Diagonal Kropki Pairs Sudoku by Philip Newman
(This post is part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) series.)
“I don’t like sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.” — Anakin Skywalker | Analyze the light and dark dots to bring balance to the hourglass in this Diagonal Kropki Pairs Sudoku.
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Theme: Tatooine Timepiece
Author/Opus: This is the 120th 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 cannot repeat on the marked diagonals. Also, if a white circle is given between two adjacent cells, then the two numbers in those cells must differ by 1. If a black circle is given between two adjacent cells, then the two numbers must have a ratio of 2. Pairs of cells without circles can have any relationship.
GAS Time Standards (highlight to view): Two party hats (🎩🥳): 7:00; One party hat (🥳): 13:00. All other solvers earn a 🦕: Klutzy Klamelisaurus.
Thomas Hits the GAS (highlight to view): 2:12, 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.
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