Hard · 56 cells · about 9 min
Hidato Puzzle #41
Fill every empty cell of this 9×9 honeycomb with the numbers 1 to 56 so that consecutive numbers always touch. 20 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 2 openings where only a single route is possible, so those numbers are forced:
- The 52 in row 5 and the 56 in row 1 are exactly 4 steps apart, and only one 4-step route connects them — so 53, 54 and 55 are forced.
- The 40 in row 8 and the 42 in row 9 are exactly 2 steps apart, and only one 2-step route connects them — so 41 is forced.
This puzzle at a glance
| Difficulty | Hard |
|---|---|
| Numbers to place | 1 – 56 |
| Grid | 9 × 9 honeycomb |
| Starting clues | 20 (36% of the board) |
| Longest gap between clues | 6 numbers |
| Typical solve time | about 9 minutes |
Solution
Only open this once you have had a proper go.