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- Michael Transactions
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how do i meet the wizard. i hear him behind his door
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Apr 4, 2016 01:48
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- Daikatana Ritsu
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you have to do the "investigate the community center" quest from the mayor first
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- Retarded_Clown_
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Cuck hth
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Apr 4, 2016 01:50
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- Mr.Fahrenheit
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Yeah I told someone a few really basic tips after they said they felt totally lost I'm such a dumbshit
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Apr 4, 2016 03:26
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- trying to jack off
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Yeah I told someone a few really basic tips after they said they felt totally lost I'm such a dumbshit
take it to games
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Apr 4, 2016 03:55
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- trying to jack off
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imp zone poster: man this puzzle is hard lol.
games poster: In my article "How To Play Sudoku", I touched upon the Sudoku strategy to look for a cell in every row, column, and region that can be solved by looking for the only possible choice.
In the example above, the cell circled in red can be solved quickly by looking for the missing number. Count from one to nine. You will notice the "8" is missing. That is the answer, so fill the cell in with an "8".
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Region
At the right we have another example where all the cells are filled in a region, except for the cell circled in red. Again, count from one to nine. What number is missing? The "7" is. Any child can solve for the missing cell when they know the Sudoku rules.
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Using Logic At the left we have a third example of a cell that can be solved using the one and only choice Sudoku strategy. This example is different. Can you find the only choice that will satisfy the cell circled in red?
At first glance you might think that there aren't enough cells filled in to solve it. After all, every row, column, and region has several empty cells.
To solve the cell circled in red, say to yourself, "What number can or can not go here?". Let's try it.
Well a "1" can not go there because cell R5C1 of the same row has a "1" in it.
Well a "2" can not go there because cell R1C5 of the same column has a "2" in it.
Well a "3" can not go there because cell R5C9 of the same row has a "3" in it.
Well a "4" can not go there because cell R5C4 of the same region has a "4" in it.
Well a "5" can not go there because cell R2C5 of the same column has a "5" in it.
Well a "6" might go there since there isn't any "6" in the same row, column, or region. Pencil it in. Continue checking.
Well a "7" can not go there because cell R9C5 of the same column has a "7" in it.
Well an "8" can not go there because cell R5C7 of the same row has an "8" in it.
Well a "9" can not go there because cell R4C6 of the same region has a "9" in it.
Well, sure enough! The cell circled in red (R5C5) has to be a "6" since there isn't any other choice. You solved it!
You will be able to use this simple Sudoku strategy in every Sudoku puzzle, if not at first, then eventually. Some easy Sudoku puzzles may be solved using only this one technique. Usually however, you will need to add a few more strategies.
Sudoku Strategy - Scanning
Susoku Strategy Scanning 2 Numbers
I touched upon the Sudoku strategy called scanning in my article "How To Play Sudoku". You will use this technique to help you solve every Sudoku puzzle from easy to fiendish.
In the example at the right, we have two 8s. If you scan each column that has an 8 as depicted by the two red arrows, you will find three cells where it is possible that an 8 could be placed. They are circled in red.
We know that an 8 can not go into either the top three cells of the middle column, or the bottom three cells because there is an 8 in both the top and bottom region.
Still we do not have enough information to place an eight in any of the three circled cells.
Sudoku strategy scanning 4 givens Now if we already have two of the three cells solved as shown in the graphic at the left, it is easy to solve for the center cell circled in red.
There is only one possible solution. The circled cell must be an 8. Write it in.
When you scan, it is helpful to be systematic in your approach to the puzzle. Scan for all numbers in sequence from 1 to 9 in all directions.
You now have two Sudoku strategies that you can use to solve Sudoku puzzles and games. However, not every puzzle can be solved using the one and only choice and the scanning method. You will eventually find a puzzle where you can not solve any more cells using these two methods. We need another Sudoku puzzle strategy.
The third Sudoku strategy you need is learning the art of candidate elimination.
Sudoku Strategy - Candidate Elimination
In order to effectively use the candidate elimination strategies, you will need to find all of the possible candidates for each blank cell in your Sudoku puzzle.
If you have a computer program like Sudoku Dragon , then you can select an option for the program to show all possible candidates. Simple. This saves a lot of time.
