More than just a listing of puzzles, Sudoku For Dummies,Volume 3 features a chapter explaining how to solve puzzlesand the strategies involved. Additionally, readers receive allpuzzle solutions in the back of the book. Finally, Sudoku ForDummies, Volume 3 includes a brief history of Sudoku (or SuDoku) for those interested. Descriptions of the puzzles arelisted below.
Circular Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and2 Diabolical)
The rules are similar to the normal 9x9 Sudoku but with someimportant differences. The puzzle is circular for a start, with 8concentric rings. Each ring must contain the numbers 1-8 and eachsegment running into the centre of the circle and through to theopposite side of the circle must contain the numbers 1 - 8 and orcourse there can be no duplicate numbers!
16 x 16 Sudoku (10 included: 3Easy, 3 Tricky, 2Tough, and 2 Diabolical)
The grid is larger at 16 x 16 and solvers must fit the lettersA-F into the grid alongside the numbers 0-9. 16 x 16 Sudoku aremore difficult, take more time and are more infuriating than thenormal puzzles - but just as addictive!