Variant Sudoku 101: Quiz #1
(Published on 2. December 2025, 19:21 by PhoenixAki)
This is the first quiz in the series. Quizzes will use the 2 most recently introduced rules at the same time, to demonstrate how they can interact with each other. I hope you studied!
- Normal sudoku rules apply. Place the digits 1-9 in each row, column, and 3x3 box without repetition.
- Killer Cages: Digits in dotted-line cages must sum to the number in the top left corner of the cage. Digits may not repeat within a cage. If you want assistance with the mental math, you can turn on the "killer calculator" in settings -> advanced.
- Kropki Pairs: Digits separated by a black dot must have one digit be double the other (a 2:1 ratio). Digits separated by a white dot must be consecutive.
To increase accessibility to my puzzles, I post solution videos on on my YouTube channel. If you'd like to solve this in your own video, go ahead! But ideally, let me know here or via Discord (same username) if you do ^.^
Solution code: box 2 in reading order (left to right, top to bottom) (9 digits)
Comments
on 5. January 2026, 22:32 by PhoenixAki
Updated post as part of an effort to improve consistency of rule phrasing and post layout across all my puzzles.
on 12. December 2025, 13:23 by PhoenixAki
shortened title of LMD post. Was going to shorten SudokuPad puzzle title too but that'd wipe the existing solves so I'm keeping it.
on 4. December 2025, 02:34 by PhoenixAki
rules on sudokupad falsely said "not all black dots are given" a second time in the white dot rules section. Link updated to reflect the right wording now :)
on 2. December 2025, 23:36 by jellybelly
Good easy puzzle :)
on 2. December 2025, 21:13 by PatMan
I really apreciate this puzzle, it was a lot of fun and super helpful to practice my skills as someone who is pretty new to variant sudoku as a whole
