Counting Renbans
(Published on 14. April 2026, 21:10 by mimec)
This is the first puzzle in what may become a whole series where counting circles are combined with various types of lines.
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Digits on a purple Renban line must be a set of consecutive, non-repeating digits (in any order).
- A purple circle indicates exactly how many circles contain that digit. For example, if there is a 4 in any circle, then exactly 4 circles contain a 4.
Solution code: Row 9
Comments
on 28. May 2026, 02:53 by kisukeA
Love this series, also thanks a lot to VitP
on 15. April 2026, 20:56 by VitP
identifying the counting digits is fairly easy. then there is a critical step that seems much harder, where it helps to consider the renbans as a form of REGION
on 15. April 2026, 19:20 by fractalminding
Very nice! I would like to more sudoku with this or similar (other line type) ruleset. Minimalistic design ❤️
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mimec: Thank you! I already have two more sudoku with similar ruleset in my backlog. I usually publish every Tuesday.
on 15. April 2026, 16:47 by Scorps
Nice logic, thanks for sharing. 55 minutes for me
on 14. April 2026, 23:06 by GorgeousNicko
The demanding part for me was identifying the circled digits. That aside, not too tough. Fun, though!
on 14. April 2026, 22:46 by wuc
Looked easier than it was. 3* to me. Great break in logic. Thx for sharing.
