(This post is part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) series.)
In this “Two-Variant Tango”, Arrow and Consecutive Pairs clues are working closely together to set up a fun logical dance.

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or solve online (using SudokuPad)

Theme: Two-Variant Tango

Author/Opus: This is the 85th puzzle from Clover, part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) team.

Rules: Standard Arrow Sudoku rules: Insert a number from 1 to 9 into each cell so that no number repeats in any row, column, or bold region). Some arrow shapes are in the grid; the sum of the numbers along the path of each arrow must equal the number in the circled cell. Numbers can repeat within an arrow shape. Also, if a white circle is given between two adjacent cells, then the two numbers in those cells must differ by 1. Pairs of cells without circles can have any relationship.

GAS Time Standards (highlight to view): Two party hats (🎩🥳): 6:30; One party hat (🥳): 12:00. All other solvers earn a 🦕: conjoined Corythosaurus.

Thomas Hits the GAS (highlight to view): 2:05, 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; solving video with explanation to be added later from GAS team.

Note: Follow this link for more Arrow Sudoku. Follow this link for Consecutive Pairs Sudoku puzzles on this website. If you are new to these puzzle types, here are our easiest Arrow Sudoku and easiest Consecutive Pairs Sudoku to get started on. More Arrow Sudoku puzzles can be found in these books in our e-store and more Consecutive Pairs Sudoku puzzles can be found in these books.

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