- The puzzle is a variant of Sudoku, specifically a "Non-Consecutive" Sudoku.
- The standard Sudoku rules apply: each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.
- The additional "Non-Consecutive" rule states that no two orthogonally adjacent cells (sharing a side) can contain consecutive numbers. For example, if a cell contains a 5, its neighbors cannot be 4 or 6.
- To solve it, start by filling in cells where only one digit is possible based on the standard Sudoku constraints.
- After placing a number, check its orthogonally adjacent cells to eliminate any consecutive digits from their possibilities.
- Use pencil marks to track possible candidates for each empty cell, updating them as you place numbers and apply the non-consecutive rule.
- Continue using logic and constraint propagation until all cells are filled without violating either the standard Sudoku rules or the non-consecutive condition.
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