| We don't exactly blame you for also joining the | | | | same, Sudoku is a brain-game that tests your |
| ranks of these Sudoku enthusiasts who scour the | | | | reasoning skills and sharpens your mental faculties. |
| daily papers, magazines and books dedicated to | | | | Not only is it fun but so mentally stimulating that |
| the game for clues and tips from expert players | | | | people find it hard to resist the challenge of this |
| and techniques on solving the puzzle in record | | | | addictive past-time that compels one to forget |
| time. | | | | eating on time for the thrill of scoring faster than |
| Even cafeterias and fast-food joints besides | | | | a pal or family member solving the same. |
| breakfast bars are filled with the common sight | | | | Old and young people alike enjoy solving Sudoku; |
| one would otherwise see at street-corners, | | | | beginners may take a little more time than more |
| commuter-waiting areas or doctor's clinics: the | | | | experienced hands do for solving the puzzle, but |
| Sudoko enthusiast busy at solving puzzles from | | | | with regular practice and patience, the logical clock |
| his newspaper, mag or even a book dedicated to | | | | working works for many. Do not expect amazing |
| the game! | | | | results the first time: start by playing the game to |
| The level of complexity of the Sudoku puzzle | | | | understand its concept so you know the logic |
| games depends on the pre-entered numbers and | | | | behind every move you make. This approach will |
| where they have been placed. For example, the | | | | hone your powers of screening and analysis. |
| easiest level is 1 with 6 being the most difficult; | | | | You will also learn correct placement of numbers |
| for beginners, however, it is best to stick to the | | | | in time once you learn how to move e.g. moving |
| ones tagged easy and light by the puzzle makers. | | | | left because it affects the number on the right or |
| It is highly entertaining and stimulates your brain | | | | upwards as it will have an effect on the |
| cells if practiced regularly, thus it is recommended | | | | downward numeral. |
| for all age-groups. Once you try your hand at | | | | Be ready for making slow progress and do not be |
| Sudoku, you are hooked for life! | | | | discouraged by any false moves you may have |
| The domain of radio and TV for entertainment | | | | made; you need to focus on winning the game |
| has fast given way to Sudoku competitions in | | | | only after understanding the way it is played. |
| print and web, where fans of the game are | | | | At the 3rd pointer, you will know be nearer your |
| compelled to make creative use of their leisure | | | | goal with fewer numbers to fill in, so you will be in |
| hours in solving the number-game problem | | | | a better position to determine how the game |
| presented in different levels of the Sudoku puzzle. | | | | should end, but only if you don't pressure yourself |
| Being a game that does not really require one to | | | | about the time-limit. At least, not in the beginning - |
| master any complex mathematical concepts even | | | | sure, work up to timeline of say 30 minutes or so |
| though numbers play a vital role besides logical | | | | after having practiced a few dozen times, so |
| thinking about the placement of a series of 1-9 in | | | | your brain is stimulated and its not tiresome, but |
| such a way that no number is repeated in the | | | | challenging to play Sudoku. |
| same row or column and appears only once in the | | | | |