A 6×6 Sudoku uses only the numbers 1 to 6. It's the friendliest way into Sudoku for young kids and complete beginners, with the same rules as the big 9×9 grid.
Rules of 6×6 Sudoku
Each row has 1 to 6, once each.
Each column has 1 to 6, once each.
Each box (2 rows by 3 columns, with thick borders) has 1 to 6, once each.
Three 6×6 puzzles with answers
Suitable for ages 6 to 10. Tap "Show the answer" to check.
1
4
4
6
3
5
6
4
5
2
1
2
2
3
6×6 Sudoku #1
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6
3
2
1
5
4
5
4
1
2
6
3
3
2
5
6
4
1
1
6
4
5
3
2
4
1
6
3
2
5
2
5
3
4
1
6
1
5
4
2
1
3
1
6
2
2
3
4
3
5
6×6 Sudoku #2
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1
2
5
6
4
3
4
3
6
2
5
1
3
4
2
5
1
6
5
6
1
4
3
2
2
5
3
1
6
4
6
1
4
3
2
5
1
6
3
4
5
3
2
2
5
3
4
5
1
6
6×6 Sudoku #3
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2
5
1
3
6
4
6
3
4
2
1
5
5
4
3
1
2
6
1
2
6
5
4
3
3
6
2
4
5
1
4
1
5
6
3
2
Tips
Start with a row, column or box that has only one empty square.
Then look for a square whose row and column already hold all but one number.
The boxes are 2 rows by 3 columns, so they are wider than they are tall. Check the box as well as the row.