THE PLAYBOOK · BLCQC
Getting started with 6x6 Sudoku
Read the aim of 6x6 Sudoku, then make your first move. Fill all cells with 1–6; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
Fill all cells with 1–6; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The order of play
- Select an empty cell. The original clues cannot be edited.
- Choose a symbol from the number pad, or type it on a keyboard.
- Turn Notes on to record candidate symbols without committing an answer.
- Use Check entries to check your filled values. Hint reveals one value from the verified solution.
- Complete the board, or choose New puzzle for another board.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Follow the example
Before filling a cell, compare the symbols already used in its row, column and 2 × 3 region. A candidate must be absent from all three. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Notice this detail
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Clarifying the way this game works
For my first round, what is the goal of 6x6 Sudoku?
The key detail is this: Fill all cells with 1–6; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.
Before I begin, how do I control 6x6 Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases.
As a new player, what example helps explain 6x6 Sudoku?
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 5 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry.
While learning, what should I watch out for in 6x6 Sudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
While learning, what format does 6x6 Sudoku offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Before I begin, which play mode does 6x6 Sudoku use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.