Battle Of Sudoku

Battle of Sudoku: A Multiplayer Sudoku Showdown

Love Sudoku? Want to challenge friends? Battle of Sudoku is a multiplayer version where you compete against other players or teams. The goal remains the same: fill a 9x9 grid with digits so each column, row, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits from 1 to 9.

Gameplay:

Before starting, choose a difficulty level (1-6, 1 being easiest, 6 hardest). This determines the number of pre-filled digits. All players receive the identical puzzle.

Two game modes are available, configurable in the options:

• Show Opponent's Correct Numbers: Each correctly placed number is visible to all players. Only the first player to correctly place a number earns points. Duplicate numbers are disallowed.
• Hide Opponent's Correct Numbers: Correct numbers are only visible to the player who placed them. Players can earn points for placing the same number.

Time-Outs:

Incorrectly placed numbers result in a time-out (default 30 seconds, configurable). The penalized player cannot make moves while others continue.

Scoring:

Correct numbers earn points, the amount depending on the difficulty level. Incorrect numbers deduct half the points you would have gained.

Winning:

The game ends when the puzzle is solved. The player with the most points wins. In the hidden-numbers mode, the game ends when one player solves the puzzle, though this doesn't grant extra points; other players can still win based on fewer mistakes.

Team Play:

Team play allows two teams to compete. Join a team (1 or 2) upon entering a game. A minimum of two players per team is required. Points are added to the team's total score, and notes/colors are shared among teammates, facilitating collaborative strategies.

Solving Tools:

A toolbar provides tools to assist in solving:

• Pen Tool: Add notes (mini-numbers) to squares. Selecting a number already present removes it.
• Fill Mode: Change the background color of squares.

What's New in Version 1.1.40 (September 17, 2024):

This update supports the following games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Be a Quiz Master, What's The Question, Connect The Dots, Drop Your Lines, Know Your Friends, Zombies vs Human, Jewel Battle, Room Bingo With Your Friends, Are You a Math Genius?, Pesten With Cards, Find Your Words, Thirty With Dices, Mex With Dices, Word MasterMind, and Poker In Texas.