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Featured Puzzle: Munraito (Sun & Moon) #2

ByJacob Valdez

Place exactly one star and one cloud in each row and column to light the moons as shown.

  • Stars light all cells horizontally and vertically, unless blocked by a cloud or moon. You may not place one adjacent to the unlit side of a moon.
  • Clouds block any light that reach them. You may not place one adjacent to the lit side of a moon, or between a star and the lit side of a moon.
  • Direction of star light
    Star light travels orthogonally unless blocked by a moon or cloud.
  • Cloud and Star in bad positions
    You may not place a cloud by the lit side, or a star by the unlit side of a moon.
  • Cloud between a star and the lit side of a moon
    Clouds block light, and can’t be placed between a star and a lit moon.
  • Two stars in illegal
    No more than 1 star or cloud can be placed in any row or column.

Learn to solve Munraito puzzles with our Solving Guide.

Unfortunately, the online solver doesn’t support this puzzle, so you’ll need to use pen & paper or screen write to try it.

The completed grid. I hope you enjoyed it!

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