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Logical deduction

Axiom Sudoku

Fill every empty cell with a digit from 1 to 9 so that each row, each column and each 3 by 3 box contains every digit once. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, reachable by logic.

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Rules

  1. Each row holds the digits 1 to 9 once.
  2. Each column holds the digits 1 to 9 once.
  3. Each 3 by 3 box holds the digits 1 to 9 once.
  4. Given digits are fixed. A repeated digit is marked as a conflict.
  5. The puzzle is solved when the grid is full with no repeats.

How to play, step by step

  1. One of each. Every row, column and box needs the digits 1 to 9 exactly once.
  2. Find the only option. An empty cell whose row, column and box already use eight digits can hold only the ninth.

Controls

  • Tap a cell, then a digit on the pad
  • Notes mode (or Shift with a digit) writes small candidates
  • Arrow keys move, 1 to 9 place, Backspace erases, N toggles notes
  • Z to undo, Y to redo, H for a hint

Difficulty and levels

Easy puzzles fall to naked singles, medium ones need hidden singles, hard ones pairs or triples, expert ones an X-Wing or Swordfish, and master ones go beyond them. Every puzzle has exactly one solution.

Axiom Sudoku: frequently asked questions

Is Axiom Sudoku free to play?
Yes. Axiom Sudoku is free in the browser with no account, no download and no ads. Your progress is saved on your device.
How do you play Axiom Sudoku?
Each row holds the digits 1 to 9 once. Each column holds the digits 1 to 9 once. Each 3 by 3 box holds the digits 1 to 9 once. Given digits are fixed. A repeated digit is marked as a conflict. The puzzle is solved when the grid is full with no repeats.
How do the levels and difficulty work in Axiom Sudoku?
Easy puzzles fall to naked singles, medium ones need hidden singles, hard ones pairs or triples, expert ones an X-Wing or Swordfish, and master ones go beyond them. Every puzzle has exactly one solution.
Can I play Axiom Sudoku on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Axiom Sudoku works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is there a daily Axiom Sudoku puzzle?
Yes. Every day there is a new daily puzzle, the same for every player, alongside unlimited numbered levels.

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