Two Sudokus Are Sometimes Better Than One
794** TODAY'S PUZZLE **
We need to give this some more thought but this just might be one of the most impressive constructions we've ever seen on the channel. The puzzle(s) is Gemini and it's by Christounet. It's part of the zodiac project, created by VikingPrime some time ago and we've had so many recommendations to look at it. It's basically got a perfect rating and you'll see why!
Play the puzzle at the link below:
https://sudokupad.app/6xlki7zd3x
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply in both grids. In each grid, the circles contain a complete set of the digits 1-9. For each pair of circles in the same position in both grids, the digit is the same. In one of the grids, the value of the cell is double the value of the digit. In the other grid, the value is unchanged. The doublers are not necessarily all in the same grid. It is up to the solver to determine in which grid each digit is doubled. Digits cannot repeat in a cage. The values of the cells in a cage must sum to the small clue, if given. Even if the cage total is not given, two cages in the same position in the two grids must contain values summing to the same total.
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Please be aware that this game does involve a couple of swear words so please don't watch if it may offend you.
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** CLOSING DATE FOR THIS MONTH'S COMPETITION **
September's competition - a sudoku hunt based on Hollywood sandwiches - has just finished. Solution videos will be released shortly.
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There's also a new solve of Jay Dyer's brutal sudoku: Repeat Prescription
Other treats on Patreon include:
- The Lord Of The Rings Sudoku Hunt by Blobz (and Simon's solve videos)
- Simon's solve of Sky-Skyscraper by Phistomefel has just been uploaded for our patrons.
- Mark's latest solve of The Times Club Monthly cryptic crossword
- Mark's latest series of solves of Connections, the daily New York Times puzzle based on the Only Connect wall game.
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▶ Contents Of This Video ◀
0:00 Intro music and puzzle intro
2:36 Simon unwell
3:14 New Patreon content
4:23 Happy Birthdays
5:35 Rules
10:35 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking
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