Descent
(Published on 9. March 2025, 20:39 by ghaia)
The little sequel to my previous (and first) puzzle, Ascent. I hope you all find it as entertaining as the first one!
Rules:
-Normal Sudoku rules apply; place digits 1-9 such that they do not repeat in any row, column or box.
-Normal Thermometer rules apply; digits strictly increase away from the bulb.
- Normal Arrow rules apply; digits along the arrow must sum to the digit in the circle.
-Normal White Kropki rules apply; digits separated by a white dot must be consecutive.
-Normal X rules apply; digits separated by an X must sum to 10.
-Normal Little Killer rules apply; digits along the marked diagonal sum to the number on the outside.
-Normal Negative diagonal rules apply; no digits may repeat on the negative diagonal.
Have fun!
Sudokupad Link
Solution code: Row 2 from left to right.
Comments
on 11. March 2025, 09:11 by ghaia
Added a rule that was forgotten.
on 10. March 2025, 13:38 by PinkNickels
It was very slow moving for me at the beginning, and then, all of a sudden, it just resolved itself rapidly. Very unique puzzle design. Fun solve. Much appreciated!
ghaia: haha yes! you gotta work for those digits mwahahaha! I'm really glad you enjoyed! Thanks for solving :)
on 9. March 2025, 22:42 by Niverio
Pretty sequel!
ghaia: Thank you!! I can't drop the symmetry can I?
on 9. March 2025, 21:56 by SirWoezel
I thought the start was pretty tough, but maybe I missed an easier deduction somewhere.
ghaia: Yeah, the beggining is pretty scan-heavy, harder than my previous puzzles. Congrats on making it through though, hope you enjoyed!
on 9. March 2025, 21:33 by Myfyr MJ
Tricky but I got there in the end.
ghaia: congratulations! Thank you for solving :)
on 9. March 2025, 20:41 by .proxz14
Lovely puzzle! Even though the way I did it was for the most part not "intended" I the pathway for it, and I like that its fitting the theme better than its predecessor did
ghaia: honestly, the way you solved it proved that it allows for more than one logical path, so that's great as well. Thank you for testing and solving!
