Loopy Circles
(Published yesterday, 22:33 by Scojo)
Rules:
- Normal sudoku rules apply: Place the digits 1-9 once each in every row, column, and 3x3 box.
- Draw a 1 cell wide loop through the centers of some cells. The loop only moves orthogonally and cannot branch or touch itself, even diagonally.
- A digit in a circle on the loop indicates how many circles on the loop contain that digit. Similarly, a digit in a circle off the loop indicates how many circles off the loop contain that digit.
- Black dots separate digits where one is double the other. Additionally, exactly one cell touching a black dot is on the loop, and the other is off the loop.
- White dots separate consecutive digits. Additionally, the two cells touching a white dot are either both on the loop, or both off the loop.
- Not all dots are necessarily given.
Solve in SudokuPad
Solution code: Row 4
Solved by SKORP17, Joyofrandomness, blueberrypug, lmdemasi, Snookerfan, zeniko, bansalsaab, Franjo, TripleABattery, PierreTombal
Comments
today, 14:36 by Franjo
Incredible setting, gorgeous puzzle! Thank you very much for creating and sharing.
today, 10:09 by Snookerfan
Fabulous puzzle! Looks daunting at first, but is set so well, that it is surprisningly approachable when you are familiar with the different rules. Thank you
today, 04:37 by blueberrypug
Very nice!! lovely puzzle
