# Sudoku: Sharp Minds Game — Classic Puzzle, Relaxing Hobby

> Classic Puzzle, Relaxing Hobby (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksei Samsonov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-sharp-minds-game/id6746690123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksei Samsonov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695326129)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.3 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Serbian and 3 more
- Released: 2025-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-sharp-minds-game/id6746690123/reviews.md

## What is Sudoku?

Why You’ll Love Sudoku:

1. Improves Memory & Cognitive Skills: Enhances mental clarity and focus, enhances your attention to detail, and short-term memory
2. Relaxing & Fun: A delightful pastime for people seeking mental stimulation
3. Friendly Design: Designed with a user-friendly interface, perfect for all players
4. A Social Activity: challenge your friends or play with family members

Game Features:

• 4 Difficulty Levels: Choose your level, from Easy to Expert, and progress at your own pace.
• Offline Play: Play anywhere, anytime – no internet connection required.
• Unlimited Mistakes: Take your time and make as many mistakes as you need.
• Hints: Get helpful suggestions to guide you through challenging puzzles.
• Notes: Keep track of possible numbers in each cell to make solving easier.
• Achievements: Track your progress and earn rewards for your accomplishments.
• Hundreds of Puzzles: Enjoy a variety of puzzles that will challenge and engage you.
• Undo Move: Mistakes happen – undo any move and keep going.
• Auto Save: Never lose your progress – the game automatically saves your session.
• Statistics: Monitor your performance and celebrate milestones.
• Night Mode: Play comfortably at night with a relaxing dark theme.

How to play Classic Sudoku:

1. Grid Structure: Sudoku is played on a 9x9 grid, subdivided into nine smaller 3x3 grids (blocks). Each Sudoku game board has several cells that are already filled. The more cells are initially filled, the easier the game is. The fewer cells are initially filled, the harder the game is.
2. Objective: Fill the entire grid with digits from 1 to 9.
3. Number Placement:
• Each row must contain each digit exactly once.
• Each column must contain each digit exactly once.
• Each 3x3 block must contain each digit exactly once.
4. No Guessing: Each puzzle has a logical solution that can be reached without guessing.

So, download Sudoku today and experience the benefits of a game that sharpens your mind, improves memory, and provides hours of fun!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12.151 — 2026-08-23

We’ve improved performance and fixed some bugs to make the app run smoother.

### 2.11.150 — 2026-08-19

We’ve improved performance and fixed some bugs to make the app run smoother.

### 2.11.145 — 2026-08-11

We’ve improved performance and fixed some bugs to make the app run smoother.

### 2.11.145 — 2026-08-11

We’ve improved performance and fixed some bugs to make the app run smoother.

### 2.11.144 — 2026-06-25

Small visual improvements and minor fixes.

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## More apps by Aleksei Samsonov

- [CountMe: click, count, track](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countme-click-count-track/id6450860080)
- [BeenGo: Journey Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beengo-journey-map/id6745785710)

All apps by Aleksei Samsonov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1695326129

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