How to Play Sudoku for Absolute Beginners

This video introduces the game of Sudoku to the newbie. Watch, learn, and then give it a try! After watching the video, check out these EXCELLENT Classic Sudoku Strategy Books:
Solving Sudoku by Frank Longo and Peter Gordon: amzn.to/3cIiG3o
Sudoku Solving Techniques by Sam Aaron: amzn.to/3vnog1F
Solving Sudoku by Gerald Janusz: amzn.to/3pYcBp1
If you are looking for more puzzles, you might want to check these out:
Funster 1000+ Sudoku Puzzles Easy to Hard: amzn.to/35mivqB
Brain Games Sudoku Large Print Spiral Bound: amzn.to/35i90Zp
The Ultimate Brain Health Puzzle Book: amzn.to/2Sr0gxs
Check out all the other great Sudoku books on Amazon, and also make sure to visit the New York Times Puzzle page (its free)....and most of all, have fun!!!
If you have never played the game and want to know how, this is the tutorial to watch. Once you understand the basic structure of the puzzle, and the simple rules of the game, then you are ready to try your hand at beginner level "easy" puzzles. Watch my follow along episodes where I take you through the step by step method of solving a puzzle. There is no math involved in Sudoku, only logical reasoning. Playing Sudoku is a great way to keep your mind sharp and your reasoning skills honed.
For more easy level videos, please watch my Follow Along Episodes with the New York Times puzzle section:
Follow Along Episode 01 is at: • Episode #1: How to Sol...
Follow Along Episode 02 is at: • Episode #2: How to Sol...
Follow Along Episode 03 is at: • Episode #3: How to Sol...
Follow Along Episode 04 is at: • Episode #4: How to Sol...
Follow Along Episode 05 is at: • Episode #5: How to Sol...
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[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

If you ONLY want the rules, here is an updated quick start review of the rules in under 1 minute and 30 seconds, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vdqGhnoZxnnZI

[@leaho3308]

i came across this video in December of 2019 i have always wanted to play this but as i have a learning disability i could never get the hang of it till i seen this video and now i cant get enough of Sudoku thank you so much for this very detailed step by step video

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

@@leaho3308 Thank you for your kind comment, I appreciate it, good luck to you!

[@sachindhimal5390]

THANK YOU MAM FOR HELPING NOW I CAN PLAY MY FIRST SUDOKU PUZZLE BY KNOWING THE RULE.

[@lyndaleetqpv]

I've knotted out twice already

[@PoojaSharma-mn9zl]

Help me to solve this kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWa2g5SEpb9sZqs

[@blockify]

Them: “does not have anything to do with math” Also them: “it does include logic, which is a branch of maths”

[@pablogates5355]

lol

[@DAK4Blizzard]

They should've specified it has nothing to do with "arithmetic" rather than "math".

[@glw5166]

Logic is philosophy and not math. If I walk out into oncoming traffic, it's logical to assume that I'll get hit by a car. Nothing mathematical about that basic fact. Figuring the odds on whether or not I'll get hit would involve math.

[@lottasunshine1325]

@@glw5166 When I was in college, I took a course in Logical Thinking that was considered to be a math course. Yes, it is a philosophical term, but it's also used to solve math problems, so it's related to math., science and any field that requires reasoning and truth.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@glw5166 no LOGIC IS math. Saying that’s it’s just “philosophy” is not understanding what logic is because logic has consistent answers and patterns just as math is and philosophy is just a way of thinking. You trying to say logic isn’t math is just plain wrong, I have no idea why your comment has 3 likes because your spreading misinformation and nonsense thinking when you say what is or isn’t mathematical reasoning. Math is NOT just calculations of even or odd numbers, that’s just you being ignorant of the expansive knowledge of what math is.

[@oikawaiitoru1949]

omg now I can sleep peacefully my entire childhood has been saved lol

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Sweet Dreams Oikawaii

[@JohnJohn-ke9nh]

😁

[@srivasan1523]

Good

[@munagalbath6408]

😂👍

[@JediWebSurf]

Did you ever learn to play Minesweeper? Might even be more fun.

[@jeffreyrosenfeld7543]

Sudoku is the literal definition of "Its not as complicated as it looks"

[@jastnosj6390]

Lmao

[@the-secret]

But also you only need to think where the numbers is placed eventually

[@HalurLad]

Its not math only logical thinking basically

[@nanjegowda5812]

no, when u start off at first its easy. But the last row in the 9x9 column will get u confused. However, eventually it becomes hella easy.

[@franklix]

Must be on acid to write something so erroneous.

[@s1non971]

Me when I was a kid: ughhh this game sucks Me now: oooo interesting gotta learn this shit rn!

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Same with coffee....we appreciate things differently at different ages! Thanks for the comment!