If you are using paper and pencil, I suggest using my free blank grid with candidates form. Use liquid paper for best results to remove candidates from consideration.
In my popular article titled "Can You Use Some Sudoku Tips", I address some common techniques to safely eliminate candidates in cells from further consideration. These include naked and hidden singles, naked and hidden pairs, naked and hidden triples, and naked and hidden quads.
As you may have found, these are not enough to solve every Sudoku Puzzle. So, I want to introduce another Sudoku trick, locked candidates.
Locked Candidates
Locked candidates in a row
Sometimes you will find that a candidate within a 3x3 region is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is outside of the region.
In the example above, we have the situation in the right region as highlighted in red, where we have a row of three cells. The numbers 3, 7, and 9 are restricted to the three cells in this region.
If you will notice, the number 7 also appears in the three cells circled in red.
Since, a 7 must be located in one of the three cells of the right region, it is safe to remove the 7 from each of the cells circled in red.
This example comes from my Hard 2 puzzle.
Locked candidates in a column
Another version of locked candidates occurs when you find a candidate within a 3x3 region that is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is inside the region.
In the example at the right, we find that the right most column needs a 3. The only 3s are restricted to the top two vacant cells in the column.
Since we know that one of these two cells must contain a 3, then it is safe to remove any other 3s in that region. In this case, the 3 that is in the cell circled in red may be eliminated safely.
This example comes from hard 7 puzzle.
For more strategies to eliminate possible candidates, please see my advanced Sudoku strategy articles that will appear below.
Remaining sum
Rule of 1
Rule of K
Rule of necessity
Sum Elimination
Sum elimination
Rule of 1
Range of Totals
Sum Elimination
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Remaining Sum
Limited possible sums
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Rule of necessity
Rule of 1
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Apr 4, 2016 03:59
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- Lumpy the Cook
- Feb 4, 2011
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Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!
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imp zone poster: man this puzzle is hard lol.
games poster: In my article "How To Play Sudoku", I touched upon the Sudoku strategy to look for a cell in every row, column, and region that can be solved by looking for the only possible choice.
In the example above, the cell circled in red can be solved quickly by looking for the missing number. Count from one to nine. You will notice the "8" is missing. That is the answer, so fill the cell in with an "8".
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Region
At the right we have another example where all the cells are filled in a region, except for the cell circled in red. Again, count from one to nine. What number is missing? The "7" is. Any child can solve for the missing cell when they know the Sudoku rules.
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Using Logic At the left we have a third example of a cell that can be solved using the one and only choice Sudoku strategy. This example is different. Can you find the only choice that will satisfy the cell circled in red?
At first glance you might think that there aren't enough cells filled in to solve it. After all, every row, column, and region has several empty cells.
To solve the cell circled in red, say to yourself, "What number can or can not go here?". Let's try it.
Well a "1" can not go there because cell R5C1 of the same row has a "1" in it.
Well a "2" can not go there because cell R1C5 of the same column has a "2" in it.
Well a "3" can not go there because cell R5C9 of the same row has a "3" in it.
Well a "4" can not go there because cell R5C4 of the same region has a "4" in it.
Well a "5" can not go there because cell R2C5 of the same column has a "5" in it.
Well a "6" might go there since there isn't any "6" in the same row, column, or region. Pencil it in. Continue checking.
Well a "7" can not go there because cell R9C5 of the same column has a "7" in it.
Well an "8" can not go there because cell R5C7 of the same row has an "8" in it.
Well a "9" can not go there because cell R4C6 of the same region has a "9" in it.
Well, sure enough! The cell circled in red (R5C5) has to be a "6" since there isn't any other choice. You solved it!
You will be able to use this simple Sudoku strategy in every Sudoku puzzle, if not at first, then eventually. Some easy Sudoku puzzles may be solved using only this one technique. Usually however, you will need to add a few more strategies.
Sudoku Strategy - Scanning
Susoku Strategy Scanning 2 Numbers
I touched upon the Sudoku strategy called scanning in my article "How To Play Sudoku". You will use this technique to help you solve every Sudoku puzzle from easy to fiendish.
In the example at the right, we have two 8s. If you scan each column that has an 8 as depicted by the two red arrows, you will find three cells where it is possible that an 8 could be placed. They are circled in red.
