The Sudoku Game
BGG rank
BGG #30,082
BGG rating
4.5

The Sudoku Game

2005

Rules assistance for The Sudoku Game

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 1–4 players
  • 10 min
  • 9+
  • Complexity 2.9/5

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The Sudoku Game is a board game released in 2005 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Pattern Building.

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About the game

Players must complete a partially filled number grid so that each column, row and square includes the numbers 1 to 9 but, only once in each! The Sudoku Game delivers an exciting added dimension - not only can you play by yourself but, up to 4 players can play, solving the same puzzles simultaneously. Each player has their own set of the same 100 puzzles varying in difficulty from “Junior” to “Samurai”. You can also choose from several gameplay variants: “Taimu” (Beat the Clock); “Ichiban” (First to Finish); and “Hinto” (Reveal) where players can choose to obtain clues in exchange for a points deduction. In any variant, a player having completed the puzzle can call “Sudoku!” But players need to be wary of calling “Sudoku!” too soon as an incorrect solution will result in a points penalty. In addition to 4 sets of 100 puzzles, the game incorporates a timer, solutions and 3 sets of clues (revealing corners, top lines and bottom lines, for the “Hinto” game variant).

Publishers

  • Parker Brothers
  • Hasbro
  • Winning Moves Germany
  • Winning Moves UK Ltd.
  • KOSMOS
  • Identity Games International B.V.

Questions and answers

The Sudoku Game supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.