Hard · 64 cells · about 11 min
Hidato Puzzle #131
Fill every empty cell of this 8×8 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 64 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 19 cells are filled in for you. Solve it below, or print it and work on paper.
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Tap a cell, then tap the number to place it.
Where to start
This board has 3 openings where only a single route is possible, so those numbers are forced:
- The 36 in row 8 and the 41 in row 6 are exactly 5 steps apart, and only one 5-step route connects them — so 37, 38, 39 and 40 are forced.
- The 12 in row 2 and the 15 in row 2 are exactly 3 steps apart, and only one 3-step route connects them — so 13 and 14 are forced.
- The 49 in row 4 and the 52 in row 7 are exactly 3 steps apart, and only one 3-step route connects them — so 50 and 51 are forced.
This puzzle at a glance
| Difficulty | Hard |
|---|---|
| Numbers to place | 1 – 64 |
| Grid | 8 × 8 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 19 (30% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 7 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 11 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.