Yajilin by Thomas Snyder
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Theme: Logical
Author/Opus: This is the 223rd puzzle from Thomas Snyder, aka Dr. Sudoku.
Rules: Standard Yajilin rules.
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 = 2:00, Master = 5:15, Expert = 10:30
Solution: PDF; a solution video is available here.
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12:52.
Can’t find a real break in …
Oh, just noticed that it is walkthroughed on Patreon.
Yajilin is a puzzle type i have to get used to.. this was a fun and challenging puzzle, even if it took me a little longer to find the break-in.
I used a similar opening in one of my puzzles, which made it easier to figure out. By the way the R5C2 clue is not necessary for a unique solution.
20:40 Thanks for the very enjoyable puzzle, Thomas.
The opening felt very much like a Star Battle to me, (to get several shaded squares pinned down to 1 of two squares each). Then path connectivity took over for the rest.