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How to Play Classic Sudoku

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How to play Classic Sudoku

Take a moment with Classic Sudoku before moving to another game. Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Build a steady rhythm

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

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. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Step by step

  1. Select an empty cell. The original clues cannot be edited.
  2. Choose a symbol from the number pad, or type it on a keyboard.
  3. Turn Notes on to record candidate symbols without committing an answer.
  4. Use Check entries to check your filled values. Hint reveals one value from the verified solution.
  5. Complete the board, or choose New puzzle for another board.

Controls

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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

A useful example

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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.

Watch out for this

Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions

As a new player, what is the goal of Classic Sudoku?

For clarity: Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.

On this playing page, how do I control Classic Sudoku?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.

When I return, what example helps explain Classic Sudoku?

The key detail is this: On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 3 has 9 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry.

While reading the Guide, 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.

For my first round, what format does Classic Sudoku offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.

For my first round, 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.

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