Hitpoint Arrows
(Published on 25. August 2026, 03:12 by damo_89)
This puzzle definitely did not start after I tried solving Hitcount Arrows by juggler and mis-read the rules. Turns out that Hitpoint Arrows also work as a viable constraint. Good luck!
- Normal sudoku rules apply: Place the digits 1 to 9 once each in every row, column, and 3x3 box
- Hitpoint Arrows: A digit on an arrow is the sum of all digits that are the correct number of steps away from that arrow. For example, if the digits in the direction of an arrow were 32947 then the arrow would contain a 6 (2 + 4) because the 2 is 2 steps away, the 4 is 4 steps away, and all other digits are the wrong number of steps away.
Download full solution guide (PDF)
Rule Example
- The 5 in R1C1, looking south-east, hits the 1 which is 1 step away, and the 4 which is 4 steps away
- The 7 in R9C9, looking north-west, hits the 3 which is 3 steps away, and the 4 which is 4 steps away
- The 4 in R7C7, looking north-west, hits only the 4 in R3C3 which is 4 steps away
Solution code: Row 7
Comments
today, 00:37 by PancakePie
How very fun and beautiful! Thank you!
on 3. September 2026, 20:13 by Treme
This was excellent. Initially, I thought I had no chance but it rather elegantly unravelled be for my very eyes, thank you!
on 1. September 2026, 23:15 by davidz32z
Really loved this! What a treat of a misread rule!
on 1. September 2026, 17:25 by Qodec
Best rule misread ever. This was fun.
on 1. September 2026, 16:53 by yuripuppies
Really fun puzzle! I also appreciated the solve guide, I only read the first couple lines but it's opened the doors for me to a whole new world of arrow puzzles, which I've struggled with
on 1. September 2026, 16:25 by Kattorzeh
Thanks for sharing the guide!
on 1. September 2026, 00:16 by rocky
What a splendid puzzle. It stays interesting throughout!
on 25. August 2026, 16:12 by Franjo
Thank you very much for creating and sharing this lovely pointers puzzle. Interesting constraint!
on 25. August 2026, 13:49 by Flinty
Lovely stuff! :)
I was genuinely confused when you said this was how you "wrongly" interpreted juggler's rules, because this is also exactly how I remembered juggler's rules - haha.
on 25. August 2026, 11:03 by damo_89
Fixed typo in example
on 25. August 2026, 09:41 by amirs
Very nice puzzle! Not too hard once you understand how the arrows work
on 25. August 2026, 08:55 by Piatato
Great fun, thanks! Misunderstandings can certainly turn into excellent creative sparks every now and then! :D
on 25. August 2026, 07:29 by Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle! Thank you:)
