Ten amazed couples by Patrick Junke
Rules :
Place the set of digits [1,2,3,4,5,5,6,7,8,9] in every row and every column. (Yes, there are two fives in the set.)
To do so first draw the following labyrinth. In this labyrinth a wall is a line that separates two (horizontally or vertically) adjacent cells. The light grey clue number in a cell indicates the total of how many cells - including itself - this cell can see horizontally and vertically (from this cell perspective, cells behind walls in every horizontal or vertical directions are not visible).
Two digits separated by a wall sum to 10. (Two digits not separated by a wall don't sum to 10.)
Digits in a dotted region sum to the small total clue attached to the dotted region.
App link :
Here is a link to a SudokuPad version of the grid.
Note :
Here is a visual illustration of how the light gray numbers clues in cells work regarding to the positon of the thin walls.
Solution code: The 10 digits of the fifth row from left to right.
on 15. July 2025, 17:39 by QuiltyAsCharged
Very fun! I've never solved a puzzle quite like this. The solving process goes through several distinct steps, none of which are too difficult. But attention to detail is essential to avoid mistakes. I especially liked how the different couples are finally identified.
Patrick> What a lovely comment. Thank you. Yes, a condensed logic final part after the drawing and coloring.
on 1. July 2025, 09:48 by Kjupatrick
New SudokuPad link with implemented solution
on 18. June 2025, 10:45 by Kjupatrick
Adding an illustration for the grey numbers clues.
on 17. June 2025, 17:45 by mnhuik
Enjoyed.Separating ten numbers into 5 couples and colouring each pair of them is a great fun.Very smooth logic.
Patrick> Thank you very much for you comment, mnhuik
on 17. June 2025, 17:00 by Kjupatrick
Precising the rule.
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