Sudoku Variants Series (432) - Pointing Arrows
(Published on 11. July 2025, 08:00 by Richard)
I will see how long it takes before I am running out of ideas.
Pointing Arrows
Inspiration for this type comes from Hu Mengting.
Solve online in Sudokupad.
Apply classic sudoku rules.
Every circle contains the sum of all digits on the adjoining arrow. The digit in the circle also appears at least once in the direction of the corresponding arrow.
Solution code: Column 2.
Comments
on 14. August 2025, 19:02 by dzamie
I always forget that arrow trick used to break in. Once I got started, though, it all went pretty smoothly. I'm glad I colored in possible pointed-to squares, since it helped both with the break-in and with speeding up the rest of it.
on 15. July 2025, 00:56 by Johan
I found the break-in the most difficult part of the puzzle. The rest was easy.
on 12. July 2025, 01:12 by vitaminz
Break-in felt quite magical despite not being at all difficult
on 11. July 2025, 14:10 by Franjo
Though quite easy this is a perfect introduction of the constraint. Thank you very much for creating and sharing.
on 11. July 2025, 13:16 by Piatato
Super smooth!
on 11. July 2025, 11:18 by sujoyku
Very nice showcase of the Pointing Arrows constraint. Thank you, Richard!
on 11. July 2025, 10:17 by Playmaker6174
A rather smooth solve with a fun resolution towards the end! :)
on 11. July 2025, 08:50 by marcmees
code works :-)
Cool puzzle. Thanks
