Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2

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!

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.

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. 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!