Thinking inside the box
(Published on 11. August 2026, 14:30 by thecookster)
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply: place the digits 1–9 once each in every row, column and 3×3 box.
Digits within a dashed killer cage must sum to the number shown in its top-left corner. Digits cannot repeat within a cage.
Digits along a thermometer must increase strictly from the round bulb towards the tip.
The digit in the blue circle must be even.
Solution code: Enter the digits in Row 3 from left to right.
Comments
on 16. August 2026, 17:25 by galium_odoratum
I have mixed feelings about this puzzle, it was a smooth and fairly quick solve (1*, sub 15min), but it never felt like any smooth deduction logic, it was mostly looking for contradictions. Maybe there is an intended path, but for me the grid seemed a bit overloaded with clues which made the solve less rewarding, but maybe thats just me. Overall still fun to solve, thank you for setting & sharing :)
on 11. August 2026, 20:42 by pmays123
Very nice puzzle! Great setting. Thanks for sharing
on 11. August 2026, 18:00 by wuc
Great 2* snack. Slow but steady wins it. Thx.
on 11. August 2026, 15:00 by thecookster
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on 11. August 2026, 14:56 by thecookster
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