How to Play Classic Sudoku

THE PLAYBOOK · XH0411

How to play Classic Sudoku

For Classic Sudoku, XH0411 puts the actual rules alongside the playable board or activity. Fill all cells with 1–9; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. The suggested practice focus is one decision at a time.

One decision at a time

Focus on the next valid action. After taking it, check how the position or game state changed before making another choice.

Your goal

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

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.

A useful example

Before filling a cell, compare the symbols already used in its row, column and 3 × 3 region. A candidate must be absent from all three.

Watch out for this

Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.

Common questions