[@PoojaSharma-mn9zl]

Help me to solve this kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWa2g5SEpb9sZqs

[@mangoflow6443]

Me at 1am 😂 I'm 23 going on 24 April 2

[@danieldrehmer]

It’s a shame that this video is 8 minutes instead of 9

[@MsCeegee3]

😆

[@ljrnation9341]

Came here to learn but now my brain hurts and this is the best vid I've found

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Thanks LJR Nation, I really appreciate that! Keep practicing, your brain will recover faster.

[@kumarappannatarajan6577]

Thank you so much mam. I understood.

[@PoojaSharma-mn9zl]

Help me to solve this kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWa2g5SEpb9sZqs

[@Mr.CreamCheese69]

Yeah seams like thos vid only complicates things imo

[@seaglasssparkles6910]

Use the New York Times. It has easy, medium, hard. Start with easy. Just keep practicing as you improve. You can click so you can see if you chose the right number or need to try again. The more you play, the less you have to depend on that assistance.

[@PhonkyKingGoat]

My little pea sized brain cannot comprehend this

[@davidwavid5907]

Absolutely brilliant and efficient tutorial! I had no clue how to play this game when I tried this several years ago. You've made me unafraid to play it now. Thank you!

[@PoojaSharma-mn9zl]

Help me to solve this kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWa2g5SEpb9sZqs

[@jacquelinedixon3235]

U explained it so simple.i never tried it before but I got it.going to do 1 now

[@Nature-zc3iw]

4:46 how to play sudoku

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

If you ONLY want the rules, here is an updated quick start review of the rules in under 1 minute and 30 seconds, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vdqGhnoZxnnZI

[@Ahmed-ii7up]

Thanks

[@lucha5167]

Avoided this game all my life because I thought it was about math, now that I know im excited to play, so... here it goes.....

[@mygame5719]

How'd you go

[@AwakenSigmaMale]

The other day my mom was playing this and asked me to try, I felt stupid 😅😂😁 but now with your teachings, I’ll buy one booklet from grocery store and try play myself. Thank you for your teachings 🙏 God Bless US all 🙏

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

I'm so glad to hear that, say thanks to your Mom and have fun learning this! Thanks for the comment!

[@hopederosby9516]

Try pennydell puzzles I love their books and I ordered them on their website super-challengers are fun to do

[@monikaprajapati3532]

I learnt from this video to teach my 8 years old son and now we both are enjoying solving suduko ❤️

[@margauxe7149]

I learned minesweeper, now sodoku next is chess 😭❤️

[@siahfishin5295]

Once u start chess there is no end. Chess is the most complicated unlimited knowledge based game out there

[@cloudcastle338]

Lol I learned chess in 3rd grade my elementary school had a chess club

[@alisbeiti7203]

4:54 is when she actually starts teaching how to play sudoku

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Thanks for the comment Ali. I made a short "quick start" how to play video, its only 1 minute and 30 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vdqGhnoZxnnZI hope you enjoy!

[@6xmore887]

Thanks for saving me from headache otherwise I would have skip this channel and never want to learn again. Seems super easy don't know why she makes it so complicated to understand lok

[@vmkarthikn]

Basic infor abt Sudoku kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJu4l5urnduegLs

[@ashley-sv4lo]

thanknu

[@Subllama]

I really appreciated this video! It made me realize how simple sudoku is if we try. I have a hard time wanting to rush like playing solitaire but its relaxing to complete in 5 minutes or so.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and keep at it!

[@melaniehenderson5503]

Brilliant, you have given me a great first lesson. You explained it concisely. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jogo6478]

Play store kept suggesting me a sudoku app sooo now I'm here. It was helpful. Gotta download the app rn :)

[@rafghazi8688]

Bruh me too

[@racheljordan2712]

I've never played this before, I've heard of it a lot but never had a clue how to play, but I've decided to learn because I'm bored af rn & I have sudoku on a newspaper here w me rn. At 5:07 of this video, the game suddenly dawned on me all at once & I suddenly understand how it works & I'm baffled at how easy that was for me to catch onto 'cause I've NEVER liked the idea of sudoku & the idea of tryna understand it has always intimidated me.

[@sallyhess1401]

This woman is awesome and I’m thinking she might be a teacher. Well, she is because she is teaching very very clearly here. I so appreciate that and thank you.

[@tyrellmalumbete5194]

Does the title really need "absolute beginners " 😂

[@lillyboo1061]

Well that don't say it's still ok

[@whathaswings]

yrs

[@whathaswings]

yes*

[@starchaser5331]

Yes I really do need it

[@h.hholmes.492]

Yes

[@CatzlovichCatnipAndCabbages]

Simple, never bothered even trying to learn how to solve one of these puzzles because I thought it had something to do with math, and I am terrible at math, but this video straightened everything out for me, thanks for the lesson.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Learn Something New Every Day, right? Thanks for the comment!

