Mechanarium
(Published on 3. June 2025, 17:22 by 99%Sneaky)
Rules:
#1 Normal sudoku rules apply.
#2 Adjacent digits along green lines must have a difference of at least 5.
#3 Digits in cages sum to the small number printed in the corner.
#4 Lines with diamonds at either end are Lockout Lines. Digits on a Lockout Line cannot be between or equal to the digits in the diamonds at the ends of their line. The digits in the diamonds at the ends of a line must differ by at least 4.
Play on SudokuPad/CTC App
#1 Normal sudoku rules apply.
#2 Adjacent digits along green lines must have a difference of at least 5.
#3 Digits in cages sum to the small number printed in the corner.
#4 Lines with diamonds at either end are Lockout Lines. Digits on a Lockout Line cannot be between or equal to the digits in the diamonds at the ends of their line. The digits in the diamonds at the ends of a line must differ by at least 4.
Play on SudokuPad/CTC App
Solution code: Column 5
Solved by SKORP17, Hephaestus, jalebc, Enchanter73, Willkimo, GodGamer, maniacaljackal, StevenS, tdunc, Jafacake, jwsinclair, psiphiorg, BlackWolf, Elliott810, ofsmul, tuturitu, shikage5, longhorned, ... sorryimLate, sehringdipity, leo_the_real, breitfuss, zer0keefie, ravan, Locutus, corrie, QuiltyAsCharged, IrishDevil, sanabas, joelth, AdamDempsey, ammiraglio, puzzlepandit, tuoni2, lazlofruvous
Comments
on 11. June 2025, 22:28 by PancakePie
A couple moments caught me by the tail, but when I saw the way forward it was pure joy! Thank you!
on 11. June 2025, 12:38 by GandalfLeRouge
Really cool puzzle!
First time I've heard of the Lockout Line rule, but it is quite good and interesting! At least with the diamond difference of 4.
I've rated it as average, because I've almost instantly spotted the "thing" about Lockout Lines, but it might be harder for others!
Thanks a lot for your puzzle!
on 6. June 2025, 00:12 by NotSoMagnifique
What a treasure of a puzzle! I think I understand lock-out lines a little better now.
on 4. June 2025, 09:37 by Snookerfan
Great puzzle with a lovely flow, thank you!
