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\"Skyscrapers<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4?<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 42nd puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Palmer Mebane.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Variation of Skyscrapers<\/a>. Insert a digit from 1 to 4 or a diagonal mirror<\/b><\/i> into each empty cell so that each row and column has one copy of each digit and exactly one mirror. Each digit in the grid represents the height of a building, and clues on the outside of the grid indicate how many buildings can be \u201cseen\u201d when looking from that direction, including those seen through the mirror\u2019s reflection. Buildings block the view of any building with equal or lower height behind them.<\/p>\n

Also see this example:<\/p>\n

\"Skyscrapers<\/p>\n

Answer String:<\/b> Enter the 3rd row from left to right, followed by a comma, followed by the 4th row from left to right. Use the slash characters \/ or \\ to enter the mirrors.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:45, Master = 6:30, Expert = 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a> and this link for variations on Skyscrapers puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Skyscrapers Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Skyscrapers puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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