Hot Wheels
(Published on 1. October 2025, 05:30 by NicoD)
Rules
Normal sudoku rules apply.
Cells separated by a king's move cannot contain the same digit.
Digits on thermometers increase from the bulb.
Solution code: Column 3
Comments
on 1. October 2025, 22:28 by VitP
you start by writing in a bunch of digits. after that, focusing on basic sudoku, with some assistance from the k restriction, you get all the rest, with minimal goodliffing.
therefore, it's level 1. there are 2 simple k tricks with candidates, but not enough to make it level 2.
on 1. October 2025, 17:57 by PinkNickels
Thanks, Nico! Fun end game. Thanks for sharing so many fun puzzles with us.
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ND: You are welcome!
on 1. October 2025, 10:39 by Snookerfan
Very nice! For me a 1 to 2 star puzzle with maybe 1 or 2 a bit harder deductions, which I luckily spotted before I even needed them. Really smooth solve, thank you
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ND: Thanks for solving!
on 1. October 2025, 09:45 by Gambit
When I saw a 3* Nico puzzle, I thought "mmmm...it's going to be a tough one", but this for me was rather a quick 1* puzzle. Flowed smoothly, and fairly quickly after the pencil marks.
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ND: Well, I clearly overestimated this one!
on 1. October 2025, 07:00 by floydbloke
Another great puzzle, thank you Nico. Although in my humble view this is more of 2* than a 3*
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ND: Thanks for the feedback!
