Multiples Sudoku by Thomas Snyder
This variation from Dr. Sudoku will appear on the 8th round of the Sudoku Grand Prix opening August 5th and running through August 8th. This puzzle was created as the “example” puzzle for the style, and is a representative puzzle (in difficulty and style) to help prepare for the competition.
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Theme: Boxes
Author/Opus: This is the 417th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
Rules: Standard Sudoku rules. Also, some numbers are given on the edges between two adjacent cells. Treating those cells as a two-digit number (reading left to right or top to bottom), the two-digit number must be a multiple of the clue. (For example, near a 7 clue, the two digits can be 14, 21, 28, 35, ….)
Difficulty: 4 stars
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 7:30, Master = 10:00, Expert = 20:00
Solution: PDF and solving video.
Note: Follow this link for other variations of Sudoku and this link for classic Sudoku. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Sudoku to get started on.
Ooh, I really enjoyed this twist on an old format! I loved the mixed reasoning involved and the aha of figuring out how to break into this grid. I made multiple mistakes, but each time was able to unwind and fix it (a daunting prospect in some other puzzles!).
25 mins, had to get a notepad up with multiples
Interesting variant…Could not easily end up with a broken puzzle if not careful during the solve
Could *easily