Asexual and Non-Binary Pride
(Published on 1. June 2025, 09:12 by PhoenixAki)
This puzzle was created as my contribution to 2025's
Puzzler Pride, a showcase made by LGBTQ+ puzzle creators. Upon hearing about it, I felt compelled to participate and represent the flags of my identities in a puzzle. Enjoy!
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply. Place the digits 1-9 in each row, column, and 3x3 box without repetition.
- Cloned Lines: The pairs of purple, white, and black horizontal lines are clones of each other, meaning their digits will appear in the same order. All other lines are purely cosmetic and do not follow this rule.
- Killer Cages: Digits in dotted-line cages must sum to the number in the top left corner of the cage. Digits may not repeat within a cage.
- German Whispers: Adjacent digits on a green line must have a difference of at least 5.
Solve on SudokuPad here!
Visual impairment friendly version:
here. This version has text abbreviations specifying which line is which color, for the clone rule. PR for purple, BL for black, and WH for white.
To increase accessibility to my puzzles, I post solution videos on
on my YouTube channel. If you'd like to solve this in your own video, go ahead! But ideally, let me know here or via Discord (same username) if you do ^.^
Solution code: Row 5 from left to right (9 digits)
Last changed on on 5. January 2026, 19:23
Solved by TVDK, allama, Carolin, sudopa, iamissam, Merovius, RafiSan, LuanMerlin, sof, mabjim007, polma, IvoryLinnie, MattYDdraig, Fisherman, ludvigr04, OnkelPhilip, HazelTheColor, micjo, Piff, mellowrobinson, ... meowng, ParaNox, jennyaa, Kirra, TaeChi, ciaragst, snowflake, koiking, Don_Huan, Aran-Fey, CirnoEX, IMAY1990, MysticMan, danilopiazza, mbumbee, marajade, supersim2000, Jayem, DMF, Swiddow
Comments
on 5. January 2026, 19:23 by PhoenixAki
Updated post as part of an effort to improve consistency of rule phrasing and post layout across all my puzzles. I also included a link to a second version of the puzzle that's more accessible to solvers with visual impairments such as colorblindness.
on 25. July 2025, 01:41 by ParaNox
I'm a little late for pride but you still made this non-binary sudoku lover here very happy with your puzzle! Thanks. :)
on 19. July 2025, 14:06 by RoystonDA
Brilliant combination of rules and style
on 5. June 2025, 17:51 by josemadre
You aced this showcase!
on 5. June 2025, 16:37 by treb
fun puzzle/theme - thanks!
on 4. June 2025, 20:38 by dzamie
Happy pride!
Nice puzzle!
on 2. June 2025, 04:30 by etoler
Happy Pride!
on 1. June 2025, 22:19 by drmegadude
Happy pride!!
on 1. June 2025, 11:14 by LuanMerlin
Fellow asexual and non-binary person here! Thanks for the puzzle and Happy Pride.