We know that an 8 can not go into either the top three cells of the middle column, or the bottom three cells because there is an 8 in both the top and bottom region.
Still we do not have enough information to place an eight in any of the three circled cells.
Sudoku strategy scanning 4 givens Now if we already have two of the three cells solved as shown in the graphic at the left, it is easy to solve for the center cell circled in red.
There is only one possible solution. The circled cell must be an 8. Write it in.
When you scan, it is helpful to be systematic in your approach to the puzzle. Scan for all numbers in sequence from 1 to 9 in all directions.
You now have two Sudoku strategies that you can use to solve Sudoku puzzles and games. However, not every puzzle can be solved using the one and only choice and the scanning method. You will eventually find a puzzle where you can not solve any more cells using these two methods. We need another Sudoku puzzle strategy.
The third Sudoku strategy you need is learning the art of candidate elimination.
Sudoku Strategy - Candidate Elimination
In order to effectively use the candidate elimination strategies, you will need to find all of the possible candidates for each blank cell in your Sudoku puzzle.
If you have a computer program like Sudoku Dragon , then you can select an option for the program to show all possible candidates. Simple. This saves a lot of time.
If you are using paper and pencil, I suggest using my free blank grid with candidates form. Use liquid paper for best results to remove candidates from consideration.
In my popular article titled "Can You Use Some Sudoku Tips", I address some common techniques to safely eliminate candidates in cells from further consideration. These include naked and hidden singles, naked and hidden pairs, naked and hidden triples, and naked and hidden quads.
As you may have found, these are not enough to solve every Sudoku Puzzle. So, I want to introduce another Sudoku trick, locked candidates.
Locked Candidates
Locked candidates in a row
Sometimes you will find that a candidate within a 3x3 region is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is outside of the region.
In the example above, we have the situation in the right region as highlighted in red, where we have a row of three cells. The numbers 3, 7, and 9 are restricted to the three cells in this region.
If you will notice, the number 7 also appears in the three cells circled in red.
Since, a 7 must be located in one of the three cells of the right region, it is safe to remove the 7 from each of the cells circled in red.
This example comes from my Hard 2 puzzle.
Locked candidates in a column
Another version of locked candidates occurs when you find a candidate within a 3x3 region that is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is inside the region.
In the example at the right, we find that the right most column needs a 3. The only 3s are restricted to the top two vacant cells in the column.
Since we know that one of these two cells must contain a 3, then it is safe to remove any other 3s in that region. In this case, the 3 that is in the cell circled in red may be eliminated safely.
This example comes from hard 7 puzzle.
For more strategies to eliminate possible candidates, please see my advanced Sudoku strategy articles that will appear below.
Remaining sum
Rule of 1
Rule of K
Rule of necessity
Sum Elimination
Sum elimination
Rule of 1
Range of Totals
Sum Elimination
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Remaining Sum
Limited possible sums
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Rule of necessity
Rule of 1
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Apr 4, 2016 04:02
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- Lumpy the Cook
- Feb 4, 2011
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Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!
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I thought this would be a load of retro pixel indie Steam hype B.S. but it's actually a fun time waster. Playing this with a nice hot mug of joe while watching Twin Peaks on the other monitor and having the sun rise through the window behind me is one of the comfiest experiences I've ever had...
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Apr 4, 2016 04:04
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- bawk
- Mar 31, 2013
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imp zone poster: man this puzzle is hard lol.
games poster: In my article "How To Play Sudoku", I touched upon the Sudoku strategy to look for a cell in every row, column, and region that can be solved by looking for the only possible choice.
In the example above, the cell circled in red can be solved quickly by looking for the missing number. Count from one to nine. You will notice the "8" is missing. That is the answer, so fill the cell in with an "8".
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Region
At the right we have another example where all the cells are filled in a region, except for the cell circled in red. Again, count from one to nine. What number is missing? The "7" is. Any child can solve for the missing cell when they know the Sudoku rules.
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Using Logic At the left we have a third example of a cell that can be solved using the one and only choice Sudoku strategy. This example is different. Can you find the only choice that will satisfy the cell circled in red?
At first glance you might think that there aren't enough cells filled in to solve it. After all, every row, column, and region has several empty cells.
To solve the cell circled in red, say to yourself, "What number can or can not go here?". Let's try it.
