Implicit Killer
(Published on 25. June 2025, 10:55 by Neb)
Probably my last or second to last puzzle in this small series. Striking the balance between 'doable' and 'interesting' is difficult, so an extension would have to meet very high standards.
If you like this puzzle, do check out my previous puzzles.
I'd like to highlight the Untitled Killer puzzle. In my opinion the best balance between beauty and approachability.
If you like a much bigger challenge, consider this Mysterious Killer.
If you like this puzzle, do check out my previous puzzles.
I'd like to highlight the Untitled Killer puzzle. In my opinion the best balance between beauty and approachability.
If you like a much bigger challenge, consider this Mysterious Killer.
- Normal sudoku rules apply: Place the digits 1 to 9 once each in every row, column, and 3x3 box.
- Unique Killer Cages: Within a cage, digits don't repeat and they must sum to the small number written in the top left of that cage. Additionally no digit may be used more than once among all the cages of the same sum, even if that sum is not explicitly given.
- Kropki: Digits joined by a white dot must be consecutive. Digits joined by a black dot must be in a 1:2 ratio. Not all possible dots are necessarily given.
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Solution code: Row 7, left to right
Solved by HazelTheColor, henter, 9Rookienumbers, efnenu, kyuquu, fuxia, GeorgeTheToad2, rameshsrivats, BlackWolf, Jeraldo82, PierreTombal, keenbowl, Ramez, pmatos, killer_rectangle, scushuaishuai, SKORP17, ... jqhc, Piff, mcc, autumnsky544, Chishiri, Deivi55, Julianl, abed hawila, Tompzini, saturnic, carrie1295, Hay-in-needlestack, atomvic, IrishDevil, Carbon, arauwer, mezkur7, misko, BorisTheSnake
Comments
on 1. July 2025, 13:29 by Ragna
A wonderful puzzle! Very tricky. Thank you. :-)
on 26. June 2025, 18:47 by Snookerfan
Brilliant puzzle, thank you!
on 26. June 2025, 07:38 by Exigus
A very enjoyable solve, thanks!
on 25. June 2025, 16:11 by Jeraldo82
Lovely!
on 25. June 2025, 13:40 by GeorgeTheToad2
Lots of interesting maths and a very nice flow, well done and thank you.
Last changed on 25. June 2025, 13:33
on 25. June 2025, 13:32 by kyuquu
fun puzzle with a nice flow! the unique cages constraint lends itself to a lot of cool deductions
on 25. June 2025, 12:57 by 9Rookienumbers
Very satisfying solve, thanks!
