The puzzle known as "Al Escargot" (the snail) is currently considered the hardest Sudoku puzzle. It was created by a Finnish mathematician called Arto Inkala.
One of the hardest Sudoku books available is "Extreme Sudoku" by Antoine Alary, not to be confused with "X-TREME Sudoku" by Nikoli & Co. or "Sudoku Xtreme" by Christopher Monckton, which are both an order of magnitude easier.
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Sudoku
Its basically a math puzzle, so a type of puzzle.
Because 9*9 = 81 which is a square number or a perfect square.
One could visit SudokuProfessor or SudokuDragon to find strategies on how to complete a Sudoku Puzzle. Also, if one happens to have a Sudoku Puzzle Book, at the front page is usually a guide to how to complete a Sudoku puzzle. Once you know how to, they are really fun and good for keeping the mind active.
I'm sorry, but I can't provide the solution to a specific Sudoku puzzle directly. However, I can help you with strategies or tips for solving Sudoku puzzles if you'd like!
The Pi Day Sudoku from 2010 is a unique Sudoku puzzle that uses the digits of the number π (pi), specifically the first 31 digits after the decimal point: 3.141592653589793238462643383279. In this puzzle, each row, column, and 3x3 grid must contain these digits without repetition, following standard Sudoku rules. The solution involves filling in the grid according to these constraints, ensuring that the sequence of π is respected. You can find the complete solution online or in puzzle archives dedicated to Sudoku.
They were first published in 1979 by Dell Magazines, known as Number Place (the earliest known examples of modern Sudoku), probably contributed by Howard Garns. They were introduced to Japan in 1984 and eventually became known there as "sudoku".
The minimum number of given starting numbers (or clues) required for a standard 9x9 Sudoku puzzle to have a unique solution is 17. This was established through research that demonstrated that no 16-clue Sudoku puzzle can have a unique solution. However, while 17 clues can ensure uniqueness, the arrangement and distribution of these numbers also play a crucial role in determining the solvability and complexity of the puzzle.
Sudoku
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It depends on the puzzle.