Solve The Whole Sudoku With A Simple Trick!

** ROLLER COASTER NURIKABE by the_cogito **
Simon's 2.5 hour solve of Roller Coaster Nurikabe by the_cogito is now available on Patreon. Check the puzzle out at the link below:

https://logic-masters.de/Raetselporta...

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** TODAY'S PUZZLE **
Simon reveals one of his favourite types of puzzle today in having a crack at Tulpenblüte by Myxo. We're not sure how much to write about this sudoku: suffice it to say that if we ever make another book, this one needs to be in it.

Play the puzzle at the following link:

https://sudokupad.app/ori9jgdrak

Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits along a thick magenta line form a consecutive sequence without repeats, in any order. Digits connected by a thin green line must differ by at least 5.

You can watch us in the latest @numberphile video here:

   • A Sudoku Secret to Blow Your Mind - N...  

If you'd like to see Simon's solve of TotallyNormalCat's Broken Secrets on the main channel, drop a comment and let us know.

** OUR JANUARY COMPETITION & SIMON'S BONUS SOLVES **
Our January Patreon reward has just been published: All The Fun Of The Fair featuring sudokus themed around fairground rides!

There's also Mark's latest battle with The Times' Club Monthly Special cryptic crossword.

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** KICKSTARTER - DELIVERED 24 December 2023 **
Our Kickstarter has finished and we've created the finished novella/puzzle collection for you. It was delivered on Christmas Eve so check your inboxes!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

** ORDER OUR NEW BOOK AT THIS LINK **

If you would like to get hold of a physical copy of our new book, Cracking The Cryptic's Greatest Hits - Volume 2, there is still a chance. Visit the link below:

https://bean-games.pledgemanager.com/...

▶ SUDOKU PAD - Use Our Software For Your Puzzles ◀

You can input classic sudoku puzzles into our software and help support Sven, the programmer responsible for the wonderful user interface we all use to play these puzzles everyday. The app also comes with 12 handmade puzzles from us:

iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/svens-s...

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/17...
Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

ALSO on Amazon: Search for “SudokuPad”

▶ Contents Of This Video ◀

0:00 Theme music & Puzzle intro
1:46 CtC debuts on Numberphile
2:16 CtC Greatest Hit Book 2 DELIVERIES!
2:36 Simon's 2.5hour solve of Roller Coaster Nurikabe
3:49 Happy Birthday Simon & Wasp Story
5:38 Rules
7:02 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking

▶ Contact Us ◀

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Simon Anthony & Mark Goodliffe
Box 102
56 Gloucester Road
London
SW7 4UB

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