Thursday, 2 March 2023

jovi_al

Hi everyone! Today's puzzle is a Bonsan, which now makes two symmetry-focused puzzles from me in a row. Stick around to the end if you want some software tips!

I've been trying to coax Bobbins to approach bonsai pruning again ever since his disaster at the WBC. He's a bit rusty, and it took him quite some time to even be willing to work on it. Just baby steps... maybe you can help him perfect this one? I can tell that it's still slightly overwhelming for him. Maybe we can convince them to get back to working on the craft they spent so much time adoring! 🐱 🌳

(Read about the Bobbins saga so far by searching "Bobbins" in the #daily-pencil-puzzles channel!)

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.

As always, an example puzzle and its solution are attached with the image of today's puzzle. Solve the example here, if you wish (puzz.link): https://tinyurl.com/3yhyaj6b

To earn yourself a Speedy Sloth 🦥 solve today's puzzle in 2:00 or less!
To net yourself a Quick Crab 🦀 solve today's puzzle in 5:00 or less!
All other solvers are well-deserving of a Trepidatious Tui 🐦!

Solve today's puzzle here (puzz.link): https://tinyurl.com/2wwu5p2v

Software tips: I'd recommend coloring cells that you know must not contain a circle and coloring cells that must contain a circle with the other color. Up to you which colors you choose! I prefer yellow for the negative, but others disagree-- do whatever works best for you! Also, once a blank circle is in place, you can click it to turn it gray like the numbered ones, if you wish.