This Sudoku Is "Kind Of Insane"!!

We are so close to 700,000 Subscribers... If you aren't subscribed, please do consider it :) ** TODAY'S PUZZLE ** Just looking at the grid, it could only be a Marty Sears puzzle! It's called Clone Count and it's one of the most original sudokus we've seen in a while. It has some (very) unusual ideas under its bonnet and is an absolute blast to spend time with!! Play the puzzle at the links below: https://sudokupad.app/ib9r4zuejw Rules: Normal sudoku rules apply. Each digit 1-9 is depicted in this puzzle by a strange symbol. Deduce which symbol stands for which digit, and keep track using the key on the right.This grid contains numerous blob-like alien creatures, each consisting of two horizontally adjacent cells. Some blobs are shown; the others are invisible and must be located. Blobs do not overlap each other. Some blobs are clones of each other, ie: they contain the exact same two digits in the same order. A blob's left-hand digit always indicates exactly how many instances of that blob (including itself) exist in the grid. If there is a circular label in the centre of a blob, its symbol indicates the sum of the blob's two cells. ▶ BLUE PRINCE THIS WEEK ◀ Last night's 50th Blue Prince stream is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/zyTfNHK6ESg ▶ ZETAMATH'S WORM: OUR BRAND NEW APP ◀ We've released a brand new collection of sudoku puzzles by Blobz. The worm features 12 connected sudokus and is a great way to enjoy more creations from this popular constructor: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/47... AppStore https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crackin... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... All our apps can be found at our website with links to all outlets: https://www.crackingthecryptic.com/apps ▶ NEW MERCHANDISE INCLUDING RAT RUN GOODIES ◀ https://cracking-the-cryptric-shop.fo... ▶ SIMON & MARK ATTEMPT BLUE PRINCE: THE SUDOKU ◀ This new epic (and epically long) video is now on Patreon (as well as our monthly sudoku hunt competition by Sandra & Nala). Check it all out here:   / crackingthecryptic   ▶ SVEN’S SUDOKU PAD ◀ Input classic sudoku puzzles into our software. With 12 free puzzles: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/svens-s... Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/17... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Amazon: Search for “SudokuPad” ▶ CTC FAN DISCORD SERVER◀   / discord   ▶ OUR VIDEO CATALOGUE – CATEGORISED WITH LINKS◀ https://tinyurl.com/CTCCatalogue ▶SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US◀ [email protected] Snailmail: Mark Goodliffe, Box 102, 56 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4UB ▶FOLLOW US◀ Twitter: #crypticcracking @crypticcracking Instagram @crackingthecryptic ▶Credits◀ Music: Lucy Audrin (Piano): Mozart's Sonata no 16; and Mark’s outro music by Riffclown. SOFTWARE: Thanks to Sam Cappleman-Lynes and Sven Neumann Logo: Melvyn Mainini Opening Credits: Burak Mescioğlu ▶ Contents Of This Video ◀ 0:00 Intro music and puzzle introduction 1:18 GCHQ's Puzzle Of The Year 2:39 Blue Prince 3:18 Happy Birthdays etc 5:05 Rules 10:48 Start of Solve: Let's Get Cracking #sudoku #puzzle #maths