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This is a free \u201cwarm-up\u201d puzzle;\u00a0Season 4 subscribers<\/a>\u00a0will see today\u2019s main puzzle in the same style posted at 9:05 AM PT.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Fillomino<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between a composite mode for line\/edge drawing, number entry, shading, and star placement modes.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Block Party<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 498th puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Fillomino<\/a> rules. Also, each row, column, and polyomino must contain exactly one star. Stars cannot be placed in adjacent cells that share an edge or corner.<\/p>\n

See also this example:<\/p>\n

\"Fillomino<\/p>\n

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

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 0:45, Master = 2:30, Expert = 5:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0solving animation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Fillomino<\/a> and this link for Fillomino variations<\/a>. Follow this link for other classic Star Battles<\/a> and this link for Star Battle variations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note 2:<\/b>\u00a0Comments on the blog are great! For a more interactive discussion, please also consider using our\u00a0Week 1 Discussion<\/a>\u00a0post on the GMPuzzles Discord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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