Snoodoku

Snoodoku is an amazing puzzle game that has been created by Dave Dobson, the mastermind behind Snood. The game is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy a non-violent, intellectually challenging, and non-confrontational puzzle game. Snoodoku is based on Latin Squares that were first proposed by Leonhard Euler back in 1783. The game has evolved over time and is now known as Number Place or Sudoku, and has become quite popular in the U.S. and Japan, featuring frequently in newspapers and puzzle books.

What sets Snoodoku apart from other Sudoku games is that it uses the Snood characters instead of regular old numbers. The Snoods are designed to have easily distinguishable shapes, colors, expressions, and personalities which make them a perfect match for this type of puzzle. Moreover, Snoodoku provides a simple user interface that is accessible by mouse or keyboard and keeps track of your progress without getting in the way.

Snoodoku also features a scoring system that rewards accuracy primarily and then speed, making the game more competitive. You can compete against yourself or others, which adds another level of excitement to the game. The game also provides easy-to-use tools to help you play, such as the Crystal Ball mode that allows you to see into the future and the Solver, which provides hints, can solve the puzzle for you, or even let you design your own puzzles.

In conclusion, Snoodoku is a fantastic puzzle game that takes Sudoku to the next level. With its charming Snood characters, simple user interface, scoring system, and helpful tools, the game is sure to be a hit among puzzle enthusiasts.