description Consecutive Sudoku Overview
Consecutive Sudoku is a logic puzzle variant that adds specific spatial constraints to the traditional 9x9 Sudoku grid. In this puzzle, a thick line or bar is used to mark the border between any two orthogonally adjacent cells that contain consecutive numbers. The defining mechanic is that the absence of a mark between two adjacent cells strictly indicates that their values are not consecutive. This explicit boundary system provides solvers with direct clues that influence scanning techniques and deductive reasoning strategies.
help Consecutive Sudoku FAQ
What are the rules of Consecutive Sudoku?
It uses the normal 9x9 Sudoku rules, with numbers 1 through 9 appearing once in each row, column, and 3x3 box. A marked border between two orthogonally adjacent cells means those cells must contain consecutive numbers.
Do marked Consecutive Sudoku cells have to be in ascending order?
No. A marked pair can be either increasing or decreasing, such as 4 and 5 or 7 and 8. The constraint is adjacency in value, not direction.
How is Consecutive Sudoku different from standard Sudoku?
Standard Sudoku gives only the row, column, and 3x3-box constraints, while Consecutive Sudoku adds marked borders between neighboring cells. Those borders can reduce candidates before the full 9x9 grid is solved.
Can unmarked neighboring cells also contain consecutive numbers?
Yes. A bar identifies a required consecutive relationship, but the absence of a bar does not necessarily forbid consecutive values unless the particular puzzle specifies a non-consecutive rule. The core extra mechanic is the marked border.
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