Sudoku Puzzles For Beginners

Starting your Sudoku journey? Try our Sudoku puzzles for beginners! No prior experience needed! We’ve prepared these puzzles to be accessible and easy to solve using just the basic rules of Sudoku.

Below, you’ll find 2,000 of the most popular beginner Sudoku puzzles selected from millions we’ve prepared. These puzzles have been chosen based on Sudoku players statistics, making them a perfect choice for those just starting out. Play anytime, at your own pace!

What Should You Know Before You Begin?

Sudoku is a logic-based game where you complete a 9x9 grid so that each row, column, and 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 to 9—without repetition. While the game requires logical thinking, it’s not difficult—once you learn the right strategies, you’ll start solving puzzles faster and more efficiently.

Why Start with the Beginner Level?

• Perfect for new players – The puzzles are designed to be approachable and stress-free.

• Learn the game mechanics – Develop essential strategies and learn how to avoid common mistakes.

• No time pressure – Solve puzzles at your own pace, with no time limits.

How to Solve Beginner Sudoku Puzzles?

If you’re new to Sudoku, learning a few basic methods will help you fill in the grid step by step. Sudoku puzzles for beginners are a great way to practice, as each puzzle can be solved using simple logical techniques—no guessing required.

1. Find the Missing Numbers (Single Candidate Method)

The easiest way to start solving a Sudoku puzzle is to look for rows, columns, or 3x3 blocks where only one number is missing. Follow these steps:

➡ Scan the grid and look for rows, columns, or 3x3 blocks that are almost complete.

➡ If a row, column, or block contains all numbers from 1 to 9 except for one, place the missing number in the empty cell.

Example:

If a 3x3 block already has the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the last remaining cell must contain 9.

2. Use Row and Column Scanning (Eliminating Possible Locations for a Number)

Each number can appear only once in a row, column, and 3x3 block. You can use this rule to determine where missing numbers should go. Follow these steps:

➡ Pick a number (e.g., 5) and look for it in the grid.

➡ Mark the rows and columns where 5 already appears—this helps eliminate possible placements.

➡ If only one possible cell remains in a 3x3 block, place 5 there.

Example:

If the number 5 is already present in the top two 3x3 blocks, but is missing from the bottom block, check which columns in that block still have available spaces for 5.

3. Use the Elimination Method (Candidate Analysis)

If you can’t place a number immediately, try considering all possible options for a specific cell. Follow these steps:

➡ Select an empty cell and check which numbers are already present in its row, column, and 3x3 block.

➡ Write down the possible numbers that could fit.

➡ If only one number is possible for that cell, place it there.

Example:

If a 3x3 block already contains 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, the only possible number for the empty cell is 5.

By practicing these simple techniques, you’ll quickly improve your ability to solve beginner Sudoku puzzles and prepare for more advanced levels!

What’s Next? Try a Higher Level!

Once you gain confidence, challenge yourself with a slightly more advanced level. Very Easy Sudoku is the next logical step, helping you improve your skills without a sudden jump in difficulty.

Pick a puzzle and start your Sudoku adventure today!