Sudoku
About Sudoku
Sudoku is one of those rare games that looks simple at first but keeps you hooked the moment you start filling in the grid. All you see is a 9 × 9 square, already sprinkled with a few numbers here and there. The challenge? Complete the entire board so that every row, every column, and every 3 × 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 - with no repeats.
Getting Started
Pick any empty square. Tap it, then choose the number you think belongs there. As you keep going, remember that each number can only appear nine times across the whole puzzle, so placement matters. You’ll quickly notice patterns, and little by little, the board starts to take shape.
Two Ways to Play
Normal Mode lets you put one definite number into a cell.
Candidate Mode is more like taking notes - you can jot down several possibilities in a single square until you’re ready to decide.
If you ever feel stuck, there’s a Hint button that nudges you toward the next logical move instead of giving away the whole answer.
Levels
You can choose between easy, medium, or hard puzzles depending on how much of a mental stretch you want.
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