Jigsaw Sudoku
Irregular jigsaw-shaped regions replace the standard 3×3 boxes
Jigsaw Sudoku is fully playable. Choose a difficulty and start solving.
Jigsaw Sudoku (also called Irregular Sudoku) replaces the nine standard 3×3 boxes with nine irregular jigsaw-shaped regions. Each region still contains nine cells and must still contain every digit 1–9 exactly once. The rows and columns rules remain unchanged. The irregular shapes can create very different solving paths from classic Sudoku.
Like all Sudoku variants, Jigsaw Sudoku builds on the classic 9×9 foundation. Every row, column, and 3×3 box must contain each digit from 1 to 9 exactly once. The variant constraint is added on top of these standard rules, never replacing them.
If you're new to Sudoku, start by learning the basic rules and techniques before attempting variants.
Techniques Useful for This Variant
| Technique | How it applies |
|---|---|
| Pencil Marks / Notes | Essential for tracking candidates alongside the variant constraint |
| Obvious Singles | Cells narrowed to one candidate by the combined constraints |
| Hidden Singles | Digits with only one valid cell in a unit after variant elimination |
| Pairs and Triples | Locked candidates exposed by the additional constraint |