🎯 Foursquare Sudoku

What is Foursquare Sudoku?

Foursquare Sudoku is a unique 9×9 sudoku variant where only the middle cross pattern is filled. The left, top, right, and bottom middle blocks contain clues, while the corner blocks remain empty. Players must solve the center block to complete the puzzle.

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📋 Foursquare Sudoku Rules

Foursquare sudoku follows the same fundamental principles as classic sudoku, but uses a unique cross-pattern layout with 5 active blocks.

The Foursquare Rules:

Grid Structure:

• 9×9 main grid with cross pattern layout
• 5 active blocks - center plus 4 surrounding middles
• 4 corner blocks remain completely empty
• Numbers 1-9 used in active blocks only

🆚 Foursquare vs Classic Sudoku

Understanding the differences helps you appreciate when to choose foursquare cross pattern over classic 9x9 sudoku.

🎯 How to Solve Foursquare Sudoku

Learn the strategic approach to solving the cross-pattern foursquare variant efficiently.

Step 1: Analyze the Cross Pattern

Study the given clues in the four surrounding blocks (top, left, right, bottom). These provide the constraints for solving the center block.

Step 2: Focus on the Center Block

The center 3×3 block is your main challenge. Use standard sudoku elimination techniques, but remember you only need to consider numbers that don't conflict with the cross pattern.

Step 3: Use Cross-Block Elimination

Numbers in the surrounding cross blocks eliminate possibilities in the center. Look for rows and columns that span from the surrounding blocks through the center.

Foursquare Sudoku Strategies:

• Cross Analysis: Study how the surrounding blocks constrain the center
• Row/Column Traces: Follow rows and columns from clue blocks through center
• Block Interaction: Use intersections between cross blocks and center for elimination
• Pattern Recognition: Look for number patterns across the cross layout

🚀 Benefits of Playing Foursquare Sudoku

🏆 Foursquare Sudoku Competitions

Foursquare sudoku has become popular in speed solving competitions worldwide due to its unique cross pattern and strategic solving approach.

Competition Formats:

• Single Player: Practice solving foursquare puzzles at your own pace
• Head-to-Head: First player to solve the cross pattern wins the round

Solving Records:

Expert foursquare sudoku solvers can complete challenging cross-pattern puzzles in 8-15 minutes! The unique layout requires different strategies than traditional sudoku, making it a distinctive competitive category.

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Start your foursquare sudoku journey today! Whether you're an intermediate player looking for a new challenge or want to master cross-pattern solving, foursquare sudoku offers a unique twist on classic number puzzles.