In Shady Puzzles (also known as Nonograms), you need to shade in
the squares in the grid according to the numbers on the sides and
on the top. These numbers will tell you how many squares must be
shaded in in each row and column
The Rules
- When you have a number higher than 1, the boxes you shade in
that row must touch each other. There cannot be gaps between the
shaded squares. (See Column #3 in the example)
- If there is more than 1 number, separated by a comma, that
means there are groups of shaded squares in that row or column.
There MUST be AT LEAST 1 empty square between the groups.
(See the rows in the example)
- In rows or columns with commas, the groups must be done in the
same order as the numbers given. (See Row 3 and Column 1)
In the example below, red squares represent shaded squares.
White squares are not shaded.
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1,2
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2,2
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1,1
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Got the idea? Here is a sample for you to try. Click here to see the
solution.
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2,1
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2,1,1
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2,3
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1,1
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Finding the Cache
Now to solve the cache. First, shade the squares in the puzzle
at the bottom according to the same rules as before.
The orange numbers in the grid will be used to determine the
actual coordinates. They do not change the method to solve the
puzzle.
Shaded squares eliminate a number. Do not use any numbers in
shaded squares. The remaining squares will form a 2 - 5 digit
number in each row and column. It is possible for a number to start
with a zero.
The Northing will be determined by using the seven numbers
formed by the rows. The Westing will be determined by using the
seven numbers in the Columns.
You will start your calculations at the posted coordinates.
Ignore the Degree portion of the coordinates. It will not change.
Treat the minutes portion of the coordinates as a 5 digit number
(for the Northing you start at twenty eight thousand one hundred
thirty three).
To this starting point, ADD all the even numbers you made and
SUBTRACT all the odd numbers that you found. Do this for both the
North and West coordinates. Remember, to find the North - use the
numbers in the Rows, to find the West coordinates use the numbers
formed in the Columns.
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1,1
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3,2
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2
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2,3
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2,2
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1,2,1
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1,2
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1,2 |
9
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3
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8
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2
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3
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6
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0
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1,2 |
1
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6
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3
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3
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2
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6
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1,2 |
3
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3
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5
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9
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1
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6
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1,2 |
0
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4
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0
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7
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1
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4
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9
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1,2,2 |
4
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2
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6
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7
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5
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2
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1,2 |
4
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3
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5
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9
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0
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7
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