Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2

ISBN-13: 9780470026519 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 336 str.

Edmund (Crosswords Ltd) James

Opis

Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 will offer 240 original and addictive puzzles including new circular and 16 x 16 puzzles to add new dimensions to game play and keep the most avid Sudoku fan entertained. Of the 240 puzzles, 220 are the popular 9x9 puzzles, 10 are 16 x 16, and 10 are circular puzzles. Within each of these categories there are Easy, Tricky, Tough and Diabolical puzzle ratings; and each puzzle is clearly identified with the rating. More than just a listing of puzzles, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 features a chapter explaining how to solve puzzles and the strategies involved. Additionally, readers receive all puzzle solutions in the back of the book. Finally, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 includes a brief history of Sudoku (or Su Doku) for those interested. Descriptions of the newer types of puzzles are listed below. Circular Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical)
The rules are similar to the normal 9x9 Sudoku but with some important differences. The puzzle is circular for a start, with 8 concentric rings. Each ring must contain the numbers 1-8 and each segment running into the centre of the circle and through to the opposite side of the circle must contain the numbers 1 - 8 and or course there can be no duplicate numbers. 16 x 16 Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical)
The grid is larger at 16 x 16 and solvers must fit the letters A-F into the grid alongside the numbers 0-9. 16 x 16 Sudoku are more difficult, take more time and are more infuriating than the normal puzzles - but just as addictive

Spis treści

Introduction.

Solving the First Puzzle.

About This Book.

Part I: Sudoku Strategy.

Chapter 1: Simplifying Sudoku.

Understanding the Rules.

Getting Down to Basics.

Chapter 2: Taking Sudoku Up a Notch.

Singling Out Lone Numbers.

Serious Sudoku Solving.

Extraneous Options.

Sudoku on Steroids.

Sudoku in the Round.

Part II: Sudoku Puzzlemania.

Easy Does It.

Getting Tricky.

Tough Nuts to Crack.

Diabolically Difficult.

Truly Treacherous.

Target Sudoku.

Part III: The Answer to Your Problems.

O autorze

Andrew Heron and Edmund James are Sudoku experts and puzzle compilers for newspapers across the globe. They are the co–authors of Sudoku For Dummies and Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 3.

Blurb

Stretch your mind with 4 levels of puzzles, from easy to diabolically difficult!

Includes easy–to–follow instructions to help you solve all levels and types of Sudoku puzzles

Complete with puzzle–solving strategies plus 240 new puzzles, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 helps you master the art of solving all types of Sudoku Puzzles, whether you′re new to Sudoku or a daily puzzle solver. It includes 9 x 9 puzzles, 16 x 16puzzles, and even mind–bending circular puzzles. Each has adifficulty rating so you′ll know what you′re getting into plus answers so you don′t lose sleep! Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 gets newcomers hooked and keeps experts entertained.

Discover how to

• Solve the popular 9 X 9 puzzles 220 included
• Work through the 16 X 16 puzzles 10 included
• Master the Circular puzzle 10 included
• Solve puzzles at 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Tricky, Tough, and Diabolical!