Counting Quads and Arrows
(Published on 14. June 2026, 04:21 by Md88keys)
by Md88keys
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Normal sudoku rules apply.
Quad Circles: Each circle contains four digits which match the four cells that surround it.
Given Digits: Not all quad circle digits are given, some quad digits must be determined by the solver.
Counting digits within the circles: Every circled digit, whether given or not, is a counting digit. A digit N that is circled means that the number of N's circled is equal to N. (A digit that repeats in the same circle is counted twice.)
Red Arrows: Digits on a arrow sum to a number which is a digit in the attached circle.
Sum Restriction: Two arrows connected to the same circle must have different sums.
Solution code: Column 3 top to bottom.
Comments
yesterday, 00:20 by LeaVulpina
88% is a *criminally* low rating. This puzzle is *fabulous*!
on 15. June 2026, 08:20 by Chaka
I don't know why the rating is currently below 90%, this ruleset is amazing! Thanks for sharing! <3
on 14. June 2026, 19:19 by Exigus
Very cool. Thanks!
on 14. June 2026, 17:47 by GorgeousNicko
Wonderful, but tricky? Tricky, but wonderful?
At least one of those, probably both!
--thank you! I thought the trickiest part was you can't assume all the same logic in counting.
on 14. June 2026, 06:17 by Elliott810
Absolutely brilliant puzzle (and idea)! Thank you:)
on 14. June 2026, 04:23 by Md88keys
Hey everyone,
Please post a comment if you have a rules question for this puzzle. I would be happy to explain.
