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How to play Samurai Sudoku
Take a moment with Samurai Sudoku before moving to another game. Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
One value entered in an overlap serves two boards, so check the corresponding rows, columns and boxes of both. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Samurai Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Samurai Sudoku?
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?
Keep this in mind: A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.
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.
When I return, which play mode does Samurai 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.