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\"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, a number entry mode, and shading for this variation.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Hidden<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 3rd puzzle from guest contributor Robert Vollmert<\/a>. This variation was first introduced by Nikolai Beluhov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Fillomino<\/a> rules. Also, it must be possible to shade some polyominoes black so that no bordering polyominoes are the same color (in other words, the grid must allow a two-color shading). Also, see this example:<\/p>\n

\"Fillomino<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> For each cell in the marked rows\/columns, enter the area of the polyomino it belongs to. Enter just the last digit for any two-digit number. Start with the 5th row, followed by a comma, followed by the 7th row.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 10:15, Master = 17:00, Expert = 34:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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