Snake-Sums Sudoku
(Eingestellt am 18. September 2020, 17:40 Uhr von Willy Wonka)
This puzzle is a variation on X-Sums Sudoku which I have not seen before. I hope you enjoy!
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply
- Outside clues indicate the sum of digits in snakes of length X where X is the first digit in the row/column.
- Snakes begin at the cell directly next to a clue and are 1 cell wide regions where digits cannot repeat. A snake cannot touch itself orthogonally and cannot branch in 2 directions. No cell can be a part of more than 1 snake.
The photo below demonstrates valid snakes on the right and invalid snakes on the left.
The reasons they are invalid are as follows:
10 clue - the snake does not start at the first cell next to the clue.
20 clue - the snake is not 1 cell wide.
30 clue - the snake length is not given by the first cell.
And here is the puzzle! You can play it on f-puzzles here.
I would love to know if you enjoy the puzzle! Happy solving :)
Lösungscode: Row 2 and column 7
Kommentare
am 13. Oktober 2020, 14:38 Uhr von Madmahogany
Incredible execution of a very interesting ruleset!
am 23. September 2020, 12:24 Uhr von Nylimb
Great puzzle!
Like some previous solvers, I made several mistakes. I solve with paper and pencil, but I've gotten in the habit of taking pictures of my progress every few minutes, so I can backtrack without having to start over each time. That was very useful for this puzzle.
@Nylimb Thank you! I find that very impressive, pen and paper would be too challenging for me with many Sudokus but taking photos would definitely help. I might try it sometime because I spend a lot of time in front of a screen lately! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the solve :)
am 21. September 2020, 04:29 Uhr von Willy Wonka
@PixelPlucker @Phistomefel I'm glad you both enjoyed it despite the mistakes! Thank you for sticking with it :)
am 21. September 2020, 03:12 Uhr von Phistomefel
Wonderful puzzle, but I found it very tough. This is probably the puzzle, where I made the most mistakes. I had to start over numerous times, but I am very glad that I did.
am 20. September 2020, 13:29 Uhr von PixelPlucker
Very challenging! I made so many careless mistakes and had to backtrack multiple times. Really elegant logic :)
am 19. September 2020, 23:40 Uhr von Willy Wonka
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments!
am 19. September 2020, 22:26 Uhr von marcmees
excellent puzzle ... maybe a follow-up with big sums?
@marcmees potentially! Currently in f-puzzles you cannot write an outside clue higher than 35 but there is still a lot of room to increase the sums!
am 19. September 2020, 21:52 Uhr von Jesper
Excellent! Well designed.
am 19. September 2020, 17:12 Uhr von harrison
Very elegant setting, with a logical solution path!
am 19. September 2020, 05:58 Uhr von cdwg2000
Nice!
This is a variant of X-Sums Sudoku. Recommended variant name: Line X-Sums Sudoku.
@cdwg2000 I am pretty happy with the name but I appreciate the suggestion! I will include "Sudoku" at the end so it is clearer when browsing through the portal
am 18. September 2020, 23:43 Uhr von Djmelee3000
Brilliant puzzle! First one I've solved from you and it was a good challenge.
am 18. September 2020, 20:20 Uhr von Dandelo
Very nice puzzle!
am 18. September 2020, 18:59 Uhr von Willy Wonka
Rule clarification
am 18. September 2020, 18:39 Uhr von DiMono
Wonderful puzzle.
@DiMono Cheers!
am 18. September 2020, 18:06 Uhr von Dandelo
And may a snake touch itself orthogonally without covering a 2x2-region? (Here not possible, because 30 is the largest clue.)
@Dandelo I have fixed the rules so hopefully it is clear now!
am 18. September 2020, 18:02 Uhr von Dandelo
Are T-shaped regions allowed?
am 18. September 2020, 17:46 Uhr von Stavros96
A stunning solve from beginning to end! Loved it
@Stavros96 So glad you enjoyed it! Thank youu :)
