Keymaster (Sudokuvania boss)
(Published on 9. May 2025, 07:00 by SkepticalMario)
Keymaster by Skeptical Mario
Originally published as part of Sudokuvania: Digits of Despair.
Rules:
Sudoku - place digits from 1-9 into each cell without repeating in a row, column, or 3x3 box.
Numbered rooms - digits outside the grid are numbered rooms clues. The digit in the clue is in the Nth cell in the adjacent row or column, where N is the digit in the first cell in that row/column from the clue.
Killer cages - Digits in a cage cannot repeat and sum to the number in the upper left corner of the cage.
Play the puzzle on Sudokupad
I hope you enjoy the puzzle! :-)
Solution code: Row 3
Comments
on 6. October 2025, 23:47 by ViKingPrime
This absolutely shines and stands on its own merits, regardless of the puzzle that surrounds it. Incredible job with this one, really great stuff.
on 21. August 2025, 23:09 by eap314
Definitely easier than Skysitter, especially with the killer calculator. I liked the interactions, but didn't find anything especially sneaky.
on 13. May 2025, 15:03 by GameWorksRP
This one felt easier to spot the tricks than Skyskitter, happy to finally have gotten past this boss in Sudokuvania! Thanks for setting!
on 11. May 2025, 10:42 by Piatato
Nice! Some quite sneaky steps, but nothing unfair!
on 9. May 2025, 15:53 by wuc
Great puzzle. To me 4*. Multiple hard to see ideas. Very rewarding if you fight through. Loved the box 9 ideas very much. Thx for sharing.
on 9. May 2025, 11:07 by Snookerfan
Very nice puzzle with some great steps in the solve! Thank you
