Sudoku is a mathematical logic game originated in Switzerland in the 18th century. It is widely loved in the world today and is called “sudoku puzzles”.
1. Game Rules
The Sudoku board is usually a 9×9 grid. This grid is divided into nine 3×3 small grids. At the beginning of the game, some grids have been filled with numbers between 1 and 9. Players need to fill in the blank grids with numbers 1 to 9 so that the nine numbers 1 to 9 appear only once in each row, column and small grid. This seemingly simple rule contains infinite possible combinations and complex logical relationships.
2. Benefits of the game
1. Improve logical ability
– Each step of filling in numbers requires strict logical reasoning. Players must comprehensively consider the existing numbers in the rows, columns and small grids to determine the numbers in the blank grids. For example, when eight numbers from 1 to 8 have appeared in a row, the remaining number must be filled in the blank space of the row. This kind of logical thinking training is very beneficial for solving various problems in daily life and study and work.
2. Cultivate concentration and patience
– Sudoku games often take a certain amount of time to complete. During the game, players need to focus on the arrangement and reasoning of numbers without any carelessness. For those who are easily distracted or impatient, Sudoku is a good training method that can help them learn to calm down and focus on one thing, thereby improving the duration of attention.
3. Develop brain potential
– Sudoku has a positive effect on the development of the brain. It constantly stimulates the neuronal activity of the brain and promotes the development of the brain’s cognitive function. Whether it is young people who challenge more difficult Sudoku to tap into the brain’s deep logical thinking ability, or the elderly who keep their brains active by playing Sudoku, Sudoku provides a good opportunity to exercise the brain.
3. Sudoku difficulty level
Sudoku games have different difficulty levels, from simple levels for beginners to high difficulty levels that only Sudoku masters can overcome. Simple Sudoku puzzles usually have more initial known numbers, and the relationship between numbers is relatively easy to find, which is suitable for beginners to familiarize themselves with the rules of the game and master basic problem-solving skills. For difficult Sudoku puzzles, however, there may be fewer initial known numbers and obscure logical relationships, requiring players to use advanced problem-solving skills, such as candidate number method, block elimination method and other complex logical reasoning methods to solve the puzzle.
4. The popularity of Sudoku
In modern society, Sudoku games have become widely popular. It not only appears in paper puzzle books, but also driven by mobile Internet, mobile applications and online versions of Sudoku games can be seen everywhere. Sudoku championships are held every year around the world, attracting many Sudoku enthusiasts from different age groups and different professional backgrounds. They gather together because of their love for Sudoku to show their Sudoku skills and communicate.
In short, Sudoku puzzles have become a popular game from leisure and entertainment to brain training with its simple rules, profound logic and wide applicability.