THE PLAYBOOK · SIYIXINGGX
Getting started with Classic Sudoku
Try Classic Sudoku at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Something to practise
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- Select an empty cell. The original clues cannot be edited.
- Choose a symbol from the number pad, or type it on a keyboard.
- Turn Notes on to record candidate symbols without committing an answer.
- Use Check entries to check your filled values. Hint reveals one value from the verified solution.
- Complete the board, or choose New puzzle for another board.
Making selections and moves
Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Put the rules into context
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 6 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Classic Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.
For this browser game, how do I control Classic Sudoku?
For clarity: Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases.
While learning, what example helps explain Classic Sudoku?
The key detail is this: On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 1 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Classic Sudoku?
The key detail is this: Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
When I return, what format does Classic Sudoku offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Before I begin, which play mode does Classic Sudoku use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
