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NineCells — Where Sudoku Gets Competitive
Think you're fast at Sudoku? Prove it. NineCells turns the classic puzzle into a real-time multiplayer game where every move counts.
ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
Get matched with real players at your level through ELO-based matchmaking. Win matches to climb from Bronze to Master. No bots, no waiting — just real opponents and a live leaderboard.
6 GAME MODES
• Classic — Pure 9×9 Sudoku, your way
• Zen — No timer, no pressure, just flow
• Blitz — Solve as many as you can before time runs out
• Killer — Cage sums add a new layer of logic
• Time Bomb — Correct = +4s, wrong = −10s
• Speedrun — One puzzle, fastest time wins
• Survival — 3 lives, endless puzzles
DAILY PUZZLE & STREAKS
A new puzzle every day. Build your streak, freeze the days you miss, and compete on the daily and monthly leaderboards.
PLAY WITH FRIENDS
Start a match over FaceTime with SharePlay — same puzzle, same clock, head-to-head. Or send a custom challenge to anyone.
ACHIEVEMENTS & STATS
Earn 40+ Game Center achievements. Track times, difficulty splits, and full session history with rich charts.
WIDGETS, WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES
Daily streak widget, weekly heatmap, full Apple Watch app, and Lock Screen / Dynamic Island Live Activities.
DESIGNED FOR FOCUS
Clean interface, zero ads, zero clutter. iCloud sync, full Shortcuts support and Siri intents. Just you and the grid.
Download NineCells. The online sudoku you've been waiting for.
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What's New in NineCells | Multiplayer Sudoku
1.1.4
May 28, 2026
This update is all about multiplayer: • Fixed matchmaking and connection bugs for smoother, more reliable online duels • Improved sync and stability during ranked matches • Various performance improvements and minor fixes Thanks for playing NineCells!
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