Tres Amounts (ft. Calvinball)
(Published on 24. March 2025, 08:30 by Nordy)
Collaboration with Calvinball. Inspired by Trace Amounts by juggler.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Dashed lines and small numbers are part of non-overlapping cages that each span exactly 3 cells. Digits in a cage do not repeat, and they sum to the corresponding small number.
Solve online:
Solution code: Digits within cages in Row 5 (left to right) followed by digits within cages in Row 9 (left to right)
Comments
on 4. April 2025, 18:43 by juggler
Very cool puzzle, I enjoyed that! Fun logic while still being quite approachable.
on 25. March 2025, 02:46 by THef of Time
Great puzzle. Thought I'd messed up about halfway through into I thought things through and then flowed beautifully
on 24. March 2025, 22:41 by mathpesto
Gorgeous setting! Thrilling until the very end. And I imagine it must've been a pain to get this to be unique!
on 24. March 2025, 18:47 by Franjo
Great to see another example of those foggy cages! Amazing setting for a beautiful puzzle. Thank you very much for creating and sharing.
on 24. March 2025, 17:07 by thoughtbyte
Very fun, thank you!
on 24. March 2025, 14:58 by marcmees
Very nice. Thanks (as well for the replies) -;)
on 24. March 2025, 14:27 by sujoyku
Fantastic puzzle! I loved the break-in logic which I found to be a bit easier than the second half of the puzzle. But both halves were equally enjoyable. Thank you for setting and sharing this gem, Nordy and Calvinball!
on 24. March 2025, 09:04 by Piatato
@marcmees The written rules are all you need, no need to assume an extra one ;)
on 24. March 2025, 09:01 by Piatato
Smooth and fun, thanks!
on 24. March 2025, 08:45 by marcmees
May I assume that the sum is not necessarily presented in the most left cell of the most top row or does this rule nevertheless apply as in a normal killer?
—Your assumption is correct. Small numbers may be in any location of their respective cages. -Nordy
