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Thermo Windoku

(Eingestellt am 22. Juli 2020, 02:02 Uhr von Willy Wonka)

While constructing this puzzle I was unaware of the pattern produced by these extra regions and thought I had created something new.

Despite this logic not being new, I think it is still an interesting puzzle to attempt with the thermometer constraints!


If you are unfamiliar with the patterns of this kind of grid, it may be a little trickier to figure out... but I did it so I think you can too!

However, if you know what to look for, this serves as a great coffee break puzzle (probably more of a 2 star difficultly).


Rules:

- Standard Sudoku rules apply, digits 1-9 appear in each row, column and box.

- Numbers strictly increase along thermometer shapes from the bulb end.

- Each of the outlined extra-regions contain the numbers 1-9.


Penpa link >> here

F-puzzles link >> here

Note: if the f-puzzles link doesn't work at first, try clearing your cache (ctrl + f5) as an update occurred recently. Feel free to comment below if you have any troubles.


I would love to hear from you if you enjoy the puzzle! Have fun :)


Lösungscode: Rows 2 and 7

Zuletzt geändert am 22. Juli 2020, 02:58 Uhr

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Zuletzt geändert am 25. Juli 2020, 07:38 Uhr

am 24. Juli 2020, 15:07 Uhr von Narayana
@GuessIt and others needing a hint (potential spoiler below):

I recommend taking a look at this CTC video about Windokus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBYYh0Uh_lY

Then ask yourself questions like where can 1 go in this region? Where can 9 go in this region, etc. Every time you find something, update as many pencil marks as you can, rinse and repeat. Enjoy.

@Narayana I was probably being a bit harsh not providing a hint to those struggling... thank you for linking this video!

am 24. Juli 2020, 05:34 Uhr von Willy Wonka
Thanks for your lovely comments everyone! I am very glad you enjoyed it :)

am 23. Juli 2020, 14:35 Uhr von RockyRoer
Thanks so much for the hint to consider patterns for this kind of grid -- that made this possible -- but still not easy. Enjoyed scrambling around thinking "Ok, now where did that unlock something?"

am 23. Juli 2020, 14:06 Uhr von MartinR
That was quite taxing, but very satisfying!

am 23. Juli 2020, 13:55 Uhr von GuessIt
I have tried this for hours in multiple attempts already and although I found out some nice logical paths, I was not able to solve this. Yet I want to mention that I enjoy this a lot, since I can't vote to show it without successfully solving it.

am 22. Juli 2020, 20:57 Uhr von SudokuExplorer
@Willy Wonka
Wow! The interaction of the thermos with those regions was so stunning! My jaws are still on the floor!

am 22. Juli 2020, 04:32 Uhr von Narayana
This is one of those sudokus perfect for CTC because it has so many teachable moments!

am 22. Juli 2020, 03:19 Uhr von mandourin
Nice one. Good interaction between both special rules.

am 22. Juli 2020, 02:58 Uhr von Willy Wonka
Added windoku tag

am 22. Juli 2020, 02:51 Uhr von Willy Wonka
Updated name. Thanks Joo

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am 22. Juli 2020, 02:38 Uhr von Joo M.Y
Shorter name for this puzzle only - Thermo Windoku

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