Horizon：Game 1
【明報專訊】■Game 1
Do you remember the new kind of puzzle, CalcuDoku, from one of the previous issues? This time, Dr. Panda presents another number puzzle that combines Sudoku and addition: it's called Killer Sudoku! It may sound difficult to solve, but Dr. Panda has confidence in you. Never give up!
(See the picture)
Rules:
1. You have a 6x6 grid divided into six 2x3 regions.
2. There are some ''cages'' indicated by dotted lines. Each cage has a total value in the corner. The numbers inside the cage must add up to this total.
3. Each row, column, and 2x3 region must contain the numbers 1 to 6 without repeating. Additionally, numbers cannot repeat within a cage.
Hint: Look for cages with fewer possible combinations or smaller totals to fill in first.
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■Game 2
There was something funny and sweet that happened among Eason and the Smarties. What exactly happened? Find out by rearranging the following sentences!
(See the picture)
A. They followed the map, thinking they would catch Eason in his trick.
B. He gave a fake treasure map to Dr. Panda and said it led to gold.
C. Eason wanted to play a trick on the Smarties.
D. When they reached the destination, they found Eason covered in colourful paint, holding a sign that said, ''Surprise! You're the treasure!''
E. The Smarties, though they did not believe Eason would help them find treasure, decided to see what he was planning.
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■Glossary
previous (adj) 以前的
present (v) 介紹
region (n) 區域
combination (n) 組合
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[Smarties' Power English 第422期]
