THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
Making your first moves in 4x4 Sudoku
Start 4x4 Sudoku by looking at the playing area and its controls. Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
The order of play
- 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.
How your actions work
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Try this example
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 4 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, what is the goal of 4x4 Sudoku?
Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.
For this browser game, how do I control 4x4 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain 4x4 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in 4x4 Sudoku?
For clarity: Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
While reading the Guide, what format does 4x4 Sudoku offer?
For clarity: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
While learning, which play mode does 4x4 Sudoku use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
