What Sudoku PvP is
Sudoku is a logic puzzle on a 9x9 grid split into nine 3x3 boxes. Some cells start filled as clues; you deduce the rest so that every row, every column and every box holds the digits 1 to 9 with no repeats. PvP Stakes runs it as a head-to-head race where solving cleanly and quickly earns the most.
How a match works
The puzzle and its clue cells come from the shared match seed, so both players solve the identical grid. You tap an empty cell to select it, then tap a number to place it, or erase to clear a cell you entered. The pre-filled clue cells are locked and cannot be changed. Solve a grid and a fresh, harder one is dealt, so the race rewards a steady stream of correct placements.
Rules summary
Every row, column and 3x3 box must contain each digit 1 to 9 exactly once. Only cells you filled can be changed — the given clues are fixed. Wrong digits are allowed as you work, but only a fully correct grid completes and scores, so scanning for forced placements and avoiding careless conflicts is the core skill.
Why it is skill, not gambling
Both players solve the identical seeded puzzle with the identical clues, so nobody gets an easier grid — sharper deduction and fewer mistakes win. Every finished match publishes the seed reveal and recorded inputs, so the starting clues and each placement can be replayed and independently verified.
Stakes and payouts
Pick a buy-in before matchmaking. Both stakes form the pot, the rake is transparent, and the winner takes the balance. Free practice puzzles let you train your solving speed without staking and stay separate from cash play.
Frequently asked questions
How do I place a number?
Tap an empty cell to select it, then tap a digit on the number pad to place it. Tap erase to clear a cell you filled — the given clue cells are locked.
Do both players get the same puzzle?
Yes. The grid and its clue cells come from the shared match seed, so both players solve the identical puzzle and the faster, cleaner solver wins.
What happens if I place a wrong digit?
Wrong digits are allowed while you work — nothing is rejected mid-solve. Only a fully correct grid completes and scores, so it pays to double-check before moving on.
How is the winner decided?
The player with the higher score when time runs out wins the pot, driven by solving grids faster and starting more difficulty-scaled puzzles.