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How to play 4x4 Sudoku
Take a moment with 4x4 Sudoku before moving to another game. Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Select an empty cell. The original clues cannot be edited.
- Choose a symbol from the number pad, or type it on a keyboard.
- Turn Notes on to record candidate symbols without committing an answer.
- Use Check entries to check your filled values. Hint reveals one value from the verified solution.
- Complete the board, or choose New puzzle for another board.
Controls
Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 3 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of 4x4 Sudoku?
The key detail is this: Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.
As a new player, how do I control 4x4 Sudoku?
For clarity: Tap or click a cell and use the number pad. Keyboard: arrows select cells; digits (and A–G on 16×16) enter values; Backspace erases.
For this browser game, what example helps explain 4x4 Sudoku?
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 1 in its solution. Read the clues on your current board before using that value; another puzzle can need a different entry.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in 4x4 Sudoku?
For clarity: Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
Before I begin, what format does 4x4 Sudoku offer?
For clarity: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For my first round, which play mode does 4x4 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.
