Logic Masters Deutschland e.V.

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PUZZLE:

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RULES:

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Normal SUDOKU rules apply.

The value of cells within a KILLER thermostat must sum to the number in the top-left corner (if given); digits may not repeat in a thermostat but values may.

The value of cells along a THERMOMETER must strictly increase from bulb to tip.

There are nine (9) HOT cells contained within the grid comprised of a set of the digits 1-9. Each row, column and box contains exactly one Hot cell. There are nine COLD cells contained within the grid following the same rules as the Hot cells. A cell may have only one of these roles. The value of a Hot cell is one more than the contained digit; and the value of a Cold cell is one less.

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INTRODUCTION:

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So as an excuse to experiment with Dynamic Fog rules for the first time, I decided to remaster an older puzzle of mine. It had a few tougher steps towards the end that — if Dynamic Fog had existed at the time — would have been telegraphed to the solver in a much clearer way.

It turns out that Dynamic Fog is a lot of fun to work with! I'm excited to give it a try in future puzzles.

Credit for the modifier constraint goes to brennan77, who created something quite approachable. I think this ruleset in particular is a wonderful introduction to solvers who might be new to modified cells.

Have fun!

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