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\"Nurikabe<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> East vs. West<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 1st puzzle from guest contributor David Altizio.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Nurikabe<\/a> rules.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 2 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:20, Master = 2:15, Expert = 4:30<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Nurikabe<\/a> and this link for Nurikabe variations<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Nurikabe puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Nurikabe puzzles can be in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, in our beginner-friendly book Logic Puzzles 101<\/a><\/i>, and in the e-book Nurikabe<\/a><\/i> by Ashish Kumar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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