Words Ria Rivera
Sudoku or Suuji wa dokushin ni kagiru (meaning, "the digits must remain single") is anything but a boring math problem. On the contrary, it's one of the most exciting and increasingly popular mind games today. Also known as Number Place or Nanpure, the objective of the game is pretty basic: the aim of the puzzle is to enter a numerical digit from 1 through 9 in each cell of a 9?9 grid made up of 3?3 subgrids ("regions"), starting with various digits given in some cells ("givens"); each row, column, and region must contain only one instance of each numeral. It sounds real simple but once you give it a try, you'll find out just how challenging Sudoku actually is.
Sudoku puzzles, aside from being published daily in a number of newspapers all over the world, are also found online. Here's a look at some of the popular hangouts of Sudoku fans in the World Wide Web.
Sudoku is the name of this game
If you're a newbie who's looking for a place to learn the basics, Sudoku (www.sudoku.name) is the way to go. The site is clean, simple, and fuss-free. You get the lowdown on the rules of the game plus a page on tips for beginners to get you started on the Sudoku craze. When you think you're ready to test the waters, try your hand on the different online puzzles the site provides. You can change the difficulty level as you progress, and even set a time limit if you wish. My personal favorite feature is the Sudoku Solver, which can solve any Sudoku puzzle. Just input the given on the grid and wait as the puzzle automatically solves itself!
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