Monday, 20 December 2021

Freddie Hand

Congratulations on vanquishing Dr Subtraction once again! Now our trusty sidekick, Bobbins, can finally get back to pruning his bonsai tree 🪴🌳. He has spent five years, on and off, trying to achieve perfect rotational symmetry , but is having a little trouble with the root. (Some say he may have to resort to targeted nutrient deprivation). Can you help Bobbins perfect their masterpiece by completing this Bonsan puzzle?

Rules: Move some circles so that the positions of the circles have 180° rotational symmetry in the entire grid. A circle may move only in one straight line vertically or horizontally. Circles’ paths may not cross each other, other circles, or other circles’ starting points. Circles containing clues must be moved exactly the indicated number of cells. (Note that circles without a number do not have to move).

Example (puzzlink): https://tinyurl.com/t8mu5wne

Acquire a Speedy Sloth 🦥 by solving the puzzle in 2:00 or less!
Obtain a Quick Crab 🦀 by solving the puzzle in 5:00 or less!
And all solvers who complete the puzzle will be rewarded with a Gliding Gadwall 🐦

Puzzle (puzzlink): https://tinyurl.com/4n7p25wh

Note: You may find it useful to colour cells based on whether they are used or unused in the solution.