Masyu (Deformable) by Serkan Yürekli
or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between linex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s and a black circle shading mode)
Theme: Clue symmetry and logic
Author/Opus: This is the 32nd puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Serkan Yürekli.
Rules: Variation of Masyu rules. In addition to the standard rules, some white circles may be shaded to become black circles.
Answer String: Enter the length in cells of the horizontal loop segments from left to right in the marked rows, starting at the top. If the loop only has vertical segments in the marked row, enter 0. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 3:00, Master = 3:45, Expert = 7:30
Solution: PDF
Note: Follow this link for other Masyu variations and this link for classic Masyu. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Masyu to get started on.
This is one of those variations that I don’t see enough of.
3:30, without stopping. I have got to learn to use MS Paint faster. In any case, this was a pretty nice puzzle. I quite liked the logic on the right-hand half of the grid.
15:21