Easy Little Killer Sudoku

New to Little Killer Sudoku? Easy puzzles are designed to teach the core constraint with minimal complexity. Each puzzle uses simpler configurations so you can focus on understanding the rule before anything else.

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What to expect at Easy level

Easy Little Killer Sudoku puzzles are calibrated so the variant constraint alone is often enough to reveal cells directly. You'll rarely need to look beyond a single unit at a time. Mistakes are easy to catch because the constraint violations are obvious.

Recommended for players who have never tried Little Killer Sudoku before, or those who prefer a relaxed, confidence-building experience.

Difficulty overview

LevelCluesTechniques neededAvg. time
Easy ManyBasic elimination5–10 min
Medium ModerateSingles, pairs10–20 min
Hard FewAdvanced logic20–40 min
Expert MinimalFull mastery40+ min

About Little Killer Sudoku

Difficulty
★★★★☆
4/5
Constraint Type
Outside Clues
Typical Givens
0–6 given digits
Avg. Solve (Easy)
14 min

Little Killer Sudoku places clues outside the grid along with a diagonal arrow. The arrow points to a diagonal stripe of cells, and the clue gives the sum of all digits along that diagonal. Unlike standard Killer Sudoku cages, digits CAN repeat on Little Killer diagonals as long as they don't violate the row/column/box rules. This makes the arithmetic different from standard cage solving.

Solving Techniques for Easy Level

Technique Description Level
Diagonal Enumeration For each clue, enumerate all combinations of N digits (allowing repeats, 1–9) that sum to the clue value. Beginner
Repeating Digits Allowed Unlike Killer cages, Little Killer diagonals can repeat digits as long as standard row/column/box uniqueness is preserved. Beginner

Ready to go deeper? Try Medium Killer Sudoku to unlock Intermediate techniques.

Average Solve Time by Difficulty

Easy
14 min
Medium
28 min
Hard
55 min
Expert
88 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'diagonal' here?
A Little Killer diagonal is a sequence of cells running diagonally from an outside arrow clue, in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Can the sum repeat any digit?
Yes — digits can repeat on a Little Killer diagonal, unlike Killer cages.
Are given digits provided inside the grid?
Some puzzles include a few given digits; others provide only the outside clues.