A Slitherlink, Leap Day variant:
One in four years the number of puzzles I write in February is increased by one, and in this puzzle, one in four clues (specifically, one per row and column which contain any) also needs to be increased by one.
Month: February 2016
The writing of Puzzle 6
For this long break between the 23rd and 29th, it was requested that I share how I write one of these puzzles. I do keep some intermediate sketches for each puzzle, so here I more or less reconstruct the process for Puzzle 6. Note: This post contains spoilers for Puzzle 6 and some hints for Country Road and loop puzzles in general.
Puzzle 9
An International Borders. (Since my clues are not in circles, an empty circle is here a question mark.)
In honor of today’s caucus we’re gerrymandering Nevada. No political statement intended.
Puzzle 8
A LITS:
Puzzle 7
A Country Road on a cube. Cut and fold this into a cube in the standard way before solving. (At least in your imagination – I’ve never cut it myself).
In honor of the “least random number”, a device to produce randomness.
Puzzle 6
A Country Road:
A 4-leaf clover, though any foul luck that was going to befall you this 13th probably already has.
Puzzle 5
A ciphered Country Road. Each letter corresponds to a distinct number.
Puzzle 4
A Maxi Loop:
Totally Superbowl themed. That’s totally not a coincidence that was pointed out to me afterward.
Puzzle 3
A Liar Loop:
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