Number Link Sudoku
(Published on 30. April 2026, 20:46 by Kutsumi Hane)
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply: each row, column, and 3×3 box contains the digits 1-9 exactly once. Additionally:
·Number Link (Arukone):
30 circles must be paired and connected by orthogonal paths such that:
• Adjacent circles cannot form a pair.
• Paths do not overlap and together cover the grid.
• No U-turns, i.e., no immediate double left/right turns.
• Each path is a Between Line: digits are strictly between its endpoints.
• This means, unlike standard Number Link puzzles, the digits in the endpoints of each path are always different.
Example (6×6):
·Kropki:
• Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive.
• Digits separated by a black dot are in a 1:2 ratio.
• Not all dots are necessarily given.
The difficulty is probably 4-5 stars. I wish you joyful solving!
Hint:
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Considering where 2 and 8 can go may help.
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Looking along the R6C9–R9C6 diagonal may help with the paths.
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Solution code: Row 8.
Last changed on on 1. May 2026, 10:20
Solved by SKORP17, Mattisahuman, blueberrypug, sehringdipity, henrypijames, SPring, Leonard Hal, steeto, OuyangZheng, yangduoxing, Muhammad, Zzzzz..., BlazingSnow
Comments
on 1. May 2026, 10:17 by Kutsumi Hane
Added hints.
on 30. April 2026, 23:40 by Mattisahuman
Incredibly fun logic