Picture sudoku: logic fun without numbers
In our sudoku for kids, the boxes are filled with colourful symbols instead of numbers: 🐶 animals, 🍎 fruits or ⭐ shapes. That means even preschoolers who can't count or read yet can play along. Every puzzle has exactly one solution and is freshly generated for you – so there are always new sudokus. Kids who already know their numbers can switch to numbers – any time, even in the middle of a game.
1000 levels: a sudoku adventure with the lion
In level mode, your child travels with the lion through 20 worlds – from the savanna and the jungle all the way to the kingdom. Each world has 50 levels and gets a little harder: first 4×4, then 6×6 and later the classic 9×9 sudoku. Every level awards up to three stars, and progress is saved in the browser – no sign-up needed.
How to play
- Tap an empty box.
- Pick a symbol from the bar below.
- Each symbol may appear only once in every row, every column and every block with a thick border.
- When all boxes are full, press “Check” – and celebrate! 🎉
Which sudoku suits my child?
- 4×4 easy – to get started, from about age 4.
- 4×4 medium/hard – for preschool children.
- 6×6 easy to hard – for school children from about age 6 to 7.
- 9×9 – the classic sudoku for experienced young puzzlers from about age 8.
Tips for each age: sudoku for 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds.
Printable sudoku for kids
With “Print” you create a PDF with up to 20 kids' sudokus and an answer page – perfect as a worksheet for preschool, school, after-school club, car journeys or a rainy day.
Frequently asked questions
What age is sudoku for kids suitable for?
The 4×4 sudoku with animals or fruits usually works from around age 4 to 5, because no numbers are needed. The 6×6 sudoku is ideal for primary school children from about age 6 to 7.
How does sudoku for kids work?
Each symbol may appear exactly once in every row, every column and every block with a thick border. A 4×4 sudoku uses 4 symbols, a 6×6 sudoku 6 and a 9×9 sudoku 9.
Can I print the kids' sudokus?
Yes. Use “Print” to create a PDF with up to 20 puzzles in the chosen size and difficulty – including an answer page.
Is kindersudoku.de free?
Yes, all puzzles and worksheets are free and need no sign-up.
Why is sudoku good for children?
Sudoku trains logical thinking, concentration, patience and pattern recognition. With pictures instead of numbers, even preschoolers can join in.