Sudoku Gridmaster DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Sudoku Gridmaster

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperHudson Soft
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, Sudoku Gridmaster arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Hudson Soft also made Mario Party DS, MySims Party and Bomberman Land Touch! for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Sudoku Gridmaster is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Sudoku Gridmaster gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Sudoku Gridmaster walkthroughs & guides

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Sudoku Gridmaster FAQ

When did Sudoku Gridmaster come out on the DS?

Sudoku Gridmaster was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Sudoku Gridmaster?

It was developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo.

Is Sudoku Gridmaster multiplayer?

No. Sudoku Gridmaster is a single-player game.

How long does Sudoku Gridmaster take to play?

As a puzzle game, Sudoku Gridmaster typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sudoku Gridmaster on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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