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How to play Samurai Sudoku
Try Samurai Sudoku at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. 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
What is the goal of Samurai Sudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Samurai Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Samurai Sudoku?
A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.
When I return, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Samurai Sudoku use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
