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6x6 Sudoku
6x6 Sudoku adds more variety while staying faster than a full 9x9 board.
Related Sudoku variants
These pages cover related formats and alternate names for this puzzle type.
Mini Sudoku
Mini Sudoku keeps the same logic in a compact grid, making it useful for fast practice or newer players.
4x4 Sudoku
4x4 Sudoku keeps the core logic compact for quick practice, newer players, and short puzzle breaks.
Easy Sudoku
Start with a beginner-friendly puzzle and use candidates, error checking, or human-style solving steps when you want help learning the pattern.
Sudoku Variants
Browse Sudoku X, Killer Sudoku, Mini Sudoku, Samurai Sudoku, and related formats.