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How to play Samurai Sudoku
Bring your attention to one round of Samurai Sudoku. Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
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. 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. Check any mode label before starting.
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 game’s format in mind.
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While learning, 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.
How do I control Samurai Sudoku?
For clarity: 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?
For clarity: One value entered in an overlap serves two boards, so check the corresponding rows, columns and boxes of both.
Before I begin, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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 this browser game, which play mode does Samurai Sudoku use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.