Well a "1" can not go there because cell R5C1 of the same row has a "1" in it.
Well a "2" can not go there because cell R1C5 of the same column has a "2" in it.
Well a "3" can not go there because cell R5C9 of the same row has a "3" in it.
Well a "4" can not go there because cell R5C4 of the same region has a "4" in it.
Well a "5" can not go there because cell R2C5 of the same column has a "5" in it.
Well a "6" might go there since there isn't any "6" in the same row, column, or region. Pencil it in. Continue checking.
Well a "7" can not go there because cell R9C5 of the same column has a "7" in it.
Well an "8" can not go there because cell R5C7 of the same row has an "8" in it.
Well a "9" can not go there because cell R4C6 of the same region has a "9" in it.
Well, sure enough! The cell circled in red (R5C5) has to be a "6" since there isn't any other choice. You solved it!
You will be able to use this simple Sudoku strategy in every Sudoku puzzle, if not at first, then eventually. Some easy Sudoku puzzles may be solved using only this one technique. Usually however, you will need to add a few more strategies.
Sudoku Strategy - Scanning
Susoku Strategy Scanning 2 Numbers
I touched upon the Sudoku strategy called scanning in my article "How To Play Sudoku". You will use this technique to help you solve every Sudoku puzzle from easy to fiendish.
In the example at the right, we have two 8s. If you scan each column that has an 8 as depicted by the two red arrows, you will find three cells where it is possible that an 8 could be placed. They are circled in red.
We know that an 8 can not go into either the top three cells of the middle column, or the bottom three cells because there is an 8 in both the top and bottom region.
Still we do not have enough information to place an eight in any of the three circled cells.
Sudoku strategy scanning 4 givens Now if we already have two of the three cells solved as shown in the graphic at the left, it is easy to solve for the center cell circled in red.
There is only one possible solution. The circled cell must be an 8. Write it in.
When you scan, it is helpful to be systematic in your approach to the puzzle. Scan for all numbers in sequence from 1 to 9 in all directions.
You now have two Sudoku strategies that you can use to solve Sudoku puzzles and games. However, not every puzzle can be solved using the one and only choice and the scanning method. You will eventually find a puzzle where you can not solve any more cells using these two methods. We need another Sudoku puzzle strategy.
The third Sudoku strategy you need is learning the art of candidate elimination.
Sudoku Strategy - Candidate Elimination
In order to effectively use the candidate elimination strategies, you will need to find all of the possible candidates for each blank cell in your Sudoku puzzle.
If you have a computer program like Sudoku Dragon , then you can select an option for the program to show all possible candidates. Simple. This saves a lot of time.
If you are using paper and pencil, I suggest using my free blank grid with candidates form. Use liquid paper for best results to remove candidates from consideration.
In my popular article titled "Can You Use Some Sudoku Tips", I address some common techniques to safely eliminate candidates in cells from further consideration. These include naked and hidden singles, naked and hidden pairs, naked and hidden triples, and naked and hidden quads.
As you may have found, these are not enough to solve every Sudoku Puzzle. So, I want to introduce another Sudoku trick, locked candidates.
Locked Candidates
Locked candidates in a row
Sometimes you will find that a candidate within a 3x3 region is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is outside of the region.
In the example above, we have the situation in the right region as highlighted in red, where we have a row of three cells. The numbers 3, 7, and 9 are restricted to the three cells in this region.
If you will notice, the number 7 also appears in the three cells circled in red.
Since, a 7 must be located in one of the three cells of the right region, it is safe to remove the 7 from each of the cells circled in red.
This example comes from my Hard 2 puzzle.
Locked candidates in a column
Another version of locked candidates occurs when you find a candidate within a 3x3 region that is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is inside the region.
In the example at the right, we find that the right most column needs a 3. The only 3s are restricted to the top two vacant cells in the column.
Since we know that one of these two cells must contain a 3, then it is safe to remove any other 3s in that region. In this case, the 3 that is in the cell circled in red may be eliminated safely.
This example comes from hard 7 puzzle.
For more strategies to eliminate possible candidates, please see my advanced Sudoku strategy articles that will appear below.
