How to Play

Sudoku in three simple rules

Never played before? No problem. Sudoku is easy to learn and endlessly satisfying to master.

1

Fill every row

Each of the nine horizontal rows must contain the numbers 1 to 9 — each number used exactly once, with no repeats.

2

Fill every column

Each of the nine vertical columns must also contain the numbers 1 to 9, again with no number repeated.

3

Fill every 3×3 box

The grid is split into nine 3×3 boxes. Each box must contain all nine numbers once. Solve it when all three rules are satisfied!

A quick example

What the board looks like

Dark cells are the given clues, green numbers are yours, and tiny corner marks are pencil notes.

Using the app

Get going in six steps

Here's exactly how to play inside Sudoku Sally.

1

Start a level

Open the app and pick a difficulty — Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert or Diabolique. Complete a tier to unlock the next one.

2

Enter numbers

Tap an empty cell to select it, then tap a number on the keypad to place it. Tap again to clear a mistake.

3

Use pencil notes

Switch on Notes mode to add small candidate numbers to a cell. Perfect for tracking possibilities on tougher puzzles.

4

Take a hint

Stuck on a cell? Tap Hint and Sudoku Sally fills in the correct number for the selected square so you can keep moving.

5

Reveal the solution

Curious how it ends or want to learn a technique? Use auto-solve to reveal the full completed board instantly.

6

Track your stats

Every finished puzzle updates your stats — times, streaks, achievements and your ELO ranking from challenge matches.

Now it's your turn

You know the rules and you know the app. Download Sudoku Sally and solve your first puzzle today.