What is Sudoku?

Sudoku puzzles come in varying degrees of difficulty, from easy to fiendish, catering to both beginners and seasoned players. The game’s popularity has surged worldwide, making it a timeless pastime that transcends language and culture.

What is Sudoku?

Sudoku is a logic game, presented as a 9-by-9 grid, which are also divided into 9 boxes.

Every row, column and box cannot contain the same number from 1-9.

What are the 3 rules of Sudoku?

1. Each row should have numbers 1-9, no repeats
2. Each column should have numbers 1-9, no repeats
3. Each 3×3 quadrant should have numbers 1-9, no repeats

Is Sudoku math?

Sudoku is not math. However, the game relies on logic and can be a really good substitute for Math.

An article from the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University explains, “one needs to use a combination of logic and trial-and-error.” More math is involved behind the scenes, for the puzzle masters designing different sudoku grids.

Is Sudoku good for you?

Sudoku has also been linked to declines in the potential for dementia to progress and has helped patients with mental health issues regain some normal daily function abilities. How Sudoku can help your brain is really just about keeping your brain going and your mind sharp. Your individual benefits may not be the same as others, but it’s still offering you a constructive way to pass time.

History of Sudoku

Sudoku originated in the 18th century, when the famous mathematician Leonardo Euler created a game called Carré latin.

In the 1970s, number puzzles based on Carré latin began to appear.

1979, The modern Sudoku was invented by Howard Garns and published in Dell Magazines.

1984, the puzzle was introduced in Japan by Nikoli and renamed Sudoku.

2004, The Times of London published Sudoku puzzles and sparked global interest.

Are you ready for a Sudoku game?