Search found 472 matches

by puzzlemad
Sun 10 Mar, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle League Division C 2023-2024
Replies: 20
Views: 4586

Re: UK Puzzle League Division C 2023-2024

drsteve wrote: Sun 10 Mar, 2024 10:26 am Still concerned about possible non-uniqueness though.
I've done my answer key thinking of the line becoming a loop and returning to the number (apart from for 1s). Then used V for 45 degree turn and L for 90 degree turn.
by puzzlemad
Sun 10 Mar, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

Having heard back from the puzzle authors I am now in a position to make the booklets available here for others to enjoy. There are some fabulous puzzles. I am not able to make round 1 from the Sudoku tournament available as they will be published elsewhere.
by puzzlemad
Thu 07 Mar, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

Re: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

The results of the 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament are as follows: Sudoku Tournament 1st Tom Collyer 1223 2nd David McNeill 1220 3rd Calum Mailer 1038 Most Improved Calum Mailer Tom had a great final round which meant that he pipped David to the title by a mere three points, overturning ...
by puzzlemad
Sat 24 Feb, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

These rounds look great! I’m super looking forward to the two linked puzzle rounds. I have two small queries: For Japanese Sums in round 2, can we assume that any ? clues are single digit sums as double digit sums will be given as ?? clues? For Shakashaka Cipher in round 1, it’s clear that the same...
by puzzlemad
Tue 20 Feb, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

I haven't yet officially thanked all the puzzle creators, test solvers and proof readers (some of whom have also created some of the examples). Authors: Numberland, Malrog, Clover, Kay Mennens, Wessel Strijkstra, Chiel Beenhakker, Mark Sweep, Martin Ender, Prasanna Seshadri and Tawan Sunathvanichkul...
by puzzlemad
Sun 18 Feb, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

gareth wrote: Sun 18 Feb, 2024 2:09 am Looks great! A tiny note: the names of the rounds for round 4 and round 5 of the Puzzle event are the wrong way around on the schedule.
:oops: The one document I didn't send for proof reading!
by puzzlemad
Sat 17 Feb, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

Puzzle Round 4 IB now available. I do recommend that you try the example for this round.
Going against tradition the IB for the Sudoku team round is also published as the rules are a little more complicated to be able to quickly describe in the break between rounds.
by puzzlemad
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

I've uploaded the IBs for four of the puzzle rounds, hoping to get the last out tomorrow. I've also uploaded the schedule for both days. If anyone has any queries, please post here with round/puzzle number.
by puzzlemad
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

Thanks Liane. One query about Round 5 Puzzle 3 - Anti-Palindrome. On a grey line, must no digit pair appear in symmetrically opposite positions? Or is it enough for the grey line as a whole to be non-palindromic? The given string 1234132 is OK under either interpretation. Whereas 1234123 fails the ...
by puzzlemad
Wed 14 Feb, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 653

UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2024

The booklets for the individual rounds for the Sudoku Tournament are now available. I'm hoping to get the Puzzle booklets out within the next 24 hours. If anyone has any queries, please post questions here making it clear which round/puzzle you are querying. We've got some fantastic puzzles from a w...
by puzzlemad
Tue 13 Feb, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

Re: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

Somebody called Pat has messaged me about the tournament. I have replied but received failure notifications that the message has not got through. If it is you, please can you message me again, with possible alternative method of communication. Thank you
by puzzlemad
Sun 11 Feb, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle League Division C 2023-2024
Replies: 20
Views: 4586

Re: UK Puzzle League Division C 2023-2024

They are normally posted on here. Not sure whether it's due to any gremlin problems with security certificates etc.
by puzzlemad
Sat 10 Feb, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

Re: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

Hi, I've sent information out to everyone who's expressed an interest in joining us. If there is anyone that has contacted me that's not had a reply for any reason, then please can you please check your junk/spam folders and message me again. Thanks, Liane
by puzzlemad
Fri 26 Jan, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle League Division D 2023-2024
Replies: 14
Views: 5976

