I LOVE This Sudoku Constructor's Puzzles!
1,087*** TODAY'S PUZZLE ***
IcyFruit's sudoku puzzles are just magical. This is their latest offering and it's brim full of gorgeous, innovative logic. It's a puzzle that seems impossible to start until you realise a couple of things and then you can't let it go until you've finished it!!
Have a go at the puzzle here:
https://sudokupad.app/748nmm3bpM
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Blue lines are ‘region sum lines’ ie 3x3 box borders divide each blue line into segments with the same sum. Brown lines are ‘product sum lines’ ie the digits on each end of the line must multiply together to give the sum of ALL digits on the line. Draw a 1-cell-wide snake which moves orthogonally and does not touch itself (even diagonally). The snake must enter every 3x3 box exactly once and may not include any cell which is on a line (but may include circled cells). The snake acts as both a region sum line and a product sum line. A digit in a circle indicates the number of times that digit appears on the snake.
*** CIRCLE SUMS by JESPER ***
Simon's solve of this unbelievably good (and very challenging) sudoku is now available to watch on Patreon. It is over 2 hours long and is suitable only for those who enjoy movies...
https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic
There's also a new sudoku hunt from Riffclown for our February competition! Get it here for just $2:
Other bonuses on Patreon currently include:
Simon's 2.5 hour solve of Roller Coaster Nurikabe
Mark's latest solve of The Times Club Monthly Special Crossword
*** HEXCELLS STREAM ***
Our latest Hexcells stream happened last night and you can watch it at the following link:
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Our Kickstarter has finished and we've created the finished novella/puzzle collection for you. It was delivered on Christmas Eve so check your inboxes!
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▶ SUDOKU PAD - Use Our Software For Your Puzzles ◀
You can input classic sudoku puzzles into our software and help support Sven, the programmer responsible for the wonderful user interface we all use to play these puzzles everyday. The app also comes with 12 handmade puzzles from us:
iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/svens-sudokupad/id1570622073
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706870/Svens_SudokuPad/
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.svencodes.sudokupad
ALSO on Amazon: Search for “SudokuPad”
▶ Contents Of This Video ◀
0:00 Theme music & puzzle introduction
1.19 Patreon competition: Closing Date
1:55 @Smallant Watches CtC?!
2:44 Happy Birthdays
4:16 Rules
9:18 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking
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