Super sudoku mail on sunday

A classic!

The "Super Sudoku" puzzle was a popular feature in The Sunday Times (UK) newspaper, and it was indeed a challenging and addictive puzzle that many readers loved to solve.

The puzzle was created by Wayne Sheppard, a renowned puzzle creator, and it was first introduced in The Sunday Times in 2004. The puzzle was known for its unique features, such as:

  1. Large grid size: The Super Sudoku puzzle had a massive 16x16 grid, which was much larger than the traditional 9x9 Sudoku grid.
  2. Multiple grids: The puzzle consisted of multiple smaller grids, each with its own set of rules and challenges.
  3. Unique rules: The puzzle introduced new rules, such as "locked candidates" and "naked pairs," which added an extra layer of complexity and challenge.
  4. High difficulty level: The Super Sudoku puzzle was designed to be extremely challenging, even for experienced Sudoku enthusiasts.

The puzzle was so popular that it became a staple of The Sunday Times, and many readers looked forward to solving it every week.