Quick answer
Where can I download a free printable sudoku puzzle?
Right here. Preview the pages above, tap Download and the Sudoku: Volume 1 PDF saves straight to your computer, ready to print on US Letter paper with an answer key. It is a medium sudoku for families, casual solvers and classrooms alike.
About this sudoku
The Sudoku: Volume 1 is a single, classic 9x9 sudoku. The job is simple to explain: place the digits 1 to 9 so that every row, column and 3x3 box holds each digit once. It is a medium grid: you can solve it without guessing, but you will need to track candidates in a few spots. Along the way it exercises logical deduction and concentration.
It is a natural fit for families, casual solvers and classrooms alike. Most solvers finish it in about 15 to 30 minutes, and all you need is a pencil with a good eraser.
Puzzle details
- Type
- Sudoku
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Contents
- 1 grid
- Time to solve
- About 15 to 30 minutes
- Collection
- Standalone
- Format
- PDF, 3 pages, US Letter, 57 KB
- Answer key
- Included at the back
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Ways to use it
- Set it out at a party or family gathering as an icebreaker.
- Print a stack for a rainy day or a long weekend.
- Bring it on a road trip or to the waiting room.
Solving tips
- Rows or columns with only one or two blanks fill in fastest.
- Scan each 3x3 box for missing digits and check which cells can take them.
- Never guess. Every correct sudoku can be solved by logic alone.
How to print the Sudoku: Volume 1
- 1Tap "Download free PDF". The Sudoku: Volume 1 saves straight to your computer or phone.
- 2Open the PDF. The puzzle pages come first and the answer key is at the back.
- 3Print on US Letter or A4 paper. Print at 100% scale so the cells stay square.
- 4Keep the answer page aside, grab a pencil with a good eraser, and start solving.
Make your own
Make your own sudoku
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Sudoku: Volume 1: questions and answers
Is the Sudoku: Volume 1 really free?
Yes. It costs nothing to download or print, and there is nothing to sign up for. Tap Download and the PDF is yours.
What level is the Sudoku: Volume 1?
It is rated medium. It is a medium grid: you can solve it without guessing, but you will need to track candidates in a few spots. It suits families, casual solvers and classrooms alike.
How long will it keep someone busy?
Most people need about 15 to 30 minutes. Times vary with experience, and that is part of the fun.
Can I make my own sudoku like this?
Yes. PuzzlePage's free Sudoku Generator lets you choose your own theme and words, then print a sheet in a couple of minutes. See the "Make your own" section on this page.
