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\"Cave<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to shift between multiple modes including a shading mode, the linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s, a shape entry mode, and a number entry mode)<\/p>\n

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

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 6th puzzle from guest contributor Roger Barkan.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Combination of Star Battle<\/a> and Cave<\/a>. Place digits into two cells in every row, column, and region of the top grid (one cell in the example). Digits cannot touch, not even diagonally. The numbers in the upper-left of each region indicate the identity of the digit to be entered in that region. The digits must form a valid cave puzzle (which can be solved on the bottom grid).<\/p>\n

\"Cave<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the length in cells of each of the cave segments from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 9:00, Master = 15:30, Expert = 31:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other classic Caves<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Cave Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Cave puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a> and in Roger Barkan’s Colossal Cave Collection<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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