Rules

Killer Sudoku Rules - How the Puzzle Works

A quick guide to the core rules behind every daily Killer Sudoku challenge.

Core Rules

  • Fill every row with 1 to 9.
  • Fill every column with 1 to 9.
  • Fill every 3x3 box with 1 to 9.
  • Numbers cannot repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 box.
  • Each dashed cage has a target sum.
  • Numbers inside a cage must add up to the target sum.
  • Numbers cannot repeat inside the same cage.
  • Ranking rule: accuracy first, then speed.

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