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Mini sudoku
Mini sudoku usually means a smaller house — 4×4 or 6×6 — so a short break still finishes a puzzle. You searched that size on purpose: less glass to scan, faster wins, same “no repeat in a house” idea.
This page loads a live 6×6 grid (digits 1–6, boxes 3×2). Pencil, Check, Hint, Daily, and New puzzle all run on that mini board — not a classic 9×9 wearing a mini label.
When
When to use
Short break; teaching the house idea; you searched mini / 6×6 / 4×4.
When not
When not to
Full hard fight → hard / evil. Killer cages → killer sudoku. Technique deep-dive → x-wing / strategy.
Defaults
Assumptions
Playable board on this URL is 6×6 with 3×2 boxes and digits 1–6. Unique solution. Progress stays in this browser.
Steps
How
- Fill 1–6 so each row, column, and 3×2 box has each digit once.
- Use Pencil for candidates; Check marks conflicts only.
- Hint names a single when you stall — it will not dump the whole grid.
- New puzzle stays on the mini board; open classic difficulty URLs for 9×9.
Worked notes
Examples
- A 3×2 box is missing only 4 → place 4 in the last open cell that can take it
- You finish in a few minutes → normal for mini; step up to easy or medium 9×9 when ready
Watch-outs
Gotchas
- “Mini” is not different rules for children — smaller houses, fewer symbols.
- Printable mini PDF packs are not this page.
- Do not expect five overlapping samurai grids here.
Nearby pages
Compare
Easy classic: easy sudokuHow to play: how to playBigger fight: hard sudokuSamurai: samurai sudoku
Controls
Quick controls
- Hint — a cell/digit, technique name, and short reason.
- Check — flags conflicts without revealing the full grid.
- Pencil — candidate notes for empty cells.
- New puzzle — same difficulty band, fresh seed.
- Daily — fixed local seed for the calendar day.
- Erase — clear the selected cell (not givens).
FAQ
Common questions
Is the board 6×6 today?
Yes. The live board is a true 6×6 with digits 1–6 and 3×2 boxes — generate, check, and hint all use that size.
What is mini sudoku?
Usually 4×4 or 6×6 with matching box sizes — same uniqueness idea, less glass to scan. This page plays 6×6.
Do I need an account?
No email, password, or signup. Open the page and fill cells; progress stays in this browser.
Good for kids?
The shorter grid suits first-timers and younger players. Same uniqueness idea, gentler pace — not a separate cartoon product.