Battle of Sudoku: A Multiplayer Sudoku Showdown

Love Sudoku? Want to challenge friends or compete in teams? Battle of Sudoku is a multiplayer version of the classic puzzle game. The goal remains the same: fill a 9x9 grid with digits so each column, row, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits from 1 to 9.

Game Setup:

Before starting, select a difficulty level (1-6, 1 being easiest, 6 hardest). This determines the number of pre-filled digits, providing a shared starting point for all players. All players receive the identical puzzle.

Game Modes:

Two modes are available, configurable in the game 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 for that digit.
• Hidden Correct Numbers: Correct numbers placed by other players are not visible. Multiple players can earn points for the same correctly placed digit.

Time Penalties:

Incorrectly placed numbers result in a time-out, preventing the player from making further moves while others continue. The time-out duration is customizable (default: 30 seconds).

Scoring:

Correctly placed numbers earn points, with higher difficulty levels awarding more points per correct digit. Incorrect placements deduct points (half the value of a correct placement).

Winning the Game:

The game ends when the puzzle is solved. In the mode where correct numbers are visible, the player with the highest score wins. If the "Show Opponent's Correct Numbers" option is disabled, the game ends when one player solves the puzzle, though this doesn't grant extra points; other players can still win based on fewer mistakes.

Team Play:

A team play option allows two teams to compete. Players select their team (1 or 2) upon joining. Minimum two players per team are required. Points earned by team members are added to the team's total score, and notes/filled colors are shared among teammates, facilitating collaborative strategies.

Solving Tools:

A toolbar under the puzzle provides tools for solving:

• Pen Tool: Allows adding notes (mini-numbers) to empty squares. Selecting a number already present in a square removes it.
• Fill Mode: Changes the background color of squares (including solved ones).

What's New in Version 1.1.40 (September 17, 2024):

This update supports the following games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Be a 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, Poker In Texas.