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Overview

This Sudoku game lets you play the classic number puzzle directly in your browser. The tool includes:

  • Interactive 9x9 grid - Click cells to select and enter numbers
  • Three difficulty levels - Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzles
  • Hint system - Get up to 3 hints to help solve difficult puzzles
  • Mistake tracking - Limited to 3 mistakes per game
  • Visual feedback - Color-coded cells and shake animation for errors
  • No external libraries - Pure JavaScript implementation

How to Play

  1. Select a cell - Click on an empty cell to select it
  2. Enter a number - Click a number button (1-9) to fill the selected cell
  3. Follow the rules - Each row, column, and 3x3 box must contain all digits 1-9 without repetition
  4. Use hints wisely - Click the hint button to reveal a correct number (limited to 3 per game)
  5. Win the game - Fill all cells correctly to win!

Difficulty Levels

  • Easy - 30 cells removed (more clues)
  • Medium - 40 cells removed (balanced challenge)
  • Hard - 50 cells removed (fewer clues)

Tips

  • Start with rows, columns, or boxes that have the most numbers filled in
  • Use the process of elimination to determine which numbers fit
  • Look for cells where only one number is possible
  • Use hints sparingly - they’re limited to 3 per game
  • If you make 3 mistakes, the game ends

Features

  • Click on any empty cell to select it
  • Use the number pad to enter digits 1-9
  • Initial clues (shown in gray) cannot be changed
  • Selected cells are highlighted in blue
  • Correct answers appear in green, wrong answers in red
  • New Game button starts a fresh puzzle
  • Change difficulty at any time to start a new puzzle