Little Sudoku

Mistakes: 0. Hints: 0.

Size

Mitsy's honey jar

0 of 10 spoonfuls

Win a game and Mitsy gets some honey.

Handbook and rules

Game guide and details

Everything you need to know about Little Sudoku.

About Little Sudoku

Little Sudoku is the number-placing puzzle on a smaller grid. Fill every square so that each number appears once in every row, once in every column and once in every box. It is a mini Sudoku for beginners.

There is no clock. The 4 x 4 grid takes a few minutes and is a friendly way to learn the idea. The 6 x 6 grid is a little more of a puzzle. Every puzzle has exactly one answer, and you never need to guess.

  • Small grids
  • Free to play
  • Phone, tablet and computer

How to play

  1. Tap an empty square, then tap a number below the grid. On a keyboard, move with the arrow keys and type the number.
  2. Each row, each column and each box must hold every number once. Boxes are the thicker outlined blocks.
  3. If a number does not belong, the square is marked and Mitsy says so. It counts as a mistake, and you can change it.
  4. Stuck? The Hint button fills one square for you.
  5. Fill every square correctly to finish.

Mitsy's cosy tips

Friendly hints for Little Sudoku

  • Start with a row, column or box that is almost full.
  • Look at which number is missing, then find where it can go.
  • A square with only one possible number is the next one to fill.
  • Mitsy's tip: write the answers to small questions in your head, one square at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Simple answers for a calm play session

Is there only one answer?

Yes. Each puzzle is checked as it is made, so exactly one solution fits.

How does the honey work?

Mitsy adds up your mistakes and hints. None at all gives three spoonfuls, one or two gives two, and more gives one. Ten spoonfuls fill his jar.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Your scores and honey stay in your browser, and nothing is sent to us.

Do I need to download anything or sign up?

No. It runs in your browser, with no accounts.

Is this good for learning Sudoku?

Yes. The rules are exactly the same as the full 9 x 9 puzzle, only on a smaller grid, so it is an easy way to learn.

More games to try