Are you ready to join the world of Sudoku? It's this mind-twisting game that has not failed to mesmerise minds since it first hit the scene. First appearing as "Number Place" in French newspapers, it broke onto the scene in 1986 when Japanese puzzle company Nikoli renamed it "Sudoku," which simply means "Single Number". But for a beginner, Sudoku is not as easy as nailing jelly to a wall. We've got your back with these five foolproof tips that will turn you from a confused novice into a Sudoku sensation.
Imagine staring at a Sudoku grid. You feel as if you are trying to decode the hieroglyphics left over by visiting aliens. First, search for the most obvious opportunities. Look out for crowded squares or nearly-full rows. On easier puzzles, you may find a square 1-7 already filled in. You have only got to figure out where to put 8 and 9. It's like the corner pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, once you've got those, all the rest starts falling into place.
It's purely about the logical elimination of Sudoku. If you have a row that is already populated by 1, 7, 8, 5, 9, and 2, you need to find homes for the rest: 3, 4, and 6. Snoop around the other rows and squares to see what you could eliminate.
Remember that Sudoku isn't a lottery. If you're unsure of some number, then don't give in to the urge to play eeny-meeny-miny-moe. While guessing might be okay when choosing what's for dinner, it's an assurance of failure in Sudoku. The correct number will almost always pop up.
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Glide your eyes over the grid, just like a bored cat. Sometimes the answer you're searching for in one corner is right there in plain sight somewhere else. It might sound a little corny, but it's somewhat close to when you can't remember where you put the keys, you suddenly remember they are in your coat pocket the moment you stop obsessing!
Now, this is where Sudoku really gets interesting. Every number you place is much like dropping a pebble in a pond, it creates ripples of possibilities across the grid. It is kinda like that domino effect but on numbers. That is what is so rewarding about Sudoku, every step you take toward solving the puzzle.
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Sudoku is not just a game, but actually, it's an exercise in using your brain's logic centre. You will experience that satisfying tingling each time you bring order out of chaos, one number at a time. So take a pencil, perhaps an eraser, and get ready to flex your mental muscle. Who knows? You could just be the Sudoku Champion of your corner coffee shop.
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