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Samurai Sudoku

Samurai Sudoku links five classic grids together, with shared overlap boxes that must satisfy both grids.

Related Sudoku variants

These pages cover related formats and alternate names for this puzzle type.

Five Grid Sudoku Five Grid Sudoku is the Samurai format: five linked boards with overlap boxes that connect the puzzle. Killer Sudoku Killer Sudoku combines classic regions with arithmetic cages. Use the cage totals to narrow candidates before placing digits. Difficult Sudoku Difficult Sudoku puzzles are built for solvers who want tougher boards and advanced pattern practice. Sudoku Variants Browse Sudoku X, Killer Sudoku, Mini Sudoku, Samurai Sudoku, and related formats.