amazing work. Well done on the setting!
on 22. March 2025, 19:30 by jadezki
You're welcome! (thanks lol)
on 22. March 2025, 18:35 by zonny
Great puzzle! Definitely no bifurcation required, just a smooth solve - thanks!
on 22. March 2025, 17:17 by sahi1l
I have no idea how you're supposed to solve this without a lot of trial and error (which is what they call bifurcation I guess) but it was very satisfying.
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Graggle: It can be solved without trial and error (or bifurcation), but I'm happy to hear you found it satisfying regardless!
on 22. March 2025, 12:39 by Gullie
What a lot of fun this was! Thanks for sharing!
