Monthly Archives: November 2019

Metcalf’s Second Patterns Game Entry

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Sudent

This post reports a Sysudoku solution path for Mike’s second Patterns Game entry on a extraordinary pattern of givens. As a successful entry, I believe it had to meet the contest requirement for a simpler solution than is found here. … Continue reading →

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Tracking a Patterns Game Entry

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Sudent

This post and the next explore two entries in the online Sudoku composing contest known as the “Patterns Game”. The contest is between Sudoku composers:  who can submit first puzzles with unique solutions that fit a “pattern” of givens issued … Continue reading →

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FTSPAH 124 and 184 Close the Review

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Sudent

The FTSPAH review ends with a puzzle that might indeed frustrate experienced solvers, number 184.  It appears to require AIC building.  After the details, this post ends with a bypass trace of 124 which begins with three line 3-fills, and … Continue reading →

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Two more Basic FTSPAH, 64 and 164

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Sudent

FTSPAH 64 exits in the bypass, and illustrates several bypass tactics that avoid the curse – invoking frustration that the  composers of FTSPAH puzzles claim on their cover. Its post partner 164 illustrates more bypass moves and survives for a … Continue reading →

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