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How to play 4x4 Sudoku
Make 4x4 Sudoku your next activity in the game library. Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
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. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
On one puzzle in this collection, row 1, column 1 has 4 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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of 4x4 Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region.
While learning, how do I control 4x4 Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: 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.
When I return, what example helps explain 4x4 Sudoku?
For clarity: 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in 4x4 Sudoku?
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
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.
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.
