Balancing regions
(Published on 12. November 2025, 02:59 by Killer Joe)
Hello.
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Each row, column, and region must contain the digits 1–9 exactly once.
Regions are irregular and orthogonally connected.
Cages within the same region must have the same total.
Digits within a cage must be all odd or all even.
A cage cannot cross region borders.
Each region must contain at least two cages.
Cages marked with X and Y have different totals.
A white dot indicates consecutive digits.
A black dot indicates one digit is double the other.
Not all possible dots are necessarily given.
Have fun.
Solution code: Row 2, first 5 digits.
Comments
on 17. November 2025, 14:47 by bboom
Very nice puzzle. The list of rules is fairly long, but they also are pretty simple to remember and apply so it doesn't make the puzzle especially hard.
on 15. November 2025, 11:46 by Exigus
That was an amazing 3* chaos construction. Smooth and very engaging. Thanks!
on 14. November 2025, 04:14 by deltameth
Extremely engaging puzzle. Thank you so much!
on 13. November 2025, 23:44 by tecu
Felt pretty accurately rated at ☆3. Smooth flow without any major pain points. Great puzzle.
on 12. November 2025, 23:07 by Ceedrich
I love the logic on how to draw the regions. The puzzle had a nice flow to it. Thank you
on 12. November 2025, 19:48 by wuc
I love a good cc puzzle. The region building is very cool. 3* to me and great fun thx.
on 12. November 2025, 16:24 by bansalsaab
Very approachable and fun puzzle.
on 12. November 2025, 10:52 by flutchman
Brilliant puzzle!
Relatively accessible for a CC puzzle, and that's very nice, too.
Thanks
on 12. November 2025, 10:45 by Snookerfan
Very nice and approachable cc! For experienced solvers 3 stars max I guess. Enjoyable solve, thank you!
on 12. November 2025, 05:35 by Killer Joe
Oops. Corrected solution code to 'row 2'.
on 12. November 2025, 04:34 by monaters
Solution code says "column 2, first 5 digits" but it is actually asking for "row 2, first 5 digits"
The puzzle is wonderful and creative, though.
on 12. November 2025, 03:36 by Killer Joe
I really wasn't sure if I had to post this as a 3 or 4 stars for difficulty. Your feedback is very much appreciated. Grts Jonesy.
