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How to play 4x4 Sudoku
Choose a round of 4x4 Sudoku and settle into its rules. 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. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Fill all cells with 1–4; do not repeat a symbol in any row, column or region. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Before filling a cell, compare the symbols already used in its row, column and 2 × 2 region. A candidate must be absent from all three. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, 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.
For my first round, how do I control 4x4 Sudoku?
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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain 4x4 Sudoku?
For clarity: 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.
When I return, what should I watch out for in 4x4 Sudoku?
Keep this in mind: Notes are reminders, not final entries. A full board only counts as complete when it satisfies every rule.
For a quick reminder, what format does 4x4 Sudoku offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
As a new player, which play mode does 4x4 Sudoku use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
