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\"Balance<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to shift between shading mode, shape (star) placing mode, and the linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> White Hole<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 306th puzzle from our managing editor Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Balance Loop<\/a> rules. Also, each row and column must contain exactly two stars. Stars cannot be placed in adjacent cells that share an edge or corner, and all stars must be on empty cells not used by the loop.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 4.5 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 13:00, Master = 18:30, Expert = 37:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a>; a solution video is also available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other Balance Loop puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Balance Loop Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Balance Loops can be found in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli and in Balance Loop<\/a><\/i> by Prasanna Seshadri and Murat Can Tonta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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