Loop Limit

by Marty Sears by Marty Sears

CASE 3942

Loop Limit

Not graded: we can’t read all its rules yet

The brief

  • Normal Sudoku rules apply.
  • Draw a loop (one cell wide) of orthogonally connected cells, which does not touch itself, not even diagonally.
  • Each digit on the loop indicates exactly how many times that digit appears on the loop. Eg: If there's a 5 on the loop, it means there are five 5s on the loop.
  • The loop must pass through the bulb of every thermometer.
  • Digits along a thermometer increase from the bulb end.
  • Digits separated by a white dot are consecutive.