Skyscrapers in Fences is an original logic puzzle variation that combines two popular puzzle genres: Skyscrapers puzzles and Fences puzzles. Created for the Contest for Best Logic Innovation, this puzzle offers a unique two-stage solving experience. First, determine the building heights using Skyscrapers clues, and then use those values to solve the Fences puzzle. Designing this puzzle type was particularly challenging, and it remains one of my favorite puzzle innovations. Give it a try and see if you can solve both layers using pure logical deduction.
Skyscrapers in Fences Instructions
Fill the grid with digits 1 to 3 so that each digit appears exactly once in every row and column. The cells represent buildings, and the digit in a cell indicates the building's height. Numbers outside the grid indicate how many buildings are visible from that direction. A building is visible if no taller building stands between it and the observer.
After determining the building heights, solve the Fences puzzle. Draw a single closed loop by connecting neighboring dots horizontally or vertically (not diagonally). A numbered square indicates exactly how many of its edge segments are used by the loop.
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