The Hive
(Published on 28. November 2025, 16:49 by NotSoMagnifique)
This is another one of those puzzles where I feel more that I discovered it than created it - hope you all like it as much as I do!
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Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Dutch Whispers - neighboring digits on an orange Dutch Whisper line must differ in value by at least 4.
- Ratio Kropki - digits separated by a black Kropki dot must have a ratio of 2:1. No negative constraint.
Solution code: Row 2 digits, left to right
Comments
on 14. December 2025, 04:16 by ZiiNerD
14:56 for me. A very nice looking puzzle with some neat ratio logic for break-in. Great setting, NotSoMagnifique!
>>>NSM here - I do so love how ratios work on Dutch Whispers. Thank you for the solve!
on 8. December 2025, 07:48 by frizz
I’m new to variant Sudoku. This puzzle taught me about Dutch whispers while staying fun and interesting. Thank you.
>>>NSM here - I wasn't big on Dutch Whispers myself for the longest time, but I've come around on them - I'm glad this is helping you like them too!
on 3. December 2025, 01:58 by TomT
great
on 2. December 2025, 12:49 by Ndstripes
Lovely puzzle, thank you!!!
on 1. December 2025, 12:02 by Fisherman
Magnificent.
on 29. November 2025, 15:10 by sujoyku
Thank you for this beautiful and fun puzzle, NotSoMagnifique!
on 29. November 2025, 07:32 by Ganbatte
Fun flow. Thank you for discovering it! :-)
on 29. November 2025, 06:38 by googuee
Nice puzzle! Thanks for sharing.
on 28. November 2025, 19:43 by Cyprane
That was a wonderful experience. Thank you.
on 28. November 2025, 18:42 by nunc
Lovely how the hive gets built up.
>>> NSM here - glad you liked it! I think I went through a similar build-up solve path when I was testing.
