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Beginner Sudoku — start here
New to Sudoku? This Easy board is built for beginners — more clues, clearer progress, no account wall.
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Beginner Easy board
Beginner Sudoku rules in one breath
Fill empty cells with digits 1–9. Never repeat a digit in the same row, the same column, or the same 3×3 box. That is the entire game — no addition, no multiplication, no tricks.
Beginner learning path
- Mini Sudoku if 9×9 feels big.
- This page’s Easy boards until finishes feel smooth.
- Easy Sudoku hub + today’s Easy.
- Hidden Single technique page.
- Medium Sudoku when you are ready.
More beginner resources
- Sudoku for beginners (audience guide)
- Tips for absolute beginners
- Beginner strategies
- Full rules
FAQ
- What is beginner Sudoku?
- Beginner Sudoku means classic 9×9 boards with more given digits so new players can finish with simple scanning — mostly Naked and Hidden Singles — before learning advanced patterns.
- Should beginners start on 9×9 or mini boards?
- If numbers 1–9 feel overwhelming, start with mini 4×4 or 6×6. If you already know the three rules, Easy 9×9 beginner boards on this page are perfect.
- How long until a beginner can do Medium?
- Often a few Easy boards — sometimes the same day. Move up when Easy feels automatic (under ~4 minutes without guessing).
- Do beginners need pencil marks?
- Not on the first Easy boards. Add pencil marks when you step into Medium and cannot hold candidates in your head.