Objective
Str8ts is a logic puzzle game where the main goal is to fill a grid with numbers so that the numbers in each row and column are unique and form "Straights," which are sequences of consecutive numbers.
Game Components
- A 9x9 grid (similar to Sudoku)
- Some cells pre-filled with numbers
- Shaded areas in the grid that separate stretches of rows or columns
Gameplay
- Setup:
- Each player receives an identical, pre-made grid that is already filled with some given numbers and separated areas.
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The separated areas by dark cells create various lengths of sequences and add to the strategic complexity.
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Rules:
- Numbers from 1 to 9 can only appear once in each row and column.
- Within shaded areas or "Straights," numbers must be sequential, for example, 5, 6, 7.
- There are no repeated numbers within a Straight, but repetitions are allowed in different Straights within the same row or column.
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Dark cells act as barriers and separate Straights.
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Strategy:
- It is crucial to carefully plan and use both the provided numbers and the structure of the separated areas to deduce the correct arrangement of the remaining numbers.
- Players can devise strategies by solving easier areas of the grid first or by filling in definite numbers in Straights with fewer possibilities first.
Unique Challenges
- Unlike Sudoku, Str8ts offers different levels of difficulty through the structure of the Straights, requiring players to pay attention not only to horizontal and vertical rules but also to the demands of the Straights.
End of the Game
- The game ends when all cells are correctly filled, and all conditions (unique numbers in rows/columns and correct Straight sequences) are satisfied.
Str8ts is ideal for players who enjoy solving puzzles and logic games while seeking new challenging aspects compared to other classic grid games like Sudoku.
