Count Your Lucky Stars
(Eingestellt am 24. April 2024, 18:15 Uhr von ViKingPrime)
PUZZLE:
RULES:
"Normal" Schrödinger rules apply
(i.e. place the digits 0 through 9 once each in every row, column and box;
two of the digits will have to share a Schrödinger Cell;
each row, column and box contains exactly one Schrödinger Cell).
Normal Arrow, German Whisper (green), Little Killer, Killer, Odd/Even, Quad and Renban (pink) rules apply
(clues consider the sum value of digits within a cell).
MODIFIERS:
There are coloured Counting Stars within the grid; the value of these cells reflect certain qualities of the grid.
• Black Star (Box 4)
Counts the total no. of digits within Killer cages
• Pink Star (Box 7)
Counts the total no. of digits appearing on Renbans
• Green Star (Box 2)
Counts the total no. of digits on German Whisper lines
• Orange Star (Box 5)
Counts the total no. of digits appearing in Counting Stars
• Blue Star (Box 8)
Counts the total no. of digits appearing on Arrows (including the bulbs)
• Grey Star (Box 3)
Counts the total no. of digits surrounding the Quad clue
• Red Star (Box 6)
Counts the total sum of all digits within Schrödinger cells.
INTRODUCTION:
I bet when you read the part about Schrödinger cells, your heart sank a little, didn't it? and then all this counting nonsense?
I promise there's nothing to fear... it's your lucky day!
Have fun!
Solve in SudokuMaker!
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Solve in SudokuMaker! (with labelled cells)
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Lösungscode: The digits along Row 4, left-to-right (digits in Schrödinger cells are read lowest-to-highest).
Kommentare
am 24. Juli 2025, 17:23 Uhr von cowabunghole
I feel pretty silly for how long it took me to find the break in since it seemed so obvious in retrospect. Really enjoyed the puzzle
am 30. April 2024, 19:03 Uhr von ViKingPrime
Updated colouring and added labelled version (per suggestion below).
am 30. April 2024, 11:06 Uhr von MartinR
Very nice break-in.
From a solving point of view, I had to keep flicking back to the rules to see which cells counted which value, not sure if there may be a way to put a background letter/word on thoses cells, or an index below to make it easier to look up/remember?
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@MartinR - Done! appreciate the suggestion <3 -- VKP
am 25. April 2024, 16:33 Uhr von ViKingPrime
Added small clarification to counting rule(s).
am 25. April 2024, 15:57 Uhr von appletrapezoid
Was so confused and stumped for a while then it was so satisfying when finally realizing the break in
am 25. April 2024, 00:47 Uhr von ViKingPrime
Updated solution code.
am 24. April 2024, 20:14 Uhr von Puzzle Weasel
I'm not sure the solution code is clearly explained - I got it to work (after a couple of attempts) by dropping one of the Schrödinger cell digits, so it was a 9 digit code!
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@Puzzle Weasel - Whoops! I have indeed updated the solution code to include a tenth digit. Thanks for catching that; hope you liked the puzzle! <3 -- VKP
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Great! Thanks for the puzzle, it did make me laugh once I realised the trick :)
am 24. April 2024, 18:59 Uhr von SudokuHero
Very approachable for a schrodinger