Remaining sum
Rule of 1
Rule of K
Rule of necessity
Sum Elimination
Sum elimination
Rule of 1
Range of Totals
Sum Elimination
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Remaining Sum
Limited possible sums
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Rule of necessity
Rule of 1
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Apr 4, 2016 04:26
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- PleasingFungus
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idiot asshole bitch who should fuck off
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what else does the grass do besides turn into straw?
your animals will just eat it if they wander into it, which makes them not have to eat hay for the day. makes life much simpler if you have a large grass patch in an area your animals will wander into.
also pretend i eq'd jack off's very large post
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Apr 4, 2016 04:37
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- net cafe scandal
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Seems cruel to feed an animal old brown grass when they could be eating the fresh stuff.
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Apr 4, 2016 04:39
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- Lumpy the Cook
- Feb 4, 2011
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Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!
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The only Harvest Moon game I ever played was the GameCube one because I liked the special farm diary articles Nintendo Power did about it.
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Apr 4, 2016 04:42
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- net cafe scandal
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The only Harvest Moon game I ever played was the GameCube one because I liked the special farm diary articles Nintendo Power did about it.
Me too. Probably got my first real taste of comfy from the rainy mornings
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Apr 4, 2016 04:45
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- frank.club
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I love animal crossing
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- PleasingFungus
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idiot asshole bitch who should fuck off
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i have defeated the most fearsome opponent in the game: the octopus.
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Apr 4, 2016 07:00
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- dont skimp on the shrimp
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imp zone poster: man this puzzle is hard lol.
games poster: In my article "How To Play Sudoku", I touched upon the Sudoku strategy to look for a cell in every row, column, and region that can be solved by looking for the only possible choice.
In the example above, the cell circled in red can be solved quickly by looking for the missing number. Count from one to nine. You will notice the "8" is missing. That is the answer, so fill the cell in with an "8".
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Region
At the right we have another example where all the cells are filled in a region, except for the cell circled in red. Again, count from one to nine. What number is missing? The "7" is. Any child can solve for the missing cell when they know the Sudoku rules.
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Using Logic At the left we have a third example of a cell that can be solved using the one and only choice Sudoku strategy. This example is different. Can you find the only choice that will satisfy the cell circled in red?
At first glance you might think that there aren't enough cells filled in to solve it. After all, every row, column, and region has several empty cells.
To solve the cell circled in red, say to yourself, "What number can or can not go here?". Let's try it.
Well a "1" can not go there because cell R5C1 of the same row has a "1" in it.
Well a "2" can not go there because cell R1C5 of the same column has a "2" in it.
Well a "3" can not go there because cell R5C9 of the same row has a "3" in it.
Well a "4" can not go there because cell R5C4 of the same region has a "4" in it.
Well a "5" can not go there because cell R2C5 of the same column has a "5" in it.
Well a "6" might go there since there isn't any "6" in the same row, column, or region. Pencil it in. Continue checking.
Well a "7" can not go there because cell R9C5 of the same column has a "7" in it.
Well an "8" can not go there because cell R5C7 of the same row has an "8" in it.
Well a "9" can not go there because cell R4C6 of the same region has a "9" in it.
Well, sure enough! The cell circled in red (R5C5) has to be a "6" since there isn't any other choice. You solved it!
You will be able to use this simple Sudoku strategy in every Sudoku puzzle, if not at first, then eventually. Some easy Sudoku puzzles may be solved using only this one technique. Usually however, you will need to add a few more strategies.
Sudoku Strategy - Scanning
Susoku Strategy Scanning 2 Numbers
I touched upon the Sudoku strategy called scanning in my article "How To Play Sudoku". You will use this technique to help you solve every Sudoku puzzle from easy to fiendish.
In the example at the right, we have two 8s. If you scan each column that has an 8 as depicted by the two red arrows, you will find three cells where it is possible that an 8 could be placed. They are circled in red.
We know that an 8 can not go into either the top three cells of the middle column, or the bottom three cells because there is an 8 in both the top and bottom region.
Still we do not have enough information to place an eight in any of the three circled cells.
Sudoku strategy scanning 4 givens Now if we already have two of the three cells solved as shown in the graphic at the left, it is easy to solve for the center cell circled in red.
There is only one possible solution. The circled cell must be an 8. Write it in.
When you scan, it is helpful to be systematic in your approach to the puzzle. Scan for all numbers in sequence from 1 to 9 in all directions.
