Even Odd Sudoku

Classic Sudoku with clues in the shapes: a circle must hold an even digit and a square an odd one. Fewer numbers, more logic.

Even Odd Sudoku

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How to play

  1. Fill the grid so every row, column and 3 by 3 box contains 1 to 9 once.
  2. A cell with a circle must hold an even digit (2, 4, 6 or 8). A cell with a square must hold an odd digit (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9).
  3. Cells with no shape can be anything. Start from the given numbers and the shapes together.
  4. Conflicts, including a wrong even or odd digit, turn red. Each puzzle has exactly one solution.

Controls: mouse, touch or keyboard. Made by CalcoTools.

Tips and strategy

  • Count the circles and squares in each row, column and box. A box with four circles needs all four even digits in them.
  • Every row, column and box holds exactly four even digits and five odd ones. Once you have found four even cells in a unit, every other cell there must be odd.
  • Use Notes. Cutting a cell's candidates to the odds or evens first makes the rest of the logic much easier.
  • A cell with a shape and a single remaining candidate is often the key to a whole region.

FAQ

Are there fewer given numbers than normal?
Yes. The shapes carry a lot of the information, so these puzzles start with fewer digits.
Which digits are even and which are odd?
Even digits are 2, 4, 6 and 8. Odd digits are 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Zero is not used.
Is the daily the same for everyone?
Yes, and it changes at midnight UTC.

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