Sudoku is a number puzzle with no math, only logic. This version starts small, so kids can learn the rules on a 4 by 4 grid and then move up to 6 by 6 and the classic 9 by 9. Each puzzle has one solution and each game is new.
Play sudoku for kids online
How to play
- Every row, every column and every box needs each number once.
- Tap an empty square, then tap a number. On a keyboard, just type it.
- A number turns red if it repeats. Press Hint if you need one filled in.
Choose a level
- Easy, 4 by 4: numbers 1 to 4. The best way to learn the rules.
- Medium, 6 by 6: numbers 1 to 6 with boxes of 3 by 2.
- Hard, 9 by 9: the classic puzzle with numbers 1 to 9.
How to help a beginner
- Start with the row, column or box that has the fewest empty squares.
- Ask: which number is missing here?
- Praise the thinking, not the speed. The timer is only for fun.
Prefer paper?
See our printable sudoku puzzles.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What age can kids start sudoku?
Many kids can solve 4 by 4 puzzles from about 6 or 7. The 9 by 9 level usually suits ages 10 and up.
Does sudoku teach math?
It uses numbers as symbols, so there is no adding. It builds logic, focus and careful checking, which all help in math.
Do we need an account?
No. No sign-up is needed and no child data is collected.
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