Pseudoscience
(Eingestellt am 7. Februar 2024, 19:54 Uhr von marty_sears)
This puzzle is inspired by the very cool ruleset in SenatorGronk's awesome puzzle Pseudo Coup
Here are the other puzzles in my Pseudo series:
Part 1: Pseudoscience
Part 2: Pseudo Differences
Part 3: Fakes in the Fog
Part 4: Pseudo Cluedo
Part 5: ???
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- In each row, column and box there is exactly one 'pseudo cell.'
- The digits 1-9 each appear once in a pseudo cell.
- The real value of a pseudo cell (for the purposes of the coloured lines) is determined by multiplying its row number by its column number. Eg; if there is a pseudo cell in r6c3, it has the value of 18, regardless of which digit appears in that cell.
- GERMAN WHISPER: The values of adjacent cells on a green line have a difference of at least 5.
- RENBAN: The values of the cells along a purple line form a non-repeating consecutive set, which can be arranged in any order.
- NABNER: The value of a cell on a yellow line may not be consecutive with (or the same as) any other values on that line.
- REGION SUM: The value of cells within each 3x3 box along a darker blue line sum to the same amount.
- SAME DIFFERENCE: The values of adjacent digits on a turquoise line always have the same difference.
- DIFFERENT DIFFERENCE: The difference between the values of adjacent cells on a peach line must be different for every pair of adjacent cells on that line. Eg: if there are two cells with values of 7 and 9 next to each other on the line, then cells with values of 4 and 6 may not appear next to each other on the same line (as both pairs would have a difference of 2.)
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Please leave a comment if you enjoy :)
Lösungscode: Bottom row from left to right
Kommentare
am 4. März 2024, 02:12 Uhr von MaizeGator
If anyone is wondering what "smoothness" means in a puzzle, all you would have to do is show them this masterpiece.
Although the deductions were not all easy by any means, it was always very clear to me what I needed to focus on next. I'm not sure how Marty does this, but it makes for a very fun solving experience!
am 1. März 2024, 20:15 Uhr von OGRussHood
You are a mad scientist, Marty.
am 29. Februar 2024, 07:05 Uhr von antiknight
Cool ending!
am 29. Februar 2024, 00:44 Uhr von sorryimLate
Great stuff and some lovely secret differences!
am 29. Februar 2024, 00:43 Uhr von SudokuHero
What an absolutely lovely puzzle. Every deduction was so fun to get. This is a masterpiece among masterpieces.
am 21. Februar 2024, 01:34 Uhr von moonear
Very clear deductions
am 16. Februar 2024, 17:35 Uhr von Geb
It's amazing that the path forward always seemed clear even through so many different possible interactions! Excellent work!
am 15. Februar 2024, 17:07 Uhr von vitaminz
I guarantee that you have never seen a different difference line like the one in this finale.
am 10. Februar 2024, 22:55 Uhr von ViKingPrime
Mad Marty strikes again!
am 10. Februar 2024, 16:26 Uhr von Mennoo_
Beautiful puzzle. Loved every second of it and it so many interesting ideas, and therefore was a joy to solve from start to finish. Thank you
am 9. Februar 2024, 22:52 Uhr von vorash00
...i'm stuck, I'm stuck, I'm stuck...
maybe I'll try this....
...oh you ingenious man!!! That was so easy and obvious (now I see it)! I'm so dumb
I think that was most of my emotional thought process throughout solving this!
It is brilliant. Fantastic puzzle. Very proud of myself to have finish it.
am 9. Februar 2024, 17:17 Uhr von Norkas
This has to be one of the most consistently fun puzzles I've done. Not a dull minute.
am 9. Februar 2024, 16:57 Uhr von SirWoezel
Amazing puzzle. Going straight to my list of favourites
am 9. Februar 2024, 16:37 Uhr von lmdemasi
This puzzle was phenomenal. I especially enjoyed <redacted> and <redacted>.
Definitely one of Marty's top 20 puzzles of all time.
am 9. Februar 2024, 06:46 Uhr von Agent
Wonderful puzzle, and an impressive construction especially the ending! An interesting choice of modifier too.
am 9. Februar 2024, 05:52 Uhr von madhupt
What a beautiful puzzle! Such an optimal setting! The logic around r5c2 was so intricate unwinding the mid solve. Although the entire puzzle was extremely enjoyable, the ending was out of this world. Thanks a lot for sharing this masterpiece.
am 9. Februar 2024, 04:27 Uhr von blackjackfitz
Superb, every line chosen with care to produce beautiful logic. Loved it!
am 8. Februar 2024, 21:37 Uhr von yttrio
Nothing "pseudo" about my adoration of this puzzle! I loved how the pseudo values continued to be relevant for almost the entire solve!
am 8. Februar 2024, 20:41 Uhr von marcmees
very nice. thanks.
am 8. Februar 2024, 20:09 Uhr von Snookerfan
Brilliant! I especially loved the different difference lines.
am 8. Februar 2024, 17:32 Uhr von heliopolix
Pseudoscience has never been so much fun!
am 8. Februar 2024, 13:59 Uhr von nordloc
That was wonderful to solve.
am 8. Februar 2024, 13:41 Uhr von Niverio
Lovely! One has to be alert of possible traps but if you don't fall through them it's an absolute blast to solve.
am 8. Februar 2024, 05:13 Uhr von bansalsaab
Beautiful puzzle. Loved it.
am 8. Februar 2024, 02:34 Uhr von Kawkaz
Such an interesting puzzle, cannot recommend it enough
am 8. Februar 2024, 01:06 Uhr von RJBlarmo
Neat idea and well executed :)
am 7. Februar 2024, 22:47 Uhr von Prof.Dori
Brilliant puzzle from start to finish, especially the ending was perfect how I would imagine. Great job!