You now have two Sudoku strategies that you can use to solve Sudoku puzzles and games. However, not every puzzle can be solved using the one and only choice and the scanning method. You will eventually find a puzzle where you can not solve any more cells using these two methods. We need another Sudoku puzzle strategy.
The third Sudoku strategy you need is learning the art of candidate elimination.
Sudoku Strategy - Candidate Elimination
In order to effectively use the candidate elimination strategies, you will need to find all of the possible candidates for each blank cell in your Sudoku puzzle.
If you have a computer program like Sudoku Dragon , then you can select an option for the program to show all possible candidates. Simple. This saves a lot of time.
If you are using paper and pencil, I suggest using my free blank grid with candidates form. Use liquid paper for best results to remove candidates from consideration.
In my popular article titled "Can You Use Some Sudoku Tips", I address some common techniques to safely eliminate candidates in cells from further consideration. These include naked and hidden singles, naked and hidden pairs, naked and hidden triples, and naked and hidden quads.
As you may have found, these are not enough to solve every Sudoku Puzzle. So, I want to introduce another Sudoku trick, locked candidates.
Locked Candidates
Locked candidates in a row
Sometimes you will find that a candidate within a 3x3 region is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is outside of the region.
In the example above, we have the situation in the right region as highlighted in red, where we have a row of three cells. The numbers 3, 7, and 9 are restricted to the three cells in this region.
If you will notice, the number 7 also appears in the three cells circled in red.
Since, a 7 must be located in one of the three cells of the right region, it is safe to remove the 7 from each of the cells circled in red.
This example comes from my Hard 2 puzzle.
Locked candidates in a column
Another version of locked candidates occurs when you find a candidate within a 3x3 region that is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is inside the region.
In the example at the right, we find that the right most column needs a 3. The only 3s are restricted to the top two vacant cells in the column.
Since we know that one of these two cells must contain a 3, then it is safe to remove any other 3s in that region. In this case, the 3 that is in the cell circled in red may be eliminated safely.
This example comes from hard 7 puzzle.
For more strategies to eliminate possible candidates, please see my advanced Sudoku strategy articles that will appear below.
Remaining sum
Rule of 1
Rule of K
Rule of necessity
Sum Elimination
Sum elimination
Rule of 1
Range of Totals
Sum Elimination
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Remaining Sum
Limited possible sums
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Rule of necessity
Rule of 1
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Apr 4, 2016 12:08
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- Mr.Fahrenheit
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imp zone poster: man this puzzle is hard lol.
games poster: In my article "How To Play Sudoku", I touched upon the Sudoku strategy to look for a cell in every row, column, and region that can be solved by looking for the only possible choice.
In the example above, the cell circled in red can be solved quickly by looking for the missing number. Count from one to nine. You will notice the "8" is missing. That is the answer, so fill the cell in with an "8".
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Region
At the right we have another example where all the cells are filled in a region, except for the cell circled in red. Again, count from one to nine. What number is missing? The "7" is. Any child can solve for the missing cell when they know the Sudoku rules.
Sudoku Strategy One Choice Using Logic At the left we have a third example of a cell that can be solved using the one and only choice Sudoku strategy. This example is different. Can you find the only choice that will satisfy the cell circled in red?
At first glance you might think that there aren't enough cells filled in to solve it. After all, every row, column, and region has several empty cells.
To solve the cell circled in red, say to yourself, "What number can or can not go here?". Let's try it.
Well a "1" can not go there because cell R5C1 of the same row has a "1" in it.
Well a "2" can not go there because cell R1C5 of the same column has a "2" in it.
Well a "3" can not go there because cell R5C9 of the same row has a "3" in it.
Well a "4" can not go there because cell R5C4 of the same region has a "4" in it.
Well a "5" can not go there because cell R2C5 of the same column has a "5" in it.
Well a "6" might go there since there isn't any "6" in the same row, column, or region. Pencil it in. Continue checking.
Well a "7" can not go there because cell R9C5 of the same column has a "7" in it.
Well an "8" can not go there because cell R5C7 of the same row has an "8" in it.
Well a "9" can not go there because cell R4C6 of the same region has a "9" in it.
Well, sure enough! The cell circled in red (R5C5) has to be a "6" since there isn't any other choice. You solved it!
