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Samurai Sudoku to print (free PDF)

Five overlapping 9x9 grids in one puzzle. Download free samurai sudokus as PDF, one full-page composite per sheet, with the solutions in a separate PDF.

Sudoku book (PDF)

Download the free sudoku book in PDF: 20, 60 or 120 puzzles, with the solutions in a separate PDF. Ready to print on A4 or US Letter.

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Sample puzzles

Why these puzzles?

Samurai (Gattai-5) joins five classic grids: the four corner grids share their inner 3x3 box with the center grid. The shared boxes couple everything, so progress in one grid unlocks the others — a longer, more strategic solve than any single 9x9.

How to print

Pick how many puzzles and A4 or US Letter, then press "Generate PDF". Each samurai prints on its own page; the solutions come in a separate PDF.

Solving tips

Start with the center grid: its four shared boxes receive information from every corner. When a grid stalls, switch to a neighbour — a digit placed in a shared box works in both grids at once.

Frequently asked questions

What is a samurai sudoku?
A puzzle made of five 9x9 sudoku grids arranged in an X: four corner grids each share a 3x3 box with the central grid. Classic rules apply to every grid, and the shared boxes must satisfy both at once.
How long does a samurai take?
Plan for 30–90 minutes depending on the difficulty — roughly five classic sudokus' worth, plus the extra reasoning the shared boxes demand.
Are the puzzles verified?
Yes. Every samurai we publish has exactly one solution, proven on the full five-grid composite by two independent solvers before it is accepted.

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