(This post is part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) series.)
A familiar pattern with some new Renban groups to figure out; can you solve this challenging but approachable puzzle by Philip Newman?

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or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)

Theme: Runnin’ Down a Dream

Author/Opus: This is the 38th puzzle from Philip Newman, part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) team.

Rules: Standard Sudoku rules (insert a number from 1 to 9 into each cell so that no number repeats in any row, column, or bold region). Numbers along each line must form a non-repeating consecutive set, in any order. (For example, a 4-cell Renban line could be 4352, but not 5679 or 2312.)

GAS Time Standards (highlight to view): Two party hats (🎩🥳): 7:30; One party hat (🥳): 15:00. All other solvers earn a 🦕: Nosy Nigersaurus.

Thomas Hits the GAS (highlight to view): 3:10, with SudokuPad replay file shared as a download for now (requires loading via settings menu with improvements expected before people should use this regularly).

Solution: PDF and solving video with explanation from GAS team.

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