Slitherlink (Sheep and Wolves) by Hans van Stippent
or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools in edgex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s)
Theme: Symmetry and Logic
Author/Opus: This is the 4th puzzle from guest contributor Hans van Stippent (who has also contributed these three Sunday Surprises).
Rules: Standard Slitherlink rules. Also, there are some sheep (marked S) that must be inside the loop and some wolves (marked W) that must be outside the loop.
Answer String: Enter the length in cells of each of the internal loop segments following the arrows for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 2:45, Master = 5:00, Expert = 10:00
Solution: PDF; a solution video is available here.
Note: Follow this link for other Slitherlink variations and this link for classic Slitherlink. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Slitherlink puzzles to get started on.
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The communication along the diagonals is interesting in this one.
How to solve this slitherlink type?Not able to proceed very far…