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Author: | koushanejad74 [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 9:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Assassin with a twist |
Sudoku Cluster is a logic-based number-placement puzzle. It is distinct from but shares some properties and rules with Sudoku and kenken Rules: • All classic Sudoku rules apply • Some cells have numbers written on the top-left corner, Let's call them cluster-heads • Divide the board into clusters such that • Each cell belongs to one and only one cluster • Each cluster has one and only one cluster head • The summation of the numbers in each cluster must be equal to the number in the cluster head Cluster Sudoku is like Kenken, with the following differences: • clusters are not given • cluster are either horizontal or vertical • the only operation is add Here's a solved sample: Attachment: ClusterSudoku_sample001_Solution.png [ 34.58 KiB | Viewed 6492 times ] |
Author: | koushanejad74 [ Fri Nov 29, 2019 9:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assassin with a twist |
Here's sample for you to solve, enjoy Attachment: ClusterSudoku_sample002_Problem.png [ 10.86 KiB | Viewed 6491 times ] |
Author: | HATMAN [ Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assassin with a twist |
Kousha's Cluster Killers are in the same category as uncaged killers but a different solving process. I've called the category Boundary (placement) Killers. I'm working on a Cluster Killer at the moment and will post during the week. |
Author: | Andrew [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Assassin with a twist |
This is a fairly easy puzzle; don't be misled by the title, it's not Assassin level. Just remember that if cluster won't go horizontally then there will be a vertical one through that total, and vice versa. Also be careful not to make assumptions, possibly by continuing to build on an area where you are making progress; first time through I did that but reached the correct solution, so I reworked my solving path avoiding that mental trap. Solution with the clusters: |
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