Royalty
(Published on 15. October 2026, 22:52 by jwsinclair)
Royalty, by James Sinclair
Normal sudoku rules apply, and all clues are standard.
Arrows: the sum of the digits along an arrow is equal to the digit in the connected circle, and these digits can repeat if allowed by other rules.
Renban lines: purple lines contain a non-repeating set of consecutive digits in any order.
Digits in cells with a shaded square are even.
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This was my entry in Scojo's annual Secret Impostor event, as the puzzle that reflects my own "style". I managed to fend off my impostor, Matt y Ddraig, who submitted a very nice puzzle called Capital Tea, named for an organization I support that provides resources for transgender people in my hometown.
See also:
World Peas, my other entry in this year's event, in which I tried to imitate SamuPiano
Studious, my entry in my own style from last year
Solution code: row five
Comments
on 28. October 2026, 12:26 by OGRussHood
Another lovely puzzle from sudoku royalty!
on 22. October 2026, 15:10 by amirs
Lovely puzzle, the break-in was beautiful but it did make it a 3* for me.
on 19. October 2026, 23:20 by abadx
3* break in, although well telegraphed once you see it (took almost 35 minutes). The rest is quite easy, an overall 2* for me (on the top side)
on 17. October 2026, 05:06 by MorsBe
Love everything about this one, and congrat's.
on 17. October 2026, 04:24 by Aleon
Beautiful puzzle, but 3* difficulty
on 16. October 2026, 17:24 by GeorgeTheToad2
Stunning puzzle from start to finish.
on 16. October 2026, 13:49 by baku
Thanks for sharing this gem! The last break was 3 star for me, but I think I didn't see something properly.
on 16. October 2026, 09:58 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle as always! I experienced a 3 star solve. Thanks
on 16. October 2026, 08:46 by EmX68
I had so much fun solving this beautiful puzzle! Thank you.
on 16. October 2026, 06:25 by Moe1314
So nice, took me a while to see the idea, beautiful
on 16. October 2026, 01:58 by mathpesto
Beautiful and brilliant!
on 16. October 2026, 00:05 by pshubes
Really cool break in!
on 16. October 2026, 00:01 by damo_89
Smooth!
on 15. October 2026, 23:33 by emoney1374
Fun puzzle! Well set
on 15. October 2026, 23:26 by sujoyku
Wonderful and completely in your style. Thank you for this beautiful construction, jwsinclair!
