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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> Stanyon Count (The Stanyon Count, a variation of and predecessor to the Elmsley Count, is a card sleight in magic tricks that makes 3 cards appear to be 4 cards; in this puzzle, 3 can become 4 and still be solved.)<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 110th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Nurikabe<\/a> rules. There are two puzzles to solve.<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of each of the black segments (the unnumbered, connected “ocean”) from left to right for the marked rows, starting with the top grid and then the bottom grid. Separate each row’s entry from the next with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:00, Master = 3:30, Expert = 7:00<\/span> – Note these time standards are for finishing both puzzles.<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other classic Nurikabe<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Nurikabes<\/a> to get started on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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