Odd Even Count Sudoku 2017 - 1

And today we have the final request of Rakesh being fulfilled. We have an Odd Even Count Sudoku. I had thought that I will be creating this after coming back from the Times Sudoku Championship finals, but since I managed to create it in advance, here I am posting it. There will be a lull on Sunday as I will be out of town for the championship. See you all on Monday.

Rules of classic Sudoku apply. Additionally, An even number placed in a cell with a circle indicates the number of even numbers placed in the surrounding 8 cells. An odd number placed in a cell with a circle indicates the number of odd numbers placed in the surrounding cells. Numbers placed in cells without a circle may have either of these properties.

Next to Nine 2017 - 1

Today we have a Next to Nine Sudoku. Ya you guessed it right. Another request from Rakesh Rai. :)

I must say that as a creator it gives immense satisfaction when a puzzle turns out much better than your expectation. Hope you all have as much fun solving it as I had creating it.

Rules of classic sudoku apply. Additionally, Digits outside the grid indicate the digits that encompass the digit 9 in that row or column.

Killer Pair Sudoku 2017 - 1

Today we have another sudoku as per the request of Rakesh Rai. It is a Killer Pair Sudoku. It is comparatively an easy one.

Rules of Classic sudoku apply. Additionally, numbers given on the border between two cells is the sum of the digits in those two cells.

Distance Sudoku 2017 - 1

Another request from Rakesh Rai. A Distance Sudoku. To be honest, this is the first time I think I am creating a Distance Sudoku in a very long time. I don't even remember the last time I created this variant. Creating new variants is a challenge I love. It helps me improve the understanding of the puzzle and while I try to maintain the uniqueness of the puzzle, the applicable solving techniques become more evident. Hope you all enjoy as much as I did while creating it.

Rules of Classic Sudoku apply. Additionally, outside every row and column, the distance between two digits in that row or column is given. The order of the digits is top to bottom and left to right.

No Donkey Step Sudoku 2017 - 1

Today's sudoku is a No Donkey Step Sudoku. This is on a special request by Kishore :)

Rules of classic sudoku apply. Additionally, a digit cannot repeat within 2 cells from itself in any direction, even diagonally.

Arrow Sudoku 2017 - 1

Today I have created an Arrow Sudoku on the request of Rakesh Rai. Since it is Navratra (Indian festival) time, I have created the clues in the form of a Swastika, a religious symbol in India. Hope you all like it.

Rules of classic sudoku apply. Additionally, the digits in the circle is equal to the sum of the digits long the arrow.

Multi Diagonal Sudoku 2017 - 1

Another Sudoku that I created today. It is a multi diagonal sudoku. Rules of classic sudoku apply. Additionally digits cannot repeat on any of the given diagonals.

Its not straightforward but I would rate it medium difficulty.

Twin Killer 2017 - 1

After more than nearly 2 years I created a Twin Killer Sudoku. I plan to be more regular with my creations now and hope the patronage continues.

Twin Killer Sudoku.

The two killer sudokus given below have the same solution. Independently they may have multiple solutions, but the correct solution is unique for both of them.

No digit can repeat in any row, column and 3x3 boxes. Numbers on the top left of the cages denote the sum of all the digits inside that cage. No digit repeats inside a cage.

It is not too difficult a sudoku and hope you guys enjoy.