The Twisted Magic Square
1,296*** TODAY'S PUZZLE ***
A debut on the channel today for Chris C and their puzzled Twisted Magic, which is an unusual sudoku based around the magic square! This is a LOT of fun and you can play the puzzle at the link below:
https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/sudoku/DMdfdnRGDf
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. In cages, digits must sum to the small clue in the top left corner of the cage. Digits cannot repeat within a cage. Clues outside the grid give the sum of the digits along the indicated diagonal. Digits may repeat along such diagonals if allowed by other rules. Digits in shaded cells must form a 'twisted magic square' with no repeating digits. A magic square is where the row, column and main diagonals (ignoring the unshaded cells) all sum up to the same number.
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Also new on Patreon is Simon's solve of Sam Cappleman-Lynes' Tie Fighter Starbattle.
Other Patreon exclusives:
- Simon's solve of Balance = Entropy, a brilliant new sudoku from JeremyDover and Raumplaner.
- Mark's latest fight with The Times Club Monthly Special cryptic crossword.
- The QAS ("Quite Approachable Sudoku") Hunt (solutions due tomorrow please!)
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