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SA Sudoku Rules

The Goal

Fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 subgrids contain all digits from 1 to 9 with no repeats.

1

Rows

Every horizontal row must contain 1–9 with no duplicates.

2

Columns

Every vertical column must contain 1–9 with no duplicates.

3

3×3 Boxes

Each of the nine 3×3 blocks must contain 1–9 with no duplicates.

Game Mechanics

Entering Numbers

Select a cell and click a number on the keypad or press 1–9 on your keyboard. Correct entries earn points based on difficulty.

Mistakes

If you enter a number that doesn't match the solution it counts as a mistake. 3 mistakes = Game Over!

Notes Mode

Toggle Notes (N key) to jot down possible candidates in a cell when you're unsure of the answer.

Hints

Stuck? Use a hint to reveal the correct number for a cell. However, using a hint awards zero points for that cell. If you solve the entire puzzle using only hints, your final score will be 0 points — challenge yourself and solve it on your own!

Scoring

Easy

100 pts

per correct cell

Medium

125 pts

per correct cell

Hard

150 pts

per correct cell

Expert

200 pts

per correct cell

⚠️ Hinted cells award 0 points regardless of difficulty.