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How to Play Arrow Sudoku

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How to play Arrow Sudoku

Open Arrow Sudoku, check the instructions and begin a round. Solve the Sudoku and make the digits on each arrow path sum to the digit in its circle. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

This collection contains 8 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.

Make the controls familiar

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Solve the Sudoku and make the digits on each arrow path sum to the digit in its circle. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

  1. Select an editable cell.
  2. Enter a value using the keypad or keyboard; Notes stores candidates.
  3. Read the region, cage, arrow or outside clues alongside the normal constraints.
  4. Check entries verifies the completed board; Undo reverses your last input.
  5. New puzzle selects another included puzzle.

Controls

Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

A circle 7 may have an arrow containing 3 and 4 when the normal Sudoku rules also allow it. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Common questions

As a new player, what is the goal of Arrow Sudoku?

Solve the Sudoku and make the digits on each arrow path sum to the digit in its circle.

How do I control Arrow Sudoku?

For clarity: Click or tap cells and the digit pad. Use Notes, Undo and Reveal selected. Large boards scroll inside the game.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Arrow Sudoku?

Here is the relevant explanation: A circle 7 may have an arrow containing 3 and 4 when the normal Sudoku rules also allow it.

While learning, what should I watch out for in Arrow Sudoku?

Here is the relevant explanation: A full board must obey every extra rule. Reveal supplies assistance; it is not an earned deduction.

While reading the Guide, what format does Arrow Sudoku offer?

For clarity: This collection contains 8 puzzles. Progress is saved in this browser. The same puzzle can appear again; the collection is not labelled with calibrated difficulty levels.

While learning, which play mode does Arrow Sudoku use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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