Battle of Sudoku: A Multiplayer Sudoku Showdown!
Love Sudoku and want to challenge friends? Battle of Sudoku is a multiplayer version where you compete against other players or teams. The goal remains the same: fill a 9x9 grid with digits so each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits from 1 to 9.
Before starting, choose a difficulty level (1-6, 1 being easiest, 6 hardest). This sets the initial numbers, which all players must solve simultaneously. Everyone begins with the identical puzzle.
Game Modes:
The game offers two modes, selectable in the options:
- Show Opponent's Correct Numbers: Each correctly placed number is visible to all players. Only the first player to correctly place a number earns points. You can't use a number already placed by another player.
- Hide Opponent's Correct Numbers: Correct numbers are only visible to the player who placed them. This allows multiple players to earn points for the same number.
Time-Outs:
Incorrect numbers result in a time-out (default 30 seconds, configurable in options). You're blocked from playing while others continue.
Points:
Correct numbers earn points, with higher difficulty levels awarding more points per correct number. Incorrect numbers deduct half the points you would have gained.
Winning:
The game ends when the puzzle is solved. The player with the most points wins. If "Show Opponent's Correct Numbers" is disabled, the game ends when one player solves the puzzle, but this doesn't grant extra points; others can still win by making fewer mistakes.
Team Play:
Team play allows two teams to compete. Join a team (1 or 2), and once at least two players join a team, they officially form that team. Points are added to the team's total score, and notes/colors are shared among teammates for collaborative solving.
Solving Tools:
A toolbar below the puzzle provides tools:
- Pen Tool: Add notes (mini-numbers) to empty squares. Selecting a number already present in a square removes it.
- Fill Mode: Change the background color of any square (including solved ones).
What's New in Version 1.1.40 (Sep 17, 2024):
This update supports the following games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Bea Quiz Master, What's The Question, Connect The Dots, Drop Your Lines, Know Your Friends, Zombies vs Human, Jewel Battle, Room Bingo With Your Friends, One Player Games Are You a Math Genius?, Pesten With Cards, Battle Of Sudoku, Find Your Words, Thirty With Dices, Mex With Dices, Word MasterMind, Poker In Texas.
