These Aren't The Circles You're Looking For
(Published on 7. August 2024, 00:02 by Jay Dyer)
A bit of a twist on the counting circles rule that appeared recently.
Rules
- Normal sudoku rules apply.
- Shade some cells such that, if a digit N appears in a shaded cell, it appears in exactly N shaded cells. The digit in a circle equals the sum of all shaded cells in the 3x3 area centered on the circle.
- The digit on the grey square is even.
Play online in Sudokupad.
Solution code: Column 5
Comments
on 20. July 2025, 20:45 by StephenR
Another cracker from Jay, her puzzles really are top drawer, and also not (all) monstrously difficult. You just have to have the right thoughts - I suppose you could say that about any puzzle though. On a couple of occasions I had the wrong thought as forgot the rules and had to backtrack slightly.
on 17. February 2025, 07:38 by Visumation
Really cool puzzle.
on 29. January 2025, 16:54 by boykeauto
Incredible. Thanks
on 11. August 2024, 18:37 by Blake Saligia
Very nice ruleset! I wonder there's a way to set the puzzle without gray square
on 10. August 2024, 19:18 by sorryimLate
Super interesting and fun, and not too hard. Thanks!
on 10. August 2024, 18:29 by koba1917
amazing puzzle!
on 10. August 2024, 01:32 by rysmyth240
This is a great puzzle! I honestly don't know how you invented it.
on 9. August 2024, 14:20 by Norkas
This is incredible.
on 9. August 2024, 13:21 by peacherwu2
Genius!
on 8. August 2024, 14:11 by Franjo
SudokuArt at its best from one of the world’s top setters. From the incredibly beautiful break-in up to the last digit I was overwhelmed by this puzzle. Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece.
on 7. August 2024, 20:23 by marcmees
great puzzle. thanks
on 7. August 2024, 17:07 by bansalsaab
Amazing ruleset and execution
on 7. August 2024, 10:18 by smckinley
Brilliant, thanks!
on 7. August 2024, 01:30 by Steven R
Very nice!
