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(This post is part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS)<\/a> series.)
\nFor those who don’t know, it turns out that being the center of attention (in a spotlight, presumably) can also be part of losing your religion. Enjoy this Sudoku by Philip Newman.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Sudoku<\/p>\n

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

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

Theme:<\/b> That’s 3 in the Center<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 57th puzzle from Philip Newman, part of the Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS<\/a>) team.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Sudoku<\/a> rules: Insert a number from 1 to 9 into each cell so that no number repeats in any row, column, or bold region.<\/p>\n

GAS Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Two party hats (\ud83c\udfa9\ud83e\udd73): 5:30<\/span>; One party hat (\ud83e\udd73): 12:00<\/span>. All other solvers earn a \ud83e\udd95: Classic Chiay\u00fcsaurus<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Thomas Hits the GAS (highlight to view):<\/b> 1:33<\/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 other classic Sudoku<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More Sudoku including variations can be found in these books<\/a> in our e-store. Also, visit this page to purchase all of the puzzles from the\u00a016th World Sudoku Championship<\/a> including classic Sudoku.<\/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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