Some More Catapults
(Published on 29. September 2025, 02:21 by Jeet Sampat)
This is a follow-up to my previous puzzle.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
A catapult comprises of a circular bucket attached to a T-shaped fulcrum.
A bucketed digit X gets flung over the fulcrum and lands Y distance away from the bucket, where Y is the digit on the fulcrum.
No other instance of X appears between the landing cell and the bucket.
E.g. If R4C7 = 2 and R5C6 = 3, then R7C4 = 2 and R6C5 =/= 2.
Clarification: Digits cannot be flung outside the grid!
Try it on Sudokupad.
Puzzle:
Solution code: Column 9 (top to bottom); 9 digits and no spaces.
Comments
on 29. September 2025, 20:13 by flutchman
Oh, additionally, I'd recommend explicitly mentioning that a digit may land on top of its catapult (i.e. 1 -> 1 is allowed).
I broke the puzzle at first, thinking the digit has to fly over the fulcrum.
on 29. September 2025, 18:50 by marcmees
Very nice. Thanks.
on 29. September 2025, 17:54 by flutchman
Wonderful rule, great puzzle. Takes a bit of getting used to, but once it clicks, it's a blast.
Thanks.
on 29. September 2025, 09:20 by Treme
I LOVE this variant, thanks Jeet!
on 29. September 2025, 02:30 by Jeet Sampat
Fixed solution code