[@spareaccount5782]

Thank you so much , I absolutely had no idea how to play this until I saw your video, learnt something new 😊😊😊😊

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad I could help and I appreciate your kind comment. Stick with it and get better as you train your brain...and enjoy the challenge!

[@ninnikins4768]

Agreed

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[@Jerry__________]

I just heard about sudoku after a video saying the word sudoku so I just searched that word up and yeah I’m now here learning how to play a game

[@sarahbarns5662]

I’m 37yo and didn’t know how to play Suduko till now. My sister and Dad play but because they’re maths people I thought I wouldn’t understand. Thankyou It’s so simple 🤪 but you explained it so well. I have a newspaper in front of me. Looking forward to giving it a crack

[@orexorex175]

Have just installed this app on my Android. Am an absolute newbie though, never played it before but have repeatedly come across adverts of it. Your tutorial is simply brilliant, simple and uncomplicated. Truly helpful, thank you.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Thanks Orex, enjoy the journey!

[@aylen7062]

As a child I knew how to play sudoku and was good at it, but completely forgot what it was about and now I had to look this up. I always loved numbers and that made me love sudoku.

[@reine2212]

Same lmao

[@basaninicole]

Same 😭

[@danielmarquis5258]

This puzzle is extremely addictive!! I haven't played Sudoku in years and had to watch this video as a refresher.

[@hopperwatson2003]

Thank you, appreciate the simple and clear lesson on terms for puzzle reference and easy how to on playing the game.

[@danielsimpson9761]

4:45 Me:well that's what I've been waiting for you to tell me.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

I have a short 1 minute 30 second "how to Play" if all you want is the meat and no potatoes, let me know what you think of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vdqGhnoZxnnZI Thanks for the comment Daniel!

[@melenadevprasad1856]

Really had a problem understanding in the past but this video is so well explained.. I know I'm gonna enjoy

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad to hear that Melena!

[@Livingsteno]

I’m gonna be starting Sudoku for the first time, tonight at work... while on my breaks and lunch... Good Stuff, Thank you very much and Take Care Out There. 🤟😺✌️

[@oliveirasingson7592]

Ty so much fr making it crystal clear love ur explanation

[@fishnem0]

I am learning this simple game so I can related to my patient and help her out. Thank you for uploading this video.

[@KiaGreenEyes]

THANK YOU!!!!! ♥ I finally understand how to do this puzzle now!

[@amcafee4275]

Great video! I never had a clue how to play this game. Thanks for the helpful tutorial.

[@daphne8077]

Thank you so much! I love the way you explained about how to play sudoku! Thanks alot!

[@Faith-fl4wl]

You're a fantastic teacher. Thanks for the video!

[@MrFallout08]

Omg thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to get into sudoku for years😊

[@remyfernandes7765]

You made it so much fun and easy to learn, thank you 🙃

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Thanks Remy, I appreciate it!

[@tzunni_]

when i was a kid i always see my grandfather playing this game after buying his newspaper. While eating breakfast i always saw him at the livingroom drinking coffee while puttig numbers at the sodoku paper, and i always ask my gradpa how to play this game. Well, i rlly didnt get what he say because I was 5yrs old that time , So now I got curious on this game I want to teach myself how to play sodoku so when me and my grandfather meet again we will compete with each other hehe

[@LIFETHRUAWINDSHIELDDanielTChea]

Thank you You explained it very well. Easily understandable now

[@deborahwilliams3207]

You explained it so well, I can't wait to get started 👍

[@pierrettepelletier8799]

Thank you now I do understand it is very easy as i can see,can’t wait to try ne out.

[@lourdeswilliams3316]

I would to try this game. A friend of mine highly recommended it. And I am already feeling thankful!!

[@pvroeg8539]

Thank you. You explained it very well. I thought I had to add the rows and now see I was totally wrong. Thanks again!

[@ComicalCowboy1911]

This was really straight forward and helpful! Thank you very much! =]

[@fionaherbert7141]

Perfect easy to follow tutorial thank you

[@christianwilson8853]

I use to play all the time when I was younger and I remembered I use to love doing them. Math was my favorite subject in school.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Its great for all ages! Thanks for your comment Christian!

[@debalight4521]

Except it isn't about math. Not Sudoku.

[@vmkarthikn]

Basic infor abt Sudoku kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJu4l5urnduegLs

[@JOrgeXplozion]

Thank you for the video I always wanted to learn this :)

[@patsytaylor9395]

I never have played Sudoku but I am looking forward to doing so. It looks like fun. Your video was very easily understood.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad you enjoyed it, have fun!

[@donnarys1465]

Very very well explained. Thank you!

