If you are a fan of Sudoku, you will probably enjoy this good puzzle. But with so many versions of Sudoku and difficulty levels, it is easy to get confused. Share this article Share this article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy link Link copied Bookmark Comments
Whether you're a seasoned Sudoku player, a complete beginner, or looking to improve your puzzle-solving skills, this clever number-based method can literally transform your game.
Sudoku is a popular number puzzle in which the numbers one through nine are arranged on a 9×9 grid, divided into nine 3×3 sections. The goal of this mental exercise is to fill the grid with numbers so that each digit appears exactly once in each row, column, and section.
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However, it is not surprising that the game can sometimes be difficult, especially when trying to play more complex variants. That is why the experts at Smart Hobbies shared the perfect strategy in a YouTube video. Their method promises to solve even the most “extreme” Sudokus.
The expert shows that once you have created a solid foundation for the puzzle and determined the numbers given to you, certain sections are left with only the possible values of “one,” “two,” or “three,” prompting him to write these numbers down as small notes inside those squares.
He uses this approach throughout the puzzle, writing down all the remaining number options.
He advises viewers: “Do this as many times as it takes to make sure that no matter how often you do it, you will still have a problem across the entire block,” the Mirror reports.
So when you are faced with a triple number possibility, you will notice that the puzzle cannot be solved using only three digits, and this is where your extra digit, nine, becomes crucial. He calls this a three-digit didgon. It is also called a chromatic pattern, where you highlight the cells in different colors, because now you can look at the puzzle and learn how to solve it.
He added: “I love collecting all these marks. The more you clear away the clutter, the closer you are to solving the puzzle and finishing.”
Other gamers flocked to thank him for this helpful tip in the comments. One user wrote, “This solution clarified the three-digit oddigon for me. I’ve seen other puzzles with four-block oddigons, all 123 diagonally. I thought the four blocks had to be “diagonal 123,” but this puzzle shows that the last diagonal is all that’s needed to solve it. Great educational puzzle.”
Another person added: “These techniques take time to learn and master.
“I can say that being able to mark the corners and center and color the blocks really helps me solve problems. I now feel more confident solving difficult puzzles.”
Another person said the stunt was “brilliant.”
They wrote: “Even the best online Sudoku solvers don't have this feature. Kudos to you sir and thank you!”
The online program used to play this version of Sudoku is called SudokuPad.
He also combines this with a tool called Pretzaal, which allows him to mark up the puzzle and add color.
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