SUDOKU STRATEGIES FOR BEGINNERS...

Here are a few tips on Sudoku strategy for beginners:

Look for Easy Opportunities First

Every Sudoku grid, when you start the game, comes with some numbers already placed into their correct spaces. This can give you an important head start for completing the rest of the puzzle. When you first start playing a new game of Sudoku, look to see where there are already lots of numbers placed – within a row, column or square. Sometimes the grid will do some of the work for you!

Look to Neighboring Rows

Sudoku is a game of recognizing patterns and spotting opportunities. Over time, you’ll get better and faster and noticing when it’s safe to eliminate certain numbers from consideration – but for Sudoku beginners, the best strategy when you are trying to fill an empty space is to keep scanning through neighboring rows and columns.

Follow Your Momentum

Sudoku is a game of momentum – every time you place a new number, try to follow up on it and keep the momentum going by looking to see what other numbers can be placed. Every time you place a number on the grid, the grid changes and new possibilities are revealed.