Bonds (Killer + Arrow)
(Eingestellt am 18. Januar 2026, 05:00 Uhr von Playmaker6174)
But first, to kick off this year’s run, I shall share a puzzle that once again combined two of my favorite constraints of them all: Killer and Arrow.
Yes, it should be no surprise they are considered that since they contributed to some of my favorite puzzles I've ever solved or set in the past. This one, in particular, was set in the mimic style of a certain setter friend of mine and I eventually thought that the final result should also be shared over here as well.
The puzzle title is based from the idea that I let these two constraints 'holding hands' together to produce some cool main logic.
I initially put this at around 3.5-4 difficulty range over here, but some solvers may likely find it a bit lesser than that. For now, do enjoy the puzzle and also I hope to come up with some more fun stuff in the future!
Rules:
- Normal Sudoku rules apply: every row, column and 3x3 box contains digits from 1 to 9 each once.
- Within a cage, digits don't repeat and they sum to the small number written at the top left of that cage.
- Digits along an arrow sum to the digit in the circle cell attached to that arrow.
Puzzle: F-puzzle - Penpa plus - Sudokupad
Good luck and have fun solving!
Lösungscode: Enter row 8 from left to right, 9 digits long
Kommentare
Gestern, 11:41 Uhr von GeorgeTheToad2
Reminds me of your Battle of the Archers series. Quite hard but very rewarding. Thank you. This deserves many solves.
am 19. Januar 2026, 20:40 Uhr von keenbowl
Wonderful puzzle, thanks for setting and sharing!
am 19. Januar 2026, 14:01 Uhr von Statistica
Großartig! Vielen Dank!
am 18. Januar 2026, 20:00 Uhr von antiknight
Amazing puzzle with interesting deductions!
am 18. Januar 2026, 19:10 Uhr von Qodec
A work of art.
am 18. Januar 2026, 17:19 Uhr von Ambrose
Great setting, very nice telegraphing!
am 18. Januar 2026, 15:33 Uhr von Snow the Jam Man
I think this is a perfect puzzle for a CTC video, beautiful deductions from start to finish
am 18. Januar 2026, 15:20 Uhr von mathpesto
Brilliant setting! A wide variety of logic from start to finish! :)
am 18. Januar 2026, 11:49 Uhr von Chaka
Lovely! 3* for me. Loved the placement of the arrows!
am 18. Januar 2026, 11:34 Uhr von Exigus
Love the symmetry and the tiny break that rewards all the previous work. Thanks!
am 18. Januar 2026, 09:42 Uhr von gdc
Very smooth puzzle with neat geometry.
am 18. Januar 2026, 09:04 Uhr von CorpJigsQuand
Very nice! Got stuck a few times but there was always hope. Thanks for setting!
am 18. Januar 2026, 07:33 Uhr von Piatato
Great fun, thanks!
