Then I Took A Pill Arrow To The Knee
(Published on 22. February 2026, 20:30 by ChinStrap)
Thanks to all the testers! I hope you enjoy
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
Numbered Rooms:
- All outside cells on a clue must contain a digit. That digit must also appear in the Nth position looking into the grid in the row/column, where N is the digit in the first position.
Pill Arrows:
- Digits on an arrow sum to the 2 digit total displayed in the pill, read either left to right or top to bottom.
All feedback (positive or critical) appreciated!
Solution code: Box 9, reading order, left to right (9 digits)
Comments
on 31. August 2026, 10:42 by TheJRMY
This took me a long time, but it was the most fun puzzle I’ve solved in quite a while.
on 30. August 2026, 23:49 by ChinStrap
Yes digits on the outside may repeat
on 30. August 2026, 02:08 by TheJRMY
Can digits on the outside repeat? Not even asking if they do, just if they can.
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ChinStrap: They sure can.
on 26. February 2026, 14:42 by marcmees
Challenging and nice. Thanks
on 24. February 2026, 14:46 by Bankey
Genius combo of rules, very well executed. Thanks, @ ChinStrap :).
on 23. February 2026, 21:38 by damo_89
Not that hard, so long as you look at the right clue at the right time. Which I, er, did not!
on 23. February 2026, 19:07 by Snookerfan
Very nice! There is information everywhere and the trick is to use it at the right time. Thanks
on 23. February 2026, 10:53 by eladv
This was very fun! And hard! 4* for me.
on 23. February 2026, 05:46 by Elliott810
Brilliant construction! Thank you:)
on 22. February 2026, 21:59 by Calvinball
Not only did I solve this wonderful puzzle, but I also leveled up my sneak skill at the same time, thanks ChinStrap!
