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How to play Samurai Sudoku
Take a moment with Samurai Sudoku before moving to another game. 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. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
One value entered in an overlap serves two boards, so check the corresponding rows, columns and boxes of both. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. 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. 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
When I return, what is the goal of Samurai Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Complete five overlapping Sudoku boards. Every shared cell must satisfy both boards that use it.
For this browser game, 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.
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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Samurai Sudoku?
Here is the relevant explanation: A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.
For this browser game, what format does Samurai Sudoku offer?
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 a quick reminder, which play mode does Samurai Sudoku use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.