Phantom Locker
(Eingestellt am 9. März 2025, 11:27 Uhr von Sumanta(ANU))
===Rules===
Normal Sudoku rules apply. Additionally, digits do not repeat on the outlined cage.
Thermo: In the thermometer shapes digits must strictly increase from the bulbs to the tips.
German Whispers: Along the green lines neighbouring digits differ at least by 5 or more.
Palindromes: The grey lines (without bulbs) are palindromes (Digits read same forward or backward).
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f-puzzle link:
f-puzzle (Phantom Locker)
CTC link:
CTC (Phantom Locker)
Lösungscode: Column-1 (top to bottom)
Kommentare
am 1. April 2025, 07:12 Uhr von TheNineElements
Solve Time: 43:02
I rated this 3/5 difficulty.
This puzzle was really enjoyable, and showcases beautiful geometries arising from this combination of rules.
I think this puzzle is fairly rated at 3* difficulty (perhaps on the slightly harder end), and my solve time falls into my average for other 3* puzzles.
I think the break-in was definitely the most difficult part of the solve (harder 3* or easier 4*), and it took me quite a long time to place my first digit. The way that the geometry of the central palindrome interacted with the cage/whisper* (via other clues) was beautiful, but quite difficult for me to begin unraveling.
After I had explored the geometry and placed my first digit, the remainder of my solve was much smoother and probably in the average 3* difficulty range.
My favorite aspect of this puzzle was the cage shape/geometry and the logic for deducing its composition. Additionally, I really liked the logic for resolving the 4-length thermo that is fully contained in box 1. It was really cool how each of these clues arose from seemingly "unrelated" sections of the grid (meaning seemingly "unrelated" upon first inspection).
Overall, great puzzle and thanks for sharing!
@TheNineElements..Thank you friend for your solve, feedback and very nice words of appreciation. I am happy that you enjoyed solving the puzzle...
am 17. März 2025, 16:49 Uhr von Snookerfan
Very nice and fun puzzle! Thank you
@Snookerfan..thank you for the solve and the feedback. Happy to note that you enjoyed solving the puzzle....
am 10. März 2025, 03:14 Uhr von Elliott810
Brilliant puzzle with beautiful geometry! Thank you:)
@Elliott810..Thank you friend. As always, happy to see your comment..
