Welcome to a puzzle inspired by the delicate beauty of ice crystals! This Snowflake Sudoku is a modern version of a variant that has appeared in earlier editions of the World Sudoku Championships. Unlike the original 6x6 snowflake-shaped puzzle I published earlier, this version uses a classic 9x9 grid where the marked diagonals are designed to create snowflake-like patterns. The rule is elegant: classic Sudoku rules apply, but no digit can be repeated on any of the marked diagonals.
This adds a powerful and visually engaging constraint to the solve. The puzzle offers a unique challenge, combining the logic of classic Sudoku with the spatial reasoning required to manage multiple diagonal paths. It's a great way to experience a WSC-inspired variant and is perfect for a focused and rewarding session.
This Snowflake Sudoku is my 109th contribution to the Daily Sudoku League. Can you solve this Sudoku puzzle?
Rules of the Snowflake Sudoku
Classic Sudoku Rules apply. Additionally, digits can not be repeated in any of the marked diagonals.
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| Snowflake Sudoku (Daily Sudoku League #109) |
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