Please Forgive Simon...

** TODAY'S PUZZLE **
An absolutely fantastic Fog Of War sudoku tonight from Nurator called Unexpected Places. This is definitely worth giving a go if you're new to variant sudoku - it's been very well set and there are a couple of points when (Simon feels) it's easy to miss the obvious!! (Please forgive him!!!)

Play the puzzle at the link below:
https://sudokupad.app/4bssym76fv

Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits in cages cannot repeat and their digits sum to the total given in the leftmost cell of its top row. The grid is covered by fog. Putting in correct digits will lift the fog and reveal more clues. No guessing is required.

** THE LORD OF THE RINGS SUDOKU HUNT RELEASED ON 1 JUNE **
We've just launched the sudoku event of the summer! Blobz' puzzles and Ted Nasmith artistry combined in one of the most beautiful, approachable and fun hunts we've ever published. Get hyped!!! Teaser puzzle here:

https://sudokupad.app/blobz/a-long-ex...

Play the full version here:
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Other treats on Patreon include:
- Simon's solve of Sky-Skyscraper by Phistomefel has just been uploaded for our patrons.
- and Mark's latest solve of The Times Club Monthly cryptic crossword

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▶ Contents Of This Video ◀

0:00 Theme music & puzzle intro
1:47 New Braid stream
2:11 600k Subscribers vs Mr Beast
2:43 The Lord Of The Rings Sudoku Hunt
3:32 Shoutouts & Happy Birthdays
6:02 Phistomefel Fan Art
6:40 Rules
7:44 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking
49:49 Amy's poem

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