THE PLAYBOOK · 06HC
The essentials of playing Samurai Sudoku
Choose a round of Samurai Sudoku and settle into its rules. Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
This collection contains 4 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.
Practice with a purpose
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The purpose of your moves
Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Start here and follow along
- Select an editable cell.
- Enter a value using the keypad or keyboard; Notes stores candidates.
- Read the region, cage, arrow or outside clues alongside the normal constraints.
- Check entries verifies the completed board; Undo reverses your last input.
- New puzzle selects another included puzzle.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
Try this example
One value entered in an overlap serves two boards, so check the corresponding rows, columns and boxes of both. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Check this before moving on
A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions that come up during play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Samurai Sudoku?
The key detail is this: Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it.
For my first round, how do I control Samurai Sudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Samurai Sudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: One value entered in an overlap serves two boards, so check the corresponding rows, columns and boxes of both.
What should I watch out for in Samurai Sudoku?
The key detail is this: A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.
For this browser game, what format does Samurai Sudoku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: This collection contains 4 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Samurai Sudoku use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
