One lonely bird
(Published on 14. February 2025, 03:48 by Lorena)
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Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply. White kropki dots separate consecutive digits. Black kropki dots separate digits in a 2:1 ratio. The digits 1 and 2 may be separated by a dot of either colour. All dots are given.
Note: Due to the minimalist nature of this puzzle, I estimate that it is very likely that an identical one has been posted before. However, I am not aware of it and haven’t been able to find it by searching the labels. But it may very well be that it’s improperly labeled, people don’t seem to pay much attention to labels anyway.
This puzzle is part of my April Fools series. You can find my other puzzles here.
Solution code: The row below the bird, left to right, no spaces
Comments
on 26. June 2025, 15:49 by JVA
I find it hard to believe this is solvable at a 2* level
Reply by Lorena: Thanks for your comment! That’s a very understandable position. This puzzle requires you to think outside the box (hence the 2* rating, otherwise it would have been 1*). I assure you that all the clues to the riddle are there! Good luck.
on 14. February 2025, 04:57 by Shweebag
I’m very surprised at the 2* rating for the puzzle, I’ve seen this puzzle before and know the solution purely because I was interested when I learned the rules of kropki to find the minimal dots for a unique solution and found a discussion board with this same puzzle and the consensus was that [CENSORED]. Looks like I’m gonna have to try and figure out the logic to see what trivialises the problem, very interested to find the solution path!
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Reply by Lorena: It’s what I said, people don’t pay attention.
Edit: Yayyy you solved it!
