Fluid Mosaic (Renban Between Lines)
(Published on 1. July 2025, 06:00 by tallcat)
Normal Sudoku rules apply
Between Lines: Cells along lines between two filled circles must have values between those in the circles. Digits may repeat on lines if allowed by other rules.
Renban: Pink lines must contain a set of consecutive, non-repeating digits in any order.
Can be played online at f-puzzles or Sudokupad
Solution code: Row 6 (left to right) - nine digits, no spaces.
Comments
on 18. July 2025, 09:45 by Nemefish
Very enjoyable. Between lines is one of my least favorite constraints but I trust TallCat to make it interesting.
on 18. July 2025, 05:39 by Nemefish
Very enjoyable. Between lines is one of my least favorite constraints but I trust TallCat to make it interesting.
on 14. July 2025, 10:22 by wuc
Awesome puzzle. 2*-2.5* to me. Great fun thx.
on 9. July 2025, 15:24 by OGRussHood
"Fluid" is a perfect word for the title of this puzzle, as it flowed nicely after the slick break-in.
on 8. July 2025, 15:31 by Fennaatje.Engeltje
Very satisfying break-in! Thank you :)
on 8. July 2025, 11:55 by phs
Great puzzle, very elegant, not easy ! Thanks for sharing.
on 4. July 2025, 12:45 by Playmaker6174
Lots of nice and sweet interactions overall!
Indeed I'd say the solve was quite harder than 2/5 diff, but it kept me well entertained throughout :)
on 2. July 2025, 17:59 by damo_89
Chalk me up as someone who did not see the break in for a time and fumbled around cluelessly for most of my solve. But when I did hit on the weak spot it revealed its secrets. 3/5 for me
on 2. July 2025, 01:48 by sujoyku
Thank you for this lovely puzzle, tallcat! Although my solve time suggests 2 stars, I think the logic was rather 3 stars in difficulty. Anyhow, this has a very well telegraphed break-in and supersmooth deductions.
on 1. July 2025, 22:29 by Exigus
Perfect combo of renban and between lines. Thanks!
on 1. July 2025, 20:16 by VitP
this solves very easily as soon as you hit on the critical point.
HOWEVER ...
while the PRINCIPLE of the thing is easy enough, the APPLICATION is not, so calling the puzzle level 2 is a stretch.
Edit: I would agree which is why I listed it as 3/5. The 2/5 rating comes from those who have solved which is beyond my control.
on 1. July 2025, 17:51 by galium_odoratum
Beautiful puzzle, well done!
on 1. July 2025, 16:41 by PinkNickels
This is a rare gem indeed--a (imo) perfect 2* puzzle. Incredible idea, brilliant setting and aesthetically pleasing. Bravo.
on 1. July 2025, 16:24 by jwsinclair
Really nice!
on 1. July 2025, 15:16 by GeorgeTheToad2
Lots of beautiful interactions.
on 1. July 2025, 14:45 by Franjo
What a lovely 2*-puzzle! Thank you very much for creating and sharing this little gem.
on 1. July 2025, 09:36 by Piatato
Neat and super smooth, thanks!
on 1. July 2025, 06:55 by mihel111
A lovely break in.
Well done.
