Comments on: 5-grid Samurai Skyscraper

By: Gareth Moore

Gareth Moore — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:10:28 +0000

Congratulations! I do agree that this one was too hard. Smaller grids are definitely better for solving, but I do still want to put some really outlandish puzzles on the blog to try and find out where the boundaries are!

Today’s 13-grid Killer Sudoku Pro Toroidal Samurai puzzle is a case in point – it’s more of an exhibition piece than a puzzle I expect many people to want to solve (although for those people who love these huge puzzles, it should hopefully be great fun!).

By: Spittledung

Spittledung — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:05:03 +0000

Took a while, but I got it! I am still wrapping my head around tower techniques to merge with sudoku ones. In this one you must use skyscraper info all the way through and not just for the beginning or the end since there are many unique rectangles otherwise.

I liked the workout, but perhaps a smaller puzzle that can be done in less time is the sweet spot? …

By: Gareth Moore

Gareth Moore — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:35:46 +0000

Solution sent!

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:36 +0000

Yes please! That would be great – there’s nothing worse than spending hours on a puzzle only to find you’ve made an error in the end. I’ve got most of the 9s, 8s and 7s in – it’s those low numbers that are causing all the trouble!!!

P.S. Looking forward to starting the 5 grid consecutive puzzle! My favourite type of the moment!

By: Gareth Moore

Gareth Moore — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:19:23 +0000

Pretty amazing effort! I can send you the solution if that would help – I find with big, tough puzzles I lose momentum unless I keep reassuring myself I haven’t gone wrong!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:25:14 +0000

A real challenge this one! (For me, anyway!) Three days later and I’m still working on it – only just completed the bottom left hand grid but am gradually chipping away at the rest. Great fun, thank you!