Minimal Sudoku - Puzzle & strategy game

You will never search for a paper puzzle again!

Minimal Sudoku adheres to the core concept shared by all Zero Logic Games, which is a minimalist approach in puzzle games crafted with passion.

This will be the most visually stunning, easy-to-learn, and user-friendly Sudoku experience you've encountered, and it's available at no cost! With four levels of difficulty, an intuitive interface, and all necessary functions right at your fingertips, this Sudoku app is bound to become your favorite. If you need to take a break, simply exit Sudoku and your game will be saved exactly as it appears!

Curious about your ranking compared to other Sudoku enthusiasts? You can check your scores on four leaderboards and challenge yourself, friends, or players from around the globe.

Features:

- Four well-balanced difficulty levels featuring expertly designed puzzles.

- Gorgeous minimalistic design paired with soothing music.

- Save your progress and pick up where you left off.

- Incorporate pencil marks (also known as notes) that automatically add and remove themselves.

- (Optional) Highlight duplicate numbers and errors.

- (Optional) A timer to track how quickly you solve various challenges.

- (Optional) Keep your screen active while engaging in gameplay.

- Effortlessly switch between Cell-First and Digit-First input modes.

- Functionality to undo and redo your moves.

- A night mode that is so appealing you may never want to turn it off.

- Achievements and leaderboards through Google Play Games.

- Track top scores and history.

- Smooth performance across a wide range of devices.

- The universal app looks fantastic on both smartphones and tablets.

#NOTE: Minimal Sudoku is free to play but contains ads. You can opt for Minimal Sudoku Premium to unlock higher difficulty options and eliminate ads :D

If you have a few minutes to spare, you might enjoy playing Minimal Sudoku :)

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My name is Abhinav, and I am the mastermind behind Minimal Sudoku. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Love it? Please share! Not quite what you were hoping for? That feedback is also welcome. My goal is to enhance Minimal Sudoku further, and your insights are crucial to that process.

Made with love and lots of code

Minimal Sudoku: Where Elegant Design Meets Addictive Puzzling Perfection

From the first tap, Minimal Sudoku seduced me with its whisper-quiet sophistication – a masterclass in how less unlocks more. Gone are the garish grids and cluttered interfaces of other Sudoku apps; here, numbers glide onto the board with buttery smoothness, each placement punctuated by a subtle haptic tap that feels like solving on premium stationery. What begins as a quick coffee-break distraction inevitably spirals into hour-long sessions, not because of complexity, but because of its effortless flow. The auto-pencil marks are witchcraft – anticipating candidates before I even glance at a box, then vanishing cleanly when committed. Night mode’s deep charcoal grid with amber numerals became my evening ritual, transforming puzzles into meditative experiences underscored by the app’s gentle, ambient soundtrack.

Beyond aesthetics, its intelligence shines. "Highlight duplicates" saved me from countless blunders without feeling like training wheels, while the seamless switch between Cell-First (perfect for beginners) and Digit-First (speed-solver’s dream) modes accommodated my evolving skill. The four difficulty tiers are exquisitely balanced – "Medium" gently nudges logic muscles, while "Expert" demands razor focus (my 23-minute solve felt like a triumph!). Even ads, when they appear, are unobtrusive banners – never interrupting the eureka moment of a hard-won placement. This isn’t just Sudoku; it’s a tactile, visual, and cognitive massage for puzzle lovers.

Quick Questions Answered:

Q: How intrusive are ads in the free version?

A: Surprisingly respectful! Small banners appear occasionally below the grid—never full-screen pop-ups mid-puzzle. Premium removes them entirely.

Is Premium worth it for casual players?

A: If you play daily, yes! Removes ads and unlocks "Diabolical" difficulty. Casual players may find free tier sufficient.

Q: Does "auto pencil marks" make it too easy?

A: Not at all! It streamlines note-taking without solving for you. You still deduce candidates—it just handles the tedious scribbling.

Q: How reliable is auto-save if the app crashes?

A: Flawless in testing. Reopened mid-puzzle after force-closing to find exact progress preserved, pencil marks intact.

Q: Can I compete with friends on leaderboards?

A: Yes! Google Play leaderboards track solve times per difficulty. Share screenshots for bragging rights (no direct challenges).

Q: Is the timer distracting?

A: Optional and minimalist. Toggle on/off in settings. When enabled, it’s a tiny, non-intrusive counter at the top.

Q: How’s performance on older devices?

A: Silky smooth even on mid-range phones from 2018. True to its name—zero lag, pure efficiency.

Q: Does night mode really reduce eye strain?

A: Significantly! The dark theme with warm-toned numbers is easier on eyes during late-night solves versus bright grids.