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The Miracle Sudoku [video] (youtube.com)

596 points by eigen-vector · 2332 days ago · 143 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be about a video featuring a unique Sudoku puzzle, known as the Miracle Sudoku. The video showcases the puzzle being solved, and the discussion revolves around the puzzle and its solution. The puzzle is notable for its unusual properties, with each row being a shifted copy of the same sequence. The video and the puzzle have sparked a discussion about Sudoku solving techniques and algorithms.

Main themes

  • Sudoku solving techniques
  • Video playback speed
  • Brute force algorithms
  • Logical solutions
  • Puzzle generation
  • Human vs. computer solving

What commenters say

  • Increasing video playback speed can greatly reduce watching time without losing satisfaction.
  • Some people find that speeding up video playback helps them focus and absorb information better.
  • Brute force algorithms can be used to solve Sudoku puzzles quickly, but may not be as interesting or elegant as logical solutions.
  • Human Sudoku solving techniques often involve a combination of logic and guessing, with some solvers preferring to avoid guessing altogether.
  • The distinction between logical and brute force solutions is not always clear-cut, and some solvers may use a combination of both approaches.
  • Generating Sudoku puzzles with unique solutions using brute force algorithms is possible, but may not produce puzzles that are solvable using only logical techniques.
  • The beauty and interest of a Sudoku puzzle lies not just in its solution, but also in the process of solving it, with some solvers preferring more elegant or logical solutions.