Slitherlink (Even Rows/Columns) by Matej Uher
or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between edgex mode where left click+drag draws lines and right click marks X’s and a shading mode to mark inside and outside of loop.)
Theme: Centered Squares
Author/Opus: This is the 4th puzzle from guest contributor Matej Uher.
Rules: Standard Slitherlink rules. Also, an even number of cells in each row and in each column must be inside the loop.
Difficulty: 4.5 stars
Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 11:00, Master = 16:00, Expert = 32:00
Solution: PDF and solving video.
Note: Follow this link for classic Slitherlink and this link for Slitherlink variations. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Slitherlink puzzles to get started on. More Slitherlink puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles, Slitherlink and Variations, and our beginner-friendly book Logic Puzzles 101.
There was a lot of interesting even/odd logic that I had never thought of using before. Great puzzle!