Sudoku

Fill every row, column, and box with 1 to 9.👆

About Sudoku

Sudoku needs no introduction as the logic puzzle that colonised newspaper back pages worldwide, and this is the full version of it: fill the nine-by-nine grid so every row, every column, and every three-by-three box holds the digits 1 to 9 exactly once. Tap a cell and enter a number or lay down pencil notes, with the givens locked and conflicts flagged so you can catch a slip before it snowballs. The way in is always the same — hunt for the cell where only one digit can possibly fit and place it, working box by box and line by line, then let each placement rule out candidates elsewhere. When the obvious moves dry up, pencil marks earn their keep: spotting a naked pair, two cells in a unit that can only be the same two numbers, cracks positions open that looked frozen. And when you truly stall, just shift your attention to a different row, column or box, because a fresh angle almost always surfaces a move. Every board here is generated with a single solution, so pure logic always suffices — no guessing, ever. Easy, Medium and Hard, free, with your best time per level kept.

How to play

  • Fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
  • Tap a cell, then type a number or use the on-screen number pad.
  • Use notes (pencil marks) to jot down candidate numbers for a cell.
  • The given numbers cannot change. Solve the whole grid to win.

Strategy & tips

  • Scan for cells where only one number can possibly go, and fill those first.
  • Work box by box, and row by row, looking for a digit that fits only one spot.
  • Use pencil notes to track candidates, then eliminate them as you place numbers.
  • Look for "naked pairs" — two cells in a unit that can only be the same two numbers.
  • When stuck, switch to a different row, column, or box; a new angle often reveals a move.

FAQ

Does every puzzle have one solution?

Yes. Every board is generated with a unique solution, so it can always be solved by logic without guessing.

Is Sudoku free here?

Yes — it plays free in your browser with no download or sign-up, on desktop and mobile.

What are the difficulties?

Easy, Medium, and Hard, which differ by how many numbers are given at the start.

Does it track my time?

Yes. A timer runs while you solve, and your best time per difficulty is saved in your browser.