Gauguin

Gauguin

Overview

• Gauguin is a sophisticated twist on the classic Sudoku puzzle, blending logic with arithmetic.

• Inspired by the warm color palette of Paul Gauguin’s The Siesta, this game challenges you to fill grids where every number must satisfy both positional rules and specific mathematical constraints.

How to Play

• The Logic: Fill a grid so that every row and column contains each digit exactly once.

• The Math: Each highlighted section (cage) must result in a specific total based on the required operation—be it addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

• Intuitive Controls: Forget clunky "pencil modes." Simply short-tap to toggle potential candidates or long-tap to lock in a final answer.

Endless Customization

Tailor your experience to match your mood, whether you want a quick mental reset or a grueling challenge:

• Grid Variety: Choose from sizes ranging from 3x3 to 11x11, including non-square options like 7x9.

• Deep Customization: Adjust the complexity by choosing different number sets (such as primes or Fibonacci sequences), hiding operators for added difficulty, or enabling the "Fast Finishing" mode.

Current Status

• Gauguin is actively evolving.

• While the core experience is polished and modern, please note the following:

+ Known Polish: We are refining UI scaling for smaller grids and improving performance for complex puzzle variants.

+ Ongoing Features: We are currently adding comprehensive tutorials, stabilizing grid generation, and fine-tuning difficulty ratings across all modes.

+ Your Input: As a work in progress, your feedback is vital. Please use the "Bugs and Features" menu to help shape the future of the app.

FAQ

Q: How does Gauguin differentiate itself from a standard Sudoku game?

A: While Gauguin retains the fundamental Sudoku rule of filling a grid where every row and column contains each digit exactly once, it introduces an exciting layer of mathematical constraints. You'll encounter highlighted sections known as "cages," and the numbers within each cage must satisfy a specific mathematical operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, to reach a given total.

Q: Could you explain the core objective when playing Gauguin?

A: Certainly! Your main goal in Gauguin is two-fold: first, ensure that every single row and column across the grid contains each digit required for that grid size without any repetition. Second, you must also place numbers in such a way that all the highlighted "cages" correctly perform their designated mathematical operation to achieve their target number.

Q: What are the "cage" rules, and what operations are involved?

A: The "cages" are those distinct, highlighted sections on the grid that come with a target number and an operator symbol. The numbers you place inside a cage must combine through that specific operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to equal the cage's target number. It’s a crucial element that adds the arithmetic challenge to the puzzle!

Version History

v0.50.0——11 May 2026

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*0.50.0

— Bug fix: Fixes a crash at start up if the current save game file got corrupted.

— Bug fix: Initial pencil marks and filling single cases did not work if a game was restarted.

— Optimizations of the preference screen.

*0.49.1

— Fixes the feature "Nishio solution" to treat a solution as valid if it contains errors.

— The preference dealing with broader cage frames longer changes the inner cage drawing.

*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.