*** TODAY'S PUZZLE ***
Lots of you have requested this one - it's been causing a lot of consternation and, as it's by Myxo, we're delighted to give it a go. It's called Tetrafolium and it would be actually quite difficult to do justice in this introduction to how clever this puzzle is. The ideas involved seem very fresh and to bring it together with such panache shows Myxo is a VERY special constructor indeed.
Play the puzzle at the link below:
https://sudokupad.app/mss23tnw9u
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply. Digits in cages must sum to the small clue in the top left corner of the cage. In some cases, only the parity of that total is given. Digits along a thermometer increase from the bulb. Adjacent digits on a green line must differ by at least five.
*** FEBRUARY SUDOKU HUNT COMPETITION CLOSING SOON ***
Our February sudoku hunt from the Paint By Numbers Institute closes in 2 days time!. It's called Where's My Mamma and features 11 new puzzles (and Clocksmith's lovely artwork!).
Check it out for as little as $2/month here:
https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic
*** LIVE CROSSWORD MASTERCLASS ***
On March 21, Simon and Mark will appear at the Word=Puzzles conference at Magdelen College, Oxford and do a live episode of their crossword masterclass! More information here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-puzzles-a-conference-tickets-1144015303569
*** NURIKABE WORLD STREAM TUESDAY'S STREAM ***
You can watch the last stream here:
https://youtube.com/live/D_Hn2cVg5yg
The game is available here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2964540/Nurikabe_World/
*** NEW FOG APP IS OUT ON APPLE (!), STEAM & ANDROID ***
Brand new incredible Fog Sudoku puzzles by the likes of Phistomefel, Marty Sears, James Sinclair, Qodec, Dorlir, ThePedallingPianist, Sandra&Nala, Peter Veenis, Mr Menace, Florian Wortmann, Math Pesto & HalfBakedLunatic.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3165770/Cracking_the_Cryptic__Fog_of_War_1/
*** CRACKING THE CRYPTIC APP ***
Our main app (which is itself completely free) contains packs featuring Fog, Domino, Lines, and GAS puzzles, with a few special free sets as well! All the puzzles are hand-crafted by us and some of the best constructors in the world, with hints by Simon and Mark.
AppStore:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cracking-the-cryptic/id1629992934
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2085970/Cracking_the_Cryptic/
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.StudioGoya.CrackingTheCryptic
▶ SUDOKU PAD - Use Our Software For Your Puzzles ◀
You can input classic sudoku puzzles into our software and help support Sven, the programmer responsible for the wonderful user interface we all use to play these puzzles everyday. The app also comes with 12 handmade puzzles from us:
iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/svens-sudokupad/id1570622073
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706870/Svens_SudokuPad/
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.svencodes.sudokupad
ALSO on Amazon: Search for “SudokuPad”
▶ Contents Of This Video ◀
0:00 Intro music and puzzle introduction
1:48 Greta van Fleet @GretaVanFleet
2:18 Well done Kevin!
2:53 Adriel's email
7:05 Patreon competition update & @Bismuth9
8:17 Rules
9:48 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking
▶ Contact Us ◀
Twitter: @Cracking The Cryptic
email: crackingthecryptic@gmail.com
Our PO Box address:
Simon Anthony & Mark Goodliffe
Box 102
56 Gloucester Road
London
SW7 4UB
(Please note to use our real names rather than 'Cracking The Cryptic'.)
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