Re: UK Puzzle League Division D 2023-2024

Well done everyone. It would be great to meet some of you at the Open - there are still spaces available and I'm sure you'll enjoy yourselves. We're a friendly bunch.
by puzzlemad
Tue 16 Jan, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

Re: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

Hi Everyone, just a quick update from myself about the event. I can now confirm that the cost for each event will be £47, so if you are taking part in both that will be £94. There will be tea/coffee available throughout the day with snacks mid morning and afternoon and a buffet style lunch. The firs...
by puzzlemad
Fri 08 Dec, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

Re: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

Alex has put together a list of hotels with approximate prices, journey time to the UTC etc. which I've attached here. There are other hotels or options such as airbnb etc. Some of the hotels said that there was limited availability.
by puzzlemad
Tue 05 Dec, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 5330

2024 UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament

The UKPA are looking forward to hosting the on site Sudoku and Puzzle Tournaments at a new venue - UTC@Media City, Salford. The Sudoku event will take place on 24th February and the Puzzle event will take place on the 25th February. For those who wish to take part in both events there are a number o...
by puzzlemad
Wed 08 Nov, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle League Division D 2023-2024
Replies: 14
Views: 5976

Re: UK Puzzle League Division D 2023-2024

For those that are new to slitherlink puzzles, this guide from Bram de Laat is great. (I know it's too late for this round, had I been thinking I'd have shared it earlier).

https://puzzleparasite.blogspot.com/201 ... de_23.html
by puzzlemad
Wed 01 Nov, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2023
Replies: 20
Views: 9622

Re: UKPA Open Sudoku and Puzzle Tournament 2023

Profuse apologies for the delay in making the competition booklets available from the great event that we held in Derby earlier this year. I've been meaning to do for ages. These were all fantastic puzzles from talented authors that enabled our event to run smoothly. If you enjoy these, then keep an...
by puzzlemad
Sun 30 Jul, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: UK Online qualification for WSC 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 4492

UK Online qualification for WSC 2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances it has not been possible to hold the UKSC for 2023 yet. As a result, the remaining two places for the UK team for the WSC will be determined from the results of the next Sudoku GP round which will take place over the weekend of the 4th - 7th August.
by puzzlemad
Tue 11 Jul, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Results of 2023 UK Puzzle Championship
Replies: 4
Views: 2648

Results of 2023 UK Puzzle Championship

Congratulations to James McGowan who has won the UK Puzzle Championship his 8th title with the new format over two rounds. On the whole the puzzles were harder this year but James completed 19 of the 30 puzzles across the two rounds. The UK podium is thus: 1 James McGowan 2 Neil Zussman 3 Josh Bao T...
by puzzlemad
Tue 04 Jul, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle Championship 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Re: UK Puzzle Championship 2023

Minor errata/clarification: 1:2 Fillomino - Answer Key: Enter the region size each cell belongs to in the marked rows/columns. Example: 312466,444226 1.11 Shikaku - Answer Key: Enter the area of the separate rectangles in the marked rows/columns. Use only the last digit for two digit numbers e.g. en...
by puzzlemad
Tue 04 Jul, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2023 UK Puzzle Championship
Replies: 2
Views: 3194

Re: 2023 UK Puzzle Championship

How can I participate in this year’s UK puzzle Championship? Hi Jennifer, The competition thread has the link to the website page with all the competition details. You will need to access the instruction booklet beforehand and if you have any queries about it put the questions on the post in the co...
by puzzlemad
Tue 04 Jul, 2023 6:49 am
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle Championship 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Re: UK Puzzle Championship 2023

Instruction booklets amended to include points values.

In addition, for puzzle 1.11 Shikaku - if there is a two digit number in the solution enter only the unit digit - i.e. for 10 enter 0
by puzzlemad
Sun 02 Jul, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Puzzle Competitions
Topic: UK Puzzle Championship 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Re: UK Puzzle Championship 2023

Thanks Neil - I've corrected the link and the 'finish' error.