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Ambiguous Clues

(Published on 16. October 2026, 08:00 by GiAnMMV)

Ambiguous Clues

Rules:

  • Classic Sudoku: Every row, column and 3x3 box must contain every number from 1 to 9.
  • Ambiguous Clues: All clues outside the grid with the same color represent the same rule; two clues of different colors cannot represent the same rule. The possible rules are:
    1. Skyscrapers: Each digit in the grid represents the height of a building in its cell, and taller buildings obstruct the view of shorter ones behind them: a clue gives the number of buildings visible from that vantage point in the clue's row or column.
    2. Sandwich Sums: A clue indicates the sum of the digits between 1 and 9 in the indicated row or column.
    3. X-Sums: A clue indicates the sum of the first X digits of its row or column, where X is the digit placed in the first cell in that direction.
    4. Numbered Rooms: A clue indicates the digit which has to be placed in the Xth cell in the corresponding direction, where X is the digit placed in the first cell in that direction.

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Solution code: Row 1, left to right.

Last changed on today, 03:03

Solved by NeroChaos, kangaroo, jalebc, marcmees, Rawcoder, Floorball36, Saltensity, Johanic, efnenu, Dinassaur, Joyofrandomness, jordanza, StefanSch, Bunnehhh, Trisolis, terrible_casserole, Spider, ... cvil, Jasperrr, ordnanceordinance, basilicon, KirkFox, josemadre, SPOU1, sorhead, teuthida, biorycbyd, Miatc, Don_Huan, matiasv5, mbumbee, doomedmageknight, cornuto, ManuH, firespire, IvanZ59
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today, 03:03 by GiAnMMV
Changed an apostrophe.

yesterday, 22:31 by GiAnMMV
Fixed link in "Random" button.

yesterday, 18:11 by GiAnMMV
Edited page layout

on 24. October 2026, 23:02 by VitP
surely this is level 1.
just record the types on paper

Last changed on 19. October 2026, 18:22

on 19. October 2026, 03:24 by mbumbee
Great puzzle! It reminds me a little of Mystery City Sandwich, but with numbered rooms and the ambiguity expressed differently. Really nice.
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Oh, you're right, the concept is really similar, and I didn't even know that puzzle. Thanks for playing!
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Thank you for making it!

Last changed on 18. October 2026, 06:56

on 17. October 2026, 02:44 by Jasperrr
Lots of fun! Not that difficult to figure out but I found myself to keep losing track because it was hard to keep a clear overview in my head. Making it more complex than I anticipated.
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Thanks a bunch!

Difficulty:2
Rating:94 %
Solved:38 times
Observed:0 times
ID:000VIR

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