Simple Sudoku Rules
The basic idea of Sudoku is to fill in all of the blank cells on
the game board so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the
digits from 1 to 9 only once. Sudoku games can be solved using logic,
meaning that you should never have to make guesses if you use the
For some good introductory information about the history of Sudoku games
and some effective game playing strategies, take a look at
Wikipedia's Sudoku page.
Free Online Sudoku Game
If you would like to play Sudoku XP without having to download the software, please try
our free online Sudoku that can be played inside of your web
browser using Java technology.
How to Download Sudoku XP
To download the Sudoku XP puzzle game, follow these steps:
- Click on the Sudoku XP setup program link: Sudoku XP Setup
- A small window will appear on the screen asking if you want to "Run" or "Save" the Sudoku setup file. Select the "Run" option.
- Once the Sudoku progam is downloaded, the setup program will begin. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- After the game is installed, you can start the puzzle game by clicking on the Sudoku XP icon on your Windows desktop.
Sudoku Playing Instructions
The Sudoku XP game screen is divided into three sections.
The left edge of the screen consists of buttons numbered 1 to 9, along with
an "erase" button at the bottom-left of the screen. These buttons allow you
to select the "active digit" that you want to place onto the game board.
The middle of the screen is where the Sudoku game board is located. When you
start a game, some cells will already have gray-colored numbers in them.
These numbers are the fixed cells that you cannot change. The remaining
blank cells are where you will be able to place your desired numbers.
The right side of the screen contains your current play time and difficulty
setting. There are also some buttons for pausing the game, resetting the puzzle
game board, activating the help screen, and popping up the game options menu.