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May 03, 2024, 02:49:07 AM

This week's Club Pogo challenges!
Quinn's Aquarium : Collect 60 pairs of Shell Tiles this week! [Download Cheat]
Crossword Cove HD : Solve 65 down words without using hints this week! [Download Cheat]

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Posted by minimarshs
 - April 30, 2024, 02:50:43 PM
I don't think it's a bug.  I think the algorithm isn't sophisticated enough to find the correct solution, when there are at least 10 of them.  I am finished all the cities, I have all the badges that are offered for Expert mode, and I am halfway through the second Champion badge.
The Buddy has this explanation: Buddy will switch to medium difficulty when presented with a multi-solution puzzle (RED TEXT). You need to manually solve/use hints until only one solution is possible (BLUE TEXT).
It takes quite some time, as every time you use 3 lives, the puzzle closes and you have to put in all your correct answers again, and it's over and over again.  I have been looking for a good online solver but none of them have the same set of numbers as Pogo wants.  If it was on Beginner, that is no big deal, but Expert has a bazillion empty spaces.
Just frustrated - I will belabour this no longer.  Thanks for your replies.
Posted by smokyrain
 - April 30, 2024, 07:38:07 AM
It is frustrating for sure when it's not working properly.
Posted by smokyrain
 - April 30, 2024, 07:18:25 AM
I get your issue, and would suggest submitting a bug report. I played for over an hour on Expert mode last night and it worked perfectly. I am on City #6 almost at the end. 

Posted by minimarshs
 - April 30, 2024, 06:26:09 AM
If the Buddy can't figure out the solution, and uses up lives with wrong guesses, then it defaults to Medium level.  (That explanation comes with the Buddy.)  I have used an online Sudoku Solver to try to get the solution, but there are usually at least 10 possible solutions to that particular puzzle.  That is when I do the puzzle manually.  And I am frustrated. 
The Buddy does great on the other levels, as there are less chances to get a multi-solution puzzle.
Posted by smokyrain
 - April 29, 2024, 07:51:21 PM
Hi Minimarshs 

I just tried the buddy on Expert as that is what I always use, and it played fine. I had no issues with it.

There aren't really any settings that effect it that I know of, not like Daily Sudoku where you have to keep the main theme I believe.

I am not sure what would cause yours not too work.
Posted by minimarshs
 - April 29, 2024, 06:28:54 PM
I always play the Expert puzzles, as they offer the largest reward and I have all the badges offered for Expert level. 

Suddenly my Buddy can't complete the Expert puzzles any more.  I have had three in a row that have at least 10 solutions when I plug the numbers into Sudoku Solver (after my Buddy has defaulted to Medium).  I have had to solve the puzzles manually - it can be done, but does anyone have an idea how long this streak of unsolvability goes? 

I like sudoku well enough, but I hadn't anticipated making a career of it.

Posted by Squid
 - March 05, 2023, 04:49:02 AM
I'm near the end of building up the properties.  I max out the money, then need it to continue building.  I'm almost done.
Posted by Mayhem
 - March 05, 2023, 12:18:43 AM
Yeah, I'm slowly making progress on it.
Posted by snowflower
 - March 02, 2023, 03:33:58 PM
TY
Posted by S1lent
 - March 02, 2023, 01:28:11 PM
Greetings,
If you need Monopoly Sudoku money, and we all do.  Give PlayBuddy app a try.  Be sure to set it on "EXPERT" and use your free power-ups wisely.  Dumb me wasted them...oh well live and learn.

TIP: I use the app on iPhone to keep track of the timer.  Heck...you all knew that.
S1lent
Posted by Squid
 - March 02, 2023, 04:23:27 AM
If you want to progress to the next city, you have to get the cash.  It takes time but as time passes, you make more and more money.
Posted by Mayhem
 - March 02, 2023, 12:13:12 AM
Several billion?? Yeah, I'll never get there. Congrats on the badge though!
Posted by Squid
 - February 28, 2023, 07:11:39 PM
ty
Posted by S1lent
 - February 28, 2023, 05:28:14 PM
Greetings,
Here is a Badge found in Monopoly Sudoku that needs to be done without the use of an auto...IMO.  It is called New City 5 and you will need to several Billion yes Billion dollars in Monopoly money.  If you have not maxed out the dollars at 2.147 Billon dollars...I recommend purchasing PlayBuddy's auto.  TIP: Do not waste your "free" power-ups on the low value dollars.

It took me about a week to complete the first four cities.
Good luck
S1lent

Posted by Mayhem
 - July 24, 2021, 12:42:39 AM
I wish mine showed that ...