Medium Sudoku
Play medium Sudoku below — a balanced board with fewer givens than easy, so you will need to keep candidates in mind and chain a few deductions together. Tap a cell, enter a digit, and tap New for another. Medium is the sweet spot for most players.
What makes a Sudoku medium?
A medium Sudoku has fewer starting numbers than easy, so plain scanning runs out sooner and you begin using pencil marks and simple patterns — but it never demands the advanced techniques of a hard board. There is still a single logical solution and no guessing required.
New to candidates and patterns? The tips & strategy guide walks through naked and hidden singles, pairs and pointing pairs in the order you will use them.
Why play medium Sudoku?
Medium is where Sudoku feels just right for most people — enough challenge to be absorbing, not so much that you get stuck. It is the natural step up once easy boards feel automatic, and a satisfying few-minute solve for a break.
Medium Sudoku: FAQ
What is the difference between easy and medium Sudoku?
Medium boards have fewer given numbers and are arranged so simple scanning runs out sooner — you will use pencil marks and patterns like naked pairs, but not the advanced techniques a hard board can require.
How do I get better at medium Sudoku?
Learn to keep candidate notes and to spot hidden singles (a digit with only one home in a unit) as well as naked singles. From there, naked pairs and pointing pairs clear most medium boards.
Is it free?
Yes — medium Sudoku plays free in your browser with no download and no sign-up. Tap New for a fresh board whenever you like.