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(This post is part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS)<\/a> series.)
\nIn this variation of Arrow Sudoku, there are no apparent “arrows” because both ends have turned into bulbs. The sum of numbers on the path equals the sum in both bulbs.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Double<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using SudokuPad)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Double Nickels on the Dime<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 37th puzzle from Bill Murphy, part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS<\/a>) team.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> 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). The numbers along each path must sum to the same total as the two numbers in the bulbs at the ends of the path.<\/p>\n

GAS Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Two party hats (\ud83c\udfa9\ud83e\udd73): 7:00<\/span>; One party hat (\ud83e\udd73): 13:00<\/span>. All other solvers earn a \ud83e\udd95: Minute Mendozasaurus<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Thomas Hits the GAS (highlight to view):<\/b> 3:12<\/span>, with SudokuPad replay file<\/a> shared as a download for now (requires loading via settings menu with improvements expected before people should use this regularly).<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a> and solving video<\/a> with explanation from GAS team.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for more Arrow Sudoku<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Arrow Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Arrow Sudoku puzzles can be found in these books<\/a> in our e-store.<\/p>\n

Note 2:<\/b>\u00a0Comments on the blog are great! For a more interactive discussion, please also consider using our\u00a0Daily GAS discussion<\/a>\u00a0post\u00a0on the GMPuzzles Discord. Not a member of the Discord? Click\u00a0this link<\/a>\u00a0for basic access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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