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Killer Sudoku

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Rules, controls and help for Killer Sudoku

Take a moment with Killer Sudoku before moving to another game. Fill rows, columns and boxes with 1–9 once. Cage digits cannot repeat and must add to their clue. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.

This collection contains 8 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.

Something to practise

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.

The objective of a round

Fill rows, columns and boxes with 1–9 once. Cage digits cannot repeat and must add to their clue. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.

The order of play

  1. Select an editable cell.
  2. Enter a value using the keypad or keyboard; Notes stores candidates.
  3. Read the region, cage, arrow or outside clues alongside the normal constraints.
  4. Check entries verifies the completed board; Undo reverses your last input.
  5. 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.

See the idea in action

A two-cell cage labelled 3 holds 1 and 2; a one-cell cage fixes its own value. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.

Where a round can go wrong

A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Questions about this game

On this playing page, what is the goal of Killer Sudoku?

Fill rows, columns and boxes with 1–9 once. Cage digits cannot repeat and must add to their clue.

As a new player, how do I control Killer Sudoku?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game.

For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Killer Sudoku?

For clarity: A two-cell cage labelled 3 holds 1 and 2; a one-cell cage fixes its own value.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Killer Sudoku?

Here is the relevant explanation: A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.

While learning, what format does Killer Sudoku offer?

For clarity: This collection contains 8 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.

When I return, which play mode does Killer 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.

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