Shape Sudoku by Thomas Snyder
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Theme: Offset Frame
Author/Opus: This is the 418th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
Rules: Standard Sudoku rules. Also, there are some numbered shapes that must be put into the grid. Shapes can be rotated, but cannot be reflected.
Difficulty: 4 stars
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 8:30, Master = 13:00, Expert = 26:00
Solution: PDF and solving video.
Note: Follow this link for other Shape Sudoku. More Shape Sudoku are in Masterpiece Sudoku Mix 8.