Sudoku Rules and How to Play

No math is required. Fill the empty cells by logic so digits do not repeat.

The Three Basic Rules

  1. Each row must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.
  2. Each column must also contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.
  3. Each outlined 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.

Game Controls

Notes add small candidate digits to a cell. Erase clears the selected cell and its notes. Undo returns to the previous move. Hint fills the selected empty cell with the correct answer.

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How a Puzzle Is Completed

The puzzle is complete when all 81 cells are filled correctly. Your time, mistakes, and hint count are shown in the result.

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