Lugocu Puzzle 1565L-2W posted March 6, 2008 came up missing somehow.
It was replaced today, March 9, 2008 but backdated to the proper date of March 6, 2008.
So if you missed it, it’s here now!
Thankfully, You don’t need to know math to play Sudoku/Lugocu Puzzles.
The rules are quite simple too! Each column, row and box can contain only ONE number (1 to 9). However, these are NOT discovered using trial and error, but simple logic.
To get started, I usually work in the first three column and look for the number 1 in the top middle or bottom box, if I find that I look for a second number 1 in either two of the remaining boxes, if I find that I KNOW the number 1 must be placed in the box that didn’t have a number 1 and in the column that didn’t have a number 1. But I don’t know which of those three cells yet will get the number 1.
So from that box I look horizontally down each of those three rows, looking for which of those three rows may contain a one. Also, there may be another number in one of those three cells in the box you are working in at the time. If so, this would only leave two cells where the number 1 could be placed, and if you find a number 1 in one of the rows then your number 1 goes into the cell that does not have one.
Then repeat the above directions for the rest of the numbers 2 through 9!
When you finally reach a point where you are stuck using that method, then we look across each row and check each empty cell for what numbers might fit there. If a number can FIT in two or more places, don’t put the number in yet, or that would be guessing. After trying all the rows across looking for single numbers to fit empty cells, then do the columns in the same fashion.
Looking at my puzzle file names you will see a number following the dash, this is the Level of hardness the particular puzzle is. If you start with only level one and level two puzzles, you should not have any problems working them. Naturally, as the level numbers get higher, the puzzles get harder. Level 9 puzzles require knowledge of the most of various well advanced solving techniques, which you will learn quickly as you begin to play and enjoy Sudoku/Lugocu.
If your question was HOW to play the hand written puzzles I post?
They are designed to be printed out on paper first and then solved.
If you prefer the computer generated Symmetrical Sudoku puzzles, there are tons of web sites that provide on-line software to work them on-line. But most of these, due to the simplicity of using the software, are not that easily solved, most require using markings on the screen called candidates.
Sudoku/Lugocu can become quite addictive!
And after a while you get tired of the same ole same ole computer generated puzzles.
When you work the puzzles long enough, you begin to recognize the software or algorithms used to produce them which then makes them mundane.
When working hand written puzzles, no two seem to ever come out the same, so they don’t get boring after a while.
Did you know that you can tell at a glance how HARD or EASY a puzzle is just by looking at the first digit behind the dash in the NEW or PAST puzzles listings?
Lugocu Puzzle #xxxxL-1xx is the easiest, Lugocu Puzzle #xxxxL-9xx is the hardest.
February 29, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Gary, looks great!!
March 9, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Lugocu Puzzle 1565L-2W posted March 6, 2008 came up missing somehow.
It was replaced today, March 9, 2008 but backdated to the proper date of March 6, 2008.
So if you missed it, it’s here now!
TTUL
Kell
March 17, 2008 at 3:47 am
HI
I struggle to play, what do I need to do to play? plz help
March 17, 2008 at 8:28 am
Hi Spiritwoman
Thankfully, You don’t need to know math to play Sudoku/Lugocu Puzzles.
The rules are quite simple too! Each column, row and box can contain only ONE number (1 to 9). However, these are NOT discovered using trial and error, but simple logic.
To get started, I usually work in the first three column and look for the number 1 in the top middle or bottom box, if I find that I look for a second number 1 in either two of the remaining boxes, if I find that I KNOW the number 1 must be placed in the box that didn’t have a number 1 and in the column that didn’t have a number 1. But I don’t know which of those three cells yet will get the number 1.
So from that box I look horizontally down each of those three rows, looking for which of those three rows may contain a one. Also, there may be another number in one of those three cells in the box you are working in at the time. If so, this would only leave two cells where the number 1 could be placed, and if you find a number 1 in one of the rows then your number 1 goes into the cell that does not have one.
Then repeat the above directions for the rest of the numbers 2 through 9!
When you finally reach a point where you are stuck using that method, then we look across each row and check each empty cell for what numbers might fit there. If a number can FIT in two or more places, don’t put the number in yet, or that would be guessing. After trying all the rows across looking for single numbers to fit empty cells, then do the columns in the same fashion.
Looking at my puzzle file names you will see a number following the dash, this is the Level of hardness the particular puzzle is. If you start with only level one and level two puzzles, you should not have any problems working them. Naturally, as the level numbers get higher, the puzzles get harder. Level 9 puzzles require knowledge of the most of various well advanced solving techniques, which you will learn quickly as you begin to play and enjoy Sudoku/Lugocu.
If your question was HOW to play the hand written puzzles I post?
They are designed to be printed out on paper first and then solved.
If you prefer the computer generated Symmetrical Sudoku puzzles, there are tons of web sites that provide on-line software to work them on-line. But most of these, due to the simplicity of using the software, are not that easily solved, most require using markings on the screen called candidates.
Sudoku/Lugocu can become quite addictive!
And after a while you get tired of the same ole same ole computer generated puzzles.
When you work the puzzles long enough, you begin to recognize the software or algorithms used to produce them which then makes them mundane.
When working hand written puzzles, no two seem to ever come out the same, so they don’t get boring after a while.
Thanks for checking out my puzzles, and ENJOY!
TTUL
Kell
March 17, 2008 at 9:51 am
Sorry for sounding stupid!!!
I did not know it must be printed to play, I tought that you just play on the comp?
Ok, Will most defenitely print it out and let you know how long I took to complete the suduku
PS: you are so right about the addictive part,
March 26, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Hi Gang
Did you know that you can tell at a glance how HARD or EASY a puzzle is just by looking at the first digit behind the dash in the NEW or PAST puzzles listings?
Lugocu Puzzle #xxxxL-1xx is the easiest, Lugocu Puzzle #xxxxL-9xx is the hardest.
Thanks for playing Lugocu Puzzles!
TTUL
Kell
April 5, 2008 at 10:53 am
Hi Solvers
Sorry about the grid missing it’s border. Looks like they’ve made some unwelcome changes here at WordPress that’s lousing things up again.
It took me forever to find a presentation screen that worked properly.
FWIW: Everything looks OK until I hit the Post button, then it gets messed up.
I guess they call this MESS an improvement?
TTUL
Gary