Instructions & Guide

1. Sudoku Rules

Fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits from 1 to 9 without repeating any number.

2. Note Taking & Pencil Marks

Toggle "Notes Mode" to annotate candidate digits in empty cells. Notes automatically clear as confirmed numbers are entered.

3. Smart Hints & Validation

Stuck on an expert board? Click "Hint" for logic-based clues, or enable "Highlight Duplicates" for instant conflict alerts.

4. Four Difficulty Tiers

Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. Puzzle layouts are generated uniquely with guaranteed single-solution validity.