Want to solve Sudoku, but you are having a hard time to solve it? Here are some friendly tips for you. In this article we will talk about the basics of playing Sudoku and we will also talk about the rules that you need to remember. Many people think that this game is quite hard to solve or to play, I think they are just saying it because they didn't read or understand the rules. If you know how to play it and you know the rules, this game will be easy as pie for you, so read the rules carefully.
Anyway for newbies, Sudoku is a puzzle game consists of 9x9 grids and grouped with 3x3 sub grids. The game play is simple you just need to fill each row and column with number 1 to 9 without doubles. Each sub-grid should also be filled with number one to nine and this made this game a bit complicated, but if you will analyze it carefully you will notice the doubles right away. This game is time consuming, but it is a good brain exercise, it will keep your brain active which is good and healthy, that's why many people are now getting interested to Sudoku.
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Did you know that Sudoku was originally from America? It was developed by Howard Ganrs and the game was called "Number Place". It was published by Dell Magazine in 1979. Then in April 1984 the game was introduced in Japan by Monthly Nikolist Magazine, the games was translated in Japanese "Suji wa dokushin kagiru" which mean "the digits must be single", then it was abbreviated by Maki Kaji and called it "Sudoku". After that Sudoku was introduced to other foreign country and the game became popular around the globe. Now that you know something about Sudoku's history, it is time to proceed to the game play and rules.
You don't have to be good in math or you don't have to a mathematician here. All you need is patience to solve this puzzle because Sudoku is time consuming. The game play is pretty simple, as mentioned awhile ago that all you need to do is fill each rows and columns with number without repetitions. What makes it hard? People always want to solve this puzzle quickly, so they end up with confusion and frustration. You need concentration and patience if you really want to solve the puzzle. So relax and focus, so that you can solve the puzzle without the hassle.
How to play? Most players usually find rows, columns or sub-grids with one missing number and they will start filling number from that point. After that you will be able to see more spots where to put the numbers. Then look for boxes, rows and columns with 2 or 3 missing numbers. After that, repeat the steps all over again until you complete the whole grid. Use pencils so that you can erase it anytime.
Sudoku is fun and challenging, I am sure that once you solved one puzzle, you will be addicted with it too.
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