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Bits and arrows

(Published on 29. September 2025, 22:45 by Killer Joe)

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Hello.


Normal sudoku rules apply.

A binary code is a sequence of bits that are either on or off.

In this puzzle, Odd digits represent bits that are 'OFF'(O) and Even digits represent bits that are 'ON'(E). 


This gives us the following representation of the digits 1-9:

1 → OOOE

2 → OOEO

3 → OOEE

4 → OEOO

5 → OEOE

6 → OEEO

7 → OEEE

8 → EOOO

9 → EOOE


The digit in an arrow cell dictates the parity (odd or even) of its four orthogonal neighbours.

These four neighbours must match the binary code of the digit with the small arrow.

The arrow points to the first bit of the binary code. (read from left to right.) The full code must wrap around the central cell clockwise.


Example:

If a 6 is placed in an arrow cell, its code is OEEO.

Therefore, its four neighbours (starting from the arrow direction, moving clockwise) must be Odd, Even, Even, Odd.


Have fun.

Solution code: row 9, first 6 digits.


Solved by Joyofrandomness, luoji, SKORP17, StefanSch, dzamie
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on 1. October 2025, 20:05 by dzamie
Quite challenging to break in, but surprisingly straightforward once you've gotten the parity of just one cell.

on 30. September 2025, 17:49 by StefanSch
Nice puzzle idea!

on 30. September 2025, 17:49 by StefanSch
Nice puzzle idea!

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