Puzzle
Crank Sudoku
Whether you're a Sudoku veteran or puzzle newcomer, Crank Sudoku offers hours of brain-teasing entertainment with the tactile satisfaction only Playdate can provide!
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Whether you're a Sudoku veteran or puzzle newcomer, Crank Sudoku offers hours of brain-teasing entertainment with the tactile satisfaction only Playdate can provide! Features include an advanced notepad system with animated scribble effects, smart hints, four difficulty levels with hundreds of puzzles, and an auto-save functionality for when you are stuck! All built exclusively for the Playdate handheld console! Built only for the Playdate! Simple controls utilizing the Crank, and designed for easy readability on the Playdate's impressive paper-like 1 bit screen! Controls D-Pad: Move cursor Crank: Change the number in the current (non-clue) cell A: Open/close Notepad (on user-editable cells) In Notepad: use D-Pad to select candidate 1–9 or the Tag button, A to toggle B: Use Hint Hold Up + A: Check your solution Playdate system menu (⋯): Save Game, New Puzzle, Main Menu, How to Play, Settings
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
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This game uses the A and B buttons, direction pad, and the crank. It requires a minimal amount of precision with the crank.
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