The Greatest Sum
(Published on 14. September 2026, 02:36 by The Pi Guy)
This puzzle was set for the ‘Secret Impostor’ event, where I had to set a puzzle in the style of Dorlir. Hope you enjoy it.
Rules
Normal sudoku rules apply. On each line, there is exactly one cell whose value is greater than the sum of any other two cells on that line. Box borders divide each line into segments with the same sum. Digits separated by an X sum to 10. Not all Xs are necessarily given.
Example: If a line is 4 cells long and split into segments of lengths 1 & 3, it could be made up of a 6 and 1, 2 & 3 in some order (since 6=1+2+3 and 6 is greater than 1+2=3, 1+3=4 & 2+3=5). Lines may contain repeats.
Puzzle link (SudokuPad)
Rules
Normal sudoku rules apply. On each line, there is exactly one cell whose value is greater than the sum of any other two cells on that line. Box borders divide each line into segments with the same sum. Digits separated by an X sum to 10. Not all Xs are necessarily given.
Example: If a line is 4 cells long and split into segments of lengths 1 & 3, it could be made up of a 6 and 1, 2 & 3 in some order (since 6=1+2+3 and 6 is greater than 1+2=3, 1+3=4 & 2+3=5). Lines may contain repeats.
Puzzle link (SudokuPad)
Solution code: Row 5
Last changed on on 14. September 2026, 15:44
Solved by Prof.Dori, gdc, SennyK, MattYDdraig, SudokuHero, Ambrose, NEWS, jalebc, damo_89, sanabas, sujoyku, kangaroo, idanz, WhiteWarat, Deivi55, josemadre, mihel111, lmdemasi, Crul
Comments
on 14. September 2026, 16:04 by sujoyku
Thank you for this lovely puzzle, The Pi Guy!
on 14. September 2026, 15:44 by The Pi Guy
Correcting the event title. :P
on 14. September 2026, 08:10 by damo_89
Really nice implementation of the greatest line ruleset.
on 14. September 2026, 02:53 by gdc
Day 1 of secret impostor was so much fun. Can't wait for the top right bois tomorrow!
Very smooth use of dorlir's rule.
on 14. September 2026, 02:50 by Prof.Dori
Really nice puzzle, you definitely capture my style of setting!
