Battle of Sudoku: A Multiplayer Sudoku Showdown
Love Sudoku? Want to compete against friends or teams? Battle of Sudoku is a multiplayer version of the classic puzzle game. 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.
Game Setup:
Before starting, select a difficulty level (1-6, 1 being easiest, 6 hardest). This determines the number of pre-filled digits, creating a shared puzzle for all players. The game options also include a setting: "Show the correct numbers of your opponent."
Gameplay Modes:
- Show Correct Numbers: Each correctly placed number earns points, and players can't use a number already placed by another player. Be the first to get it right!
- Hide Correct Numbers: Players cannot see each other's correct numbers. This allows for multiple players to earn points with the same number.
Time-Outs:
Incorrectly placed numbers result in a time-out (default 30 seconds, configurable in options), preventing the player from making further moves while others continue.
Scoring:
Correct numbers earn points based on the difficulty level; higher levels yield more points per correct number. Incorrect numbers deduct half the points you would have earned for a correct placement.
Winning:
The game ends when the puzzle is solved. The player with the most points wins. If "Show Correct Numbers" is disabled, the game ends when one player solves the puzzle, though this doesn't grant extra points; other players can still win by making fewer mistakes.
Team Play:
Team play allows two teams to compete. Players select their team (1 or 2) upon joining. At least two players per team are required. Points are added to the team's total score, and notes/colors are shared within the team, facilitating collaborative strategies.
Solving Tools:
A toolbar provides tools to aid 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 (Last updated Sep 17, 2024):
This update includes support for various other games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Bea 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, One Player Games Are You a Math Genius?, Pesten With Cards, Find Your Words, Thirty With Dices, Mex With Dices, Word MasterMind, and Poker In Texas.