You will be able to use this simple Sudoku strategy in every Sudoku puzzle, if not at first, then eventually. Some easy Sudoku puzzles may be solved using only this one technique. Usually however, you will need to add a few more strategies.
Sudoku Strategy - Scanning
Susoku Strategy Scanning 2 Numbers
I touched upon the Sudoku strategy called scanning in my article "How To Play Sudoku". You will use this technique to help you solve every Sudoku puzzle from easy to fiendish.
In the example at the right, we have two 8s. If you scan each column that has an 8 as depicted by the two red arrows, you will find three cells where it is possible that an 8 could be placed. They are circled in red.
We know that an 8 can not go into either the top three cells of the middle column, or the bottom three cells because there is an 8 in both the top and bottom region.
Still we do not have enough information to place an eight in any of the three circled cells.
Sudoku strategy scanning 4 givens Now if we already have two of the three cells solved as shown in the graphic at the left, it is easy to solve for the center cell circled in red.
There is only one possible solution. The circled cell must be an 8. Write it in.
When you scan, it is helpful to be systematic in your approach to the puzzle. Scan for all numbers in sequence from 1 to 9 in all directions.
You now have two Sudoku strategies that you can use to solve Sudoku puzzles and games. However, not every puzzle can be solved using the one and only choice and the scanning method. You will eventually find a puzzle where you can not solve any more cells using these two methods. We need another Sudoku puzzle strategy.
The third Sudoku strategy you need is learning the art of candidate elimination.
Sudoku Strategy - Candidate Elimination
In order to effectively use the candidate elimination strategies, you will need to find all of the possible candidates for each blank cell in your Sudoku puzzle.
If you have a computer program like Sudoku Dragon , then you can select an option for the program to show all possible candidates. Simple. This saves a lot of time.
If you are using paper and pencil, I suggest using my free blank grid with candidates form. Use liquid paper for best results to remove candidates from consideration.
In my popular article titled "Can You Use Some Sudoku Tips", I address some common techniques to safely eliminate candidates in cells from further consideration. These include naked and hidden singles, naked and hidden pairs, naked and hidden triples, and naked and hidden quads.
As you may have found, these are not enough to solve every Sudoku Puzzle. So, I want to introduce another Sudoku trick, locked candidates.
Locked Candidates
Locked candidates in a row
Sometimes you will find that a candidate within a 3x3 region is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is outside of the region.
In the example above, we have the situation in the right region as highlighted in red, where we have a row of three cells. The numbers 3, 7, and 9 are restricted to the three cells in this region.
If you will notice, the number 7 also appears in the three cells circled in red.
Since, a 7 must be located in one of the three cells of the right region, it is safe to remove the 7 from each of the cells circled in red.
This example comes from my Hard 2 puzzle.
Locked candidates in a column
Another version of locked candidates occurs when you find a candidate within a 3x3 region that is restricted to one row or column. When this occurs you can safely remove that candidate from the remaining cell(s) in that row or column that is inside the region.
In the example at the right, we find that the right most column needs a 3. The only 3s are restricted to the top two vacant cells in the column.
Since we know that one of these two cells must contain a 3, then it is safe to remove any other 3s in that region. In this case, the 3 that is in the cell circled in red may be eliminated safely.
This example comes from hard 7 puzzle.
For more strategies to eliminate possible candidates, please see my advanced Sudoku strategy articles that will appear below.
Remaining sum
Rule of 1
Rule of K
Rule of necessity
Sum Elimination
Sum elimination
Rule of 1
Range of Totals
Sum Elimination
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Remaining Sum
Limited possible sums
Rule of 1
Rule of necessity
Rule of necessity
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- Plebian Parasite
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my cool tip is: once you get the kitchen you can use the fridge as a chest and the cooking area will pull from it's inventory for recipes.
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- Michael Transactions
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how do you level up? like if i wanted to level up mining, would i bang on some rocks all day?
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- lesbian baphomet
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yeah afaik the fastest way is just break as many rocks as possible. selling mining items like gemstones might give a little exp too?
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Required by his programming!
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yeah afaik the fastest way is just break as many rocks as possible. selling mining items like gemstones might give a little exp too?
i think it's only ore rocks that help actually. i could be wrong on that though.
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