Gauguin – A Fresh Take on Logic and Creativity
Overview
• Gauguin is a number puzzle inspired by Sudoku, designed to challenge your logic and calculation skills while offering a relaxing, thoughtful experience.
• Whether you enjoy a calm mental workout or want to test yourself with complex puzzles, Gauguin adapts to your mood and skill level.
How It Works
In its classic mode, you’ll complete a 9×9 grid by entering digits from 1 to 9 so that:
• Each row and column contains every number exactly once.
• Every “cage” meets its mathematical target. For example, a cage marked 5+ must contain numbers that add up to 5.
You can customize your gameplay—adjust grid size, change the set of digits, or even hide the mathematical operators for an extra challenge.
Sleek and Modern Interface
• Designed for effortless play—no need to switch modes or toggle pencil marks. A short tap cycles through possible values, while a long press confirms a known value.
• Try the Fast Finishing Mode (a beta feature) to quickly fill cells with a single pencil mark—perfect for experienced players seeking speed.
• Enable this option under Preferences, and share your thoughts via “Bugs and Features.”
• The visual design is inspired by Paul Gauguin’s painting The Siesta, giving the game its distinctive name and warm color palette.
Customizable Game Options
• Choose grid sizes from 3×3 up to 11×11—standard or rectangular shapes (like 7×9).
• Select operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
• Play with different number sets—sequential digits, primes, Fibonacci numbers, and more.
• Modify difficulty levels to unlock new variants as you progress.
• Decide whether to display or hide operators.
• Optionally include single-cell cages for variety.
Work in Progress
Gauguin continues to evolve. Current improvements in development include:
• Proper scaling of small grids for different screen sizes.
• Optimizing performance for large or complex grids (some configurations, like 4×8, may take longer to compute).
• Adding a guided tutorial for new players.
• Refining the interface for smoother interaction.
• Expanding difficulty ratings across all puzzle types.
• Ensuring reliable grid generation in rare edge cases.
Discover the Art of Numbers
• Gauguin blends the precision of logic with the beauty of art.
• It’s more than a puzzle—it’s a mindful, creative space where each solution feels like a small masterpiece.
FAQ
Q: How does Gauguin differ from traditional Sudoku?
A: While Sudoku focuses only on placing digits 1 to 9 in correct rows, columns, and sub-grids, Gauguin adds an extra layer of challenge through mathematical “cages.” Each cage has a target number and an operation that must be satisfied, which makes the puzzle richer and more strategic.
Q: What are “cages,” and how do they work?
A: Cages are groups of connected cells within the grid that share a mathematical target, such as 6× or 5+. The numbers inside that cage must combine using the specified operation to produce the target value, all while following standard Sudoku-like rules about unique digits in each row and column.
Q: Can I customize the puzzle to suit my skill level?
A: Absolutely. Gauguin allows you to adjust grid sizes, choose from different sets of numbers, and select which operations you want to include. You can even decide whether to display operators or hide them for an extra challenge, making the game suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
Version History
v0.45.0——23 Oct 2025
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*0.45.0
— Avoids an unwanted reset of the current streak via adding a confirmation dialog before revealing cells.
— Fixes statistics screen for >999 games played: Avoids unwanted line breaks by using auto size texts. This optimizes screen layout for small devices like old phones, too.
*0.44.0
— Fixes calculation of streaks in statistics.
— The screen is kept on only if the current grid has not already been solved.
— Enhances the readability of the math displayed in each grid cage.
*0.43.2
— Fixes plain black background in combination with dynamic colors to hide values of grid cells.
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