Battle of Sudoku: A Multiplayer Sudoku Showdown!
Love Sudoku and crave some friendly competition? Battle of Sudoku is a multiplayer version where you compete against other players or teams. The goal remains the same: fill a 9x9 grid with digits (1-9) so each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits.
Before starting, adjust the difficulty (1-6, 1 being easiest, 6 hardest) in the game options. This sets the initial numbers, which all players must solve simultaneously. Everyone begins with the identical puzzle.
Game Modes:
The game offers two modes, selectable in the options:
- Show Opponent's Correct Numbers: Each correctly placed number is visible to all players. Only the first player to correctly place a number earns points.
- Hide Opponent's Correct Numbers: Correct numbers are hidden from other players, allowing multiple players to earn points for the same correct number.
Time-Outs:
Incorrect entries result in a time-out (default 30 seconds, configurable in options), preventing the player from making further moves while others continue.
Scoring:
Correct numbers earn points, with higher difficulty levels awarding more points per correct entry. Incorrect entries deduct half the points earned for a correct entry.
Winning:
The game ends when the puzzle is solved. The player with the most points wins. If "Show Opponent's Correct Numbers" is disabled, the game ends when one player solves it, though this doesn't grant extra points; others can still win with fewer mistakes.
Team vs. Individual Play:
A team mode allows two teams to compete. Players select their team (1 or 2) upon joining. At least two players per team are required. Team points are combined, and notes/filled colors are shared within teams, fostering collaborative strategies.
Solving Tools:
A toolbar provides tools:
- Pen Tool: Add notes (mini-numbers) to squares. Selecting a number already present removes it.
- Fill Mode: Change the background color of squares (including solved ones).
What's New in Version 1.1.40 (Sep 17, 2024):
This update supports the following games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Bea Quiz Master, What's The Question, Connect The Dots, Drop Your Lines, Know Your Friends, Zombies vs. Human, Jewel Battle, Room Bingo With Your Friends, One Player Games Are You a Math Genius?, Pesten With Cards, Battle Of Sudoku, Find Your Words, Thirty With Dices, Mex With Dices, Word MasterMind, and Poker In Texas.
