Nimus
(Published on 16. July 2026, 13:30 by mezkur7)
This is my first puzzle. I think it's pretty approachable. Pretty standard rules. Have fun. Every comment and feedback is appreciated.
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply.Place the digits 1 to 9 once each in every row, column, and 3x3 box.
Arrow: Digits along arrow must sum to digit in circle.
Killer: Digits in cages sum to the number in the topleft corner of the cage, and cannot repeat within a cage.
Sandwich: Digits outside grid show sum between 1 and 9 in that row/column.
Solution code: Row 6 of the solution.(9 digits)
Comments
on 18. July 2026, 15:07 by sujoyku
Thank you for this nice puzzle, mezkur7! My solving experience was quite similar to Playmaker6174's: All flowed well until the endgame where I had to use a harder step. I have thus given 3* overall. Thanks again for setting and sharing!
on 17. July 2026, 07:06 by VitP
this is essentially a level 1 puzzle (suitable for all ages).
there are THREE steps that are a bit harder.
1) after reducing the 5/2 arrow to a 23 pair, these must be DIFFERENT digits. and then you can ask "what cells do BOTH of these digits see". this can be done with "simple colouring", but isn't really needed.
3) for the final step, there is a short chain in row 2.
now, because this puzzle has ZERO DEFECTS, it deserves a 90%+ rating. however, there are many people here who believe "easy" puzzles should be down-voted.
on 16. July 2026, 22:03 by Chaka
This is a very good first puzzle! Loved that you have to figure out some stuff in the endgame instead of just filling in digits. Hope to see more of you soon! :)
on 16. July 2026, 18:42 by Playmaker6174
Very clean interactions for most of the solve, the ending was a bit sticky for me but I still had fun overall!
A solid first puzzle there :)
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mezkur7: Thanks for the kind comment. I thought of making the ending clearer but in that case the puzzle would collapse too quickly for my taste since sandwich clues give away quite a bit. Maybe sharing it as an easier version would be fitter. Your appreciation is an honor for me. I adore and admire your puzzles.
on 16. July 2026, 14:08 by WasabiKoala
Really nice setting! Congratulations on your first Puzzle, hopefully first of many. Good job!
on 16. July 2026, 13:39 by mezkur7
Added correct link to the puzzle
