Cave by Michael Tang
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Theme: 5× the Fun
Author/Opus: This is the 2nd puzzle from guest contributor Michael Tang. You can find more puzzles from Michael on the blog mstang’s puzzles.
Rules: Standard Cave rules.
Answer String: Enter the length in cells of each of the cave segments from left to right for the marked rows, starting at the top. Separate each row’s entry with a comma.
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 4:00, Master = 6:00, Expert = 12:00
Solution: PDF
Note: Follow this link for other classic Caves. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Cave Puzzles to get started on. More Cave puzzles can be found in Roger Barkan’s Colossal Cave Collection, in The Art of Puzzles, and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles by Serkan Yürekli.
Very nice puzzle! Thank you.
Pretty tough ending!
I really enjoyed the final sequence in this one. Visually very elegant and a nice logical solve too.