X-factor (6x6)
(Published on 10. April 2026, 18:44 by pmays123)
X-Factor, by pmays123
Normal 6x6 sudoku rules apply.
Divide each cage into two orthogonally connected regions such that the sum of digits in one region have a 1:N ratio with the sum of digits in the other region (where N is the small digit in the top left corner of the cage).
Digits may repeat in a cage.
Black dots lay between digits in a 1:2 ratio AND on region borders. Not all dots are necessarily given.
One cell with a purple diamond contains an even digit and the other an odd digit.
Link to Puzzle: SudokuPad
Here's a simplified 4x4 version to introduce the cage logic if needed.
To the best of my knowledge this is a new ruleset, but let me know if you've seen it before! I hope you enjoy! good luck :)
Solution code: Enter the digits of row 4 then column 3 with no spaces
Comments
on 12. April 2026, 19:50 by CitrusGremlin
This was such a neat concept! I desire more.
on 11. April 2026, 03:03 by nightdream
The breakdown at the end was very satisfying! It's like everything that had been set up came together, and the puzzle was finished before I knew it.
on 11. April 2026, 01:31 by pmays123
turns out I left in an extra rule that was wasn't used in the uploaded version of the puzzle. Thanks dzamie for noticing! I also made the rules a bit more succinct.
on 10. April 2026, 21:46 by dzamie
That's pretty clever! I'm not sure if the "unique way to divide the cage" rule came into play, but I really enjoyed the math behind the odd digits out.
on 10. April 2026, 21:27 by oskode
Really cool idea and execution!
on 10. April 2026, 19:52 by TalkingFredish
beautiful puzzle, lovely clues with interesting interactions
on 10. April 2026, 18:49 by pmays123
for me its between a 2-3 star, but I'll put it at 3 for now since I'm the only one who's tested it
