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Why you'll love it

We took the classic game and polished it until it shines. No clutter, just pure logic bliss.

Classic Sudoku

Endless puzzles with unique solutions. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard and enjoy a clean, distraction-free design.

18 Game Variants

Play Classic, Killer, Sandwich, Mini Sandwich, Diagonal, Jigsaw, Mini Jigsaw, Kropki, Mini Kropki, Thermo, Mini Thermo, Arrow, Mini Arrow, Little Killer, Mega 16x16, Mini 6x6, and the new Fog of War & Mini Fog of War Sudoku.

Daily Challenges

A fresh puzzle every midnight. Build your winning streak and check the calendar to replay past days.

Smart Hints

Don't just get the answer—learn WHY. Our hints teach you the logic behind every move, making you a master.

Customization

Make it yours with 4 unique themes (Geometry, Ocean, Fruity) and full Light/Dark mode support.

Seamless Sync

Play anywhere. Your progress syncs across all devices via iCloud, complete with Game Center leaderboards.

Chord Mode

Hear your logic. Every digit plays a musical note, each completed box rings out a chord, and solving ends on a satisfying cadence. Choose your key and instrument — Off, On, or Headphones Only. A calm, accessibility-friendly way to play, on all 18 variants.

🧩 Game Rules

How to Play

Master 10 exciting Sudoku variants. Pick one and learn the rules! Or jump straight in and play Sudoku free in your browser.

1

Fill the Grid

Place numbers 1-9 in every empty cell to complete the puzzle.

5
3
7
6
1
9
5
9
8
6
8
6
3
4
8
3
1
7
2
6
6
2
8
4
1
9
5
8
7
9
2

Each Row

Every row must contain numbers 1-9 exactly once. No repeats!

5
3
4
6
7
8
9
1
2
6
7
2
1
9
5
3
4
8
1
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9
3

Each Column

Every column must contain numbers 1-9 exactly once. No repeats!

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9
1
2
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7
2
1
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Each 3×3 Box

Every 3×3 box must contain numbers 1-9 exactly once. No repeats!

5
3
4
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8
9
1
2
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2
1
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5
3
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4
1
9
6
3
5
3
4
5
2
8
6
1
7
9

Read the full Classic Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

The Board

Dotted lines show cages. Small numbers are target sums.

3

Cages with Sums

Numbers in each cage must add up to the target sum.

10
1
2
3
4
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 ✓
4

No Repeats in Cages

Numbers cannot repeat within a cage, even if the sum is correct.

10
1
2
3
4
✓ All different
10
2
2
3
3
✗ Repeats!

Read the full Killer Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and box must contain all symbols exactly once.

Rows Columns 4×4 Boxes
2

The Board

A 16×16 grid using numbers 1-9 and letters A-G (10-16).

G
F
C
8
A
3
3
E
9
4
F
1
D
C
G
8
D
4
2
5
D
3
1
C
A
7
4
4
F
2
9
B
5
D
6
7
F
8
B
7
4
D
3
A
B
9
F
1
8
D
F
C
G
6
2
A
7
B
G
F
8
D
1
3
A
D
2
8
A
4
7
B
E
9
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1
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8
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C
E
B
4
F
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9
B
4
E
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G
D
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A
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B
9
3

16×16 Grid

Uses numbers 1-9 and letters A-G (representing 10-16).

16 Grid Size
4×4 Box Size
1-9 Numbers
A-G Letters
4

16 Symbols

Each row, column, and 4×4 box must contain all 16 symbols exactly once.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Read the full Mega Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

The Board

Clues surround the grid showing sums for each row and column.

22
7
9
19
22
9
9
0
0
7
14
35
3
10
0
8
7
4
4
1
9
1
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2
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4
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7
14
35
3
10
0
8
7
4
22
7
9
19
22
9
9
0
0
3

The Sandwich

Clues show the sum of numbers between 1 and 9 in each row/column.

15
3
1
4
5
6
9
2
7
8
🍞 Bread (1 & 9) 🥬 Filling
🍞 1 and 9 are bread → 4+5+6 = 15
4

Understanding Clues

The clue equals the sum of all digits between 1 and 9 in that row.

0 = 1 and 9 are adjacent (no filling)
35 = 2+3+4+5+6+7+8 (all between)
45 = Sum of each row, column & box (1+2+...+9)

Read the full Sandwich Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

The Board

A standard 9×9 grid with two highlighted diagonals.

7
9
2
3
1
9
5
8
4
1
6
7
1
5
4
9
2
5
8
9
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6
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2
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2
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3
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5
3

Main Diagonal

The diagonal from top-left to bottom-right must also contain 1-9.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
4

Anti-Diagonal

The diagonal from top-right to bottom-left must also contain 1-9.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Read the full Diagonal Sudoku guide →

1

Rows & Columns

Each row and column must contain 1-9 exactly once, just like classic Sudoku.

Rows Columns
2

The Board

Coloured regions show the jigsaw shapes. Each colour is one region that must hold every digit once.

1
4
3
5
2
2
6
1
5
3
3

No Rectangular Boxes

Because the regions are irregular, box-based scanning changes — follow the region outlines instead of straight 3×3 blocks.

Contiguous shapes
4

Also in 6×6

Mini Jigsaw plays the same way on a 6×6 grid with six irregular regions using digits 1-6 — a gentle way to learn.

9×9 Jigsaw
6×6 Mini Jigsaw

Read the full Jigsaw Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

The Board

Dots sit on the borders between cells. White = consecutive, black = double.

4
5
3
6
3
2
5
4
5
6
6
2
White = consecutive Black = double
3

Black Dot = Double

A black dot means one digit is exactly double the other (a 2:1 ratio), such as 3 and 6.

3
6
● black dot → 6 = 3 × 2 ✓
4

No Dot = No Relationship

If there is no dot between two cells, they are neither consecutive nor double — a powerful deduction. Mini Kropki brings the same dots to a 6×6 grid.

2
7
(no dot) → not consecutive, not double

Read the full Kropki Sudoku guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

Thermometers Increase

Digits must strictly increase from the round bulb to the tip — no repeats along a thermometer.

2 4 6 8
3

The Bulb Is Smallest

The bulb always holds the lowest digit; each cell's position limits its value. Mini Thermo brings the same rule to a 6×6 grid.

3
5
9
bulb → tip: 3 < 5 < 9 ✓

Play Thermo Sudoku →  ·  Read the full guide →

1

Basic Rules Apply

Each row, column, and 3×3 box must contain 1-9 exactly once.

Rows Columns 3×3 Boxes
2

Path Sums to the Circle

The digits along an arrow's path add up to the digit in its circled cell.

9 4 2 3
3

The Circle Is Largest

Because it holds the sum, the circle is the biggest digit on its arrow — and digits may repeat on the path. Mini Arrow brings the same rule to a 6×6 grid.

4
2
3
4 + 2 + 3 = 9 (circle) ✓

Play Arrow Sudoku →  ·  Read the full guide →

1

The Board Starts Hidden

Fog covers the grid — only a seed cell's box, row, and column are visible at the start.

5 2
2

Correct Digits Clear the Fog

Every correct digit lifts the fog around it, revealing new cells and clues. Wrong digits reveal nothing.

Box Row Column
3

Surprise Rules in the Mist

Each game hides 2–4 extra constraints — killer cages, kropki dots, thermometers, or arrows — revealed as you solve. Mini Fog of War (6×6) is free.

3
4
5
hidden cage revealed: 3+4+5=12 ✓

Read the full Fog of War guide →

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