[@TheSickSicks]

Thank you for explaining this to me!

[@papiyaraha942]

Thank you for your help. May your channel grow more❤️

[@palcal81]

Thanks. You made it easy to learn how to do this.

[@riyad0elb]

Thank you so much for the explanation

[@donald627]

Thank you! Great tutorial! Clear and to the point. You explained it so easy compared to other vids on here. Now, I know what the hell I’m doing….back to the game. lol.

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Thank you donaldcc, I really appreciate that!

[@donald627]

@@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay You’re absolutely welcome!! Thanks to you I’ve gained a new appreciation for the game and have been playing it daily. :-)

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

@@donald627 I'm so glad to hear that, keep challenging yourself, both body and mind, to reach higher and higher!

[@barbsilverton1334]

I wish I had seen this long time ago when I started. It is the easiest understanding of how to do Sodoku.

[@alicemitchell2419]

I had always avoided Sudoku puzzles because I thought they involved math. This video shows me that it is not about mathematics. It was extremely informational for someone who is an absolute rookie. I'm ready to start playing now, and I have subscribed to this channel. Five stars!

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Great to hear that! Start with beginner easy level and work your way up, enjoy the journey!

[@lakemountain3827]

Thank you. this was clear and pleasant to follow too

[@tejrai8224]

Finally I understand this game. Thank you!

[@harshmane458]

After seeing this it made me easy to solve, thank you .

[@ititloga]

Great teaching. Thank you!

[@armandinapoliak6221]

Thank you for your video! I’m a beginner and will try my luck!!

[@geneamorfeldswan1466]

you are an excellent teacher! I am impressed with your clarity

[@genneancroker9925]

Awesome explanation on these puzzle this was my first time learning them thank you so much for explaining them

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad you like them!

[@belindah9790]

Great instructions and descriptions Thank you

[@ziasiddique3172]

A great video. I have seen puzzles like these everywhere but had now idea how to do this. Thank you!

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@anngantt5423]

Never played this 85 years going to try to play it Great Presentation

[@suki1608]

I’m so late to the party. Thank you explaining how to play. I’m excited now the try it.

[@Healing_Moi]

Thank you for this detailed and properly explained tutorial.

[@Kevin_TSS]

Thank you needed this for a subject 🎉

[@mariamarkham4768]

Thank you very much it was so very clear to understand ❤

[@I_Lemaire]

Thank you so much! This is a great channel

[@monalizalagasca6139]

Thank you so much I appreciate your KZbin channel I enjoy it and learning

[@40Marise]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@Kerys23a]

Thank you I started reading newspapers now I can finally do the sudokus.

[@swilli1223]

Thank you for explaining so well

[@JSark-by2ts]

Wonderful tutorial! The pace and delivery of your instructions is very easy to understand. Thank you for the content!

[@ksteel7284]

Thanks, you just taught me how to play.

[@user-ew7ep6ng3c]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@cherylguardino4030]

Thank you your explaining it really made it look easy

[@thehudsonshub]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@cathleenflanagan8999]

I’m going to try it! Thank u😀

[@cheryledwards3730]

Thank you for doing a basic beginning sudoku video.

[@kirankumarm444]

Great, Very Well Explained Thanks a lot.

[@csm2001]

Thanks for the information.

[@MuhammadAli-gh4do]

Very amazing way of understanding Highly Appreciated 👍👍

[@sandraharper8112]

You explained it beautifully.

[@hazelpatterson840]

I love this!! Ty so much!

[@kevinpatterson3640]

Thank you for explaining Sudoku so easily.

[@BrennanMorris]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@hannalou6353]

I would like to note that on 2:18 you said to refer to the rows as A to J, but there has been a mistake because the ninth letter of the alphabet is I. Which means there is actually ten letters to refer to the 9 vertical cells which does not make entirely sense to me.

[@s4odon1]

Hanna, the letter I might be mistaken for the number 1, so they avoided that letter to eliminate the possibility for confusion.

[@chrisbrunt300]

Very well explained, I'll go and give one a go!

[@Unknown4.2]

I watch your video and then I was able to solve Thanks man Love you❤❤

[@MassSurya-cr7sf]

Thank you mam for your clear explanation ☺️❤️

[@jasminevictoria8574]

Tq.. i got some newthing clearly... and first time i got this knowledge

[@Apox2007]

Thanks i now understand sudoko i thought this was extremely hard but no its super easy

[@subhadeepsinha8660]

Thank you. This video is really helpful and Clear about the Concepts related to Sudoko. 👍👍👍

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for leaving a comment!

[@mairahnitsuga955]

I've always wanted to play Suduko but I dont know how,but now I know..Thanks to this video...❤

[@LearnSomethingNewEveryDay]

Glad to hear it!