Normal Sudoku Variant Rules Apply
(Published on 1. January 2026, 15:25 by HalfBakedLunatic)
There's a fairly narrow solution path on this puzzle. The initial setup is very straightforward, with one particular deduction needed to get the first flurry of digits - then it's fairly 'consistent' difficulty throughout the rest, not too tough but it will make you think a bit!
The (Variant) Rules:
• Normal Sudoku Rules apply
• Digits in cages must sum to the total shown, digits can not repeat in cages
• Digits in cells separated by a white dot must be consecutive, digits separated by a black dot must be in a 2:1 ratio - not all dots are shown
• Digits in cells separated by a "V" must sum to 5, digits in cells separated by an "X" must sum to ten - not all X's and V's are shown
Solve Online here (right-click and open in new tab):
Normal Sudoku Variant Rules Apply (Sudokupad)
Leave a comment and let me know how you like it!
Puzzle by David Workman (aka "HalfBakedLunatic")
The (Variant) Rules:
• Normal Sudoku Rules apply
• Digits in cages must sum to the total shown, digits can not repeat in cages
• Digits in cells separated by a white dot must be consecutive, digits separated by a black dot must be in a 2:1 ratio - not all dots are shown
• Digits in cells separated by a "V" must sum to 5, digits in cells separated by an "X" must sum to ten - not all X's and V's are shown
Solve Online here (right-click and open in new tab):
Normal Sudoku Variant Rules Apply (Sudokupad)
Leave a comment and let me know how you like it!
Puzzle by David Workman (aka "HalfBakedLunatic")
Solution code: Row 8
Last changed on on 1. January 2026, 15:30
Solved by jalebc, Chelo, Testpilot Pirx, keenbowl, snuuba, marvellousminty, Mozart40, jordanza, Mystery, SKORP17, polivomarin, Myfyr MJ, mbrandtwls, trashghost, doomedmageknight, Bjd, Exigus, by81996672, Greg, ... augsod, abed hawila, Phandor, joelth, RebelSystem, cornish-john, OGRussHood, macronate, ARCSparky, quinnikins, Snow the Jam Man, PippoForte, Uhu, paranoid, Zzzzz..., Arrtho, Andrewsarchus, mcs131313
Comments
on 4. January 2026, 03:13 by BenClancy
Very nice solve. Thanks!
on 2. January 2026, 02:48 by Exigus
Beautiful symmetry and some intricate logic.
on 1. January 2026, 23:32 by mbrandtwls
Very very nice. Harder than I was expecting!
on 1. January 2026, 21:21 by Myfyr MJ
Lovely and challenging.
