Sudokule 01

It's been a while since I've created new puzzles.  I've had some sporadic additions to the mix puzzles for specific audiences, but I hadn't had a well-defined inspiration for something new.  That changed earlier this year, and as of now, I've created 16 puzzles of what I'm calling a Sudokule puzzle.

The puzzle below represents the first in that series of puzzles. It uses the logic of two different games -- Sudoku and Wordle; the specific rules appear below the board. I hope you enjoy.

 

The official rules:

• The digits 1 through 9 appear in each row, each column, and each 3X3 sub-block exactly once.
• Digits in green squares are in the correct row and column of the sub-block.  
  
• Digits in yellow squares aren’t in that square, but do appear in either that row or column of the sub-block. 
  
• Digits in gray squares do not appear in that row or column of the sub-block.

  A board with only confirmed correct numbers is below:

Shaken, Not Stirred

Title: Shaken, Not Stirred

Rating: 4/5

This is the last puzzle I've created.  It's a mix puzzle to finish out the run.  It's been a nice two-plus years, and this set of puzzles concludes posting on my wedding anniversary.  The title, I should probably mention, is just coincidence.   


The official rules:

• The digits 1 through 9 appear in each row and each column exactly once.
• Digits in each shaded region must add to the indicated sum (denoted by +) or multiply to the indicated product (denoted by *).   
• Squares with multiple colors contain a number that’s used in the sum/product for adjacent regions of each of those colors.  
• Remember: numbers can repeat within a shaded region if that repetition doesn't violate the first rule.

You Are Getting Sleepy

Title: You Are Getting Sleepy

Rating: 1/5

As the final product puzzle I've created, and after last week's big challenge, this will come as a nice relaxing treat.

The official rules:

• The digits 1 through 9 appear in each row and each column exactly once.
• Digits in each shaded region must multiply to the indicated product.   
• Squares with multiple colors contain a number that’s used in the product for adjacent regions of each of those colors.  
• Remember: numbers can repeat within a shaded region if that doesn't violate the first rule.  

Rorschach II

Title: Rorschach II

Rating: 5/5

One of the hardest puzzles I've ever created, and a sequel to the infamous original, and the final sum puzzle I've created.  Note also the overlapping regions for an extra challenge (see the final rule).  Enjoy (?).

The official rules:

• The digits 1 through 9 appear in each row and each column exactly once.
• Digits in each shaded region must add to the indicated sum.   
• Squares with multiple colors contain a number that’s used in the sum for adjacent regions of each of those colors.
• Remember: numbers can repeat within a shaded region if that doesn't violate the first rule.
• Cells at the following (row, column) positions belong to the regions that go horizontally and vertically through that cell: (2,3), (2,7),(3,2),(3,8),(7,2),(7,8),(8,3),(8,7). 

Modernista

Title: Modernista

Rating: 3/5

The final modular puzzle is named after a drink made from gin, dark rum, lemon juice, absinthe, orange bitters, and a maraschino cherry. 


The official rules:

• The digits 1 through 9 appear in each row and each column exactly once.
• Digits in each shaded region must add to the indicated sum (denoted by +) or multiply to the indicated product (denoted by *)--both mod 9.   
• Squares with multiple colors contain a number that’s used in the sum/product for adjacent regions of each of those colors.  
• Remember: numbers can repeat within a shaded region if that repetition doesn't violate the first rule.