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16×16 Sudoku

Play 16×16 Sudoku Online – Free 16×16 Hex Sudoku Puzzles

Play 16×16 Sudoku online for free – the largest Sudoku format available. Use numbers 1–16 (with A–G for 10–16) across rows, columns, and 4×4 boxes. Whether you're looking for easy, medium, hard, or expert 16×16 Sudoku puzzles, play instantly in your browser or download printable 16×16 Sudoku PDFs.

16×16 16×16 grid
256 256 cells
6 difficulty levels

Core experience

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Start playing 16×16 Sudoku instantly with no download required. Our online game includes:

Unlimited free 16×16 Sudoku puzzles

Multiple difficulty levels (beginner to extreme)

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Hints, notes, and smart solving tools

16×16 Sudoku Difficulty Levels

Choose a difficulty level that matches your skill:

Beginner

Many given digits, great for learning the 16×16 format

Easy

Guided introduction with moderate clues

Medium

Balanced challenge for experienced solvers

Hard

Advanced strategies and sustained focus required

Expert

Very few clues, deep logical deduction needed

Extreme

The ultimate 16×16 Sudoku challenge

Printable 16×16 Sudoku Puzzles (PDF)

Download and print high-quality 16×16 Sudoku PDF puzzles. Perfect for dedicated solvers, classrooms, or puzzle collections. Available in multiple difficulty levels.

What is 16×16 Sudoku?

16×16 Sudoku (also called Hex Sudoku) is the largest standard Sudoku variant with a 16×16 grid. It uses digits 1–9 plus letters A–G (representing 10–16) in each row, column, and 4×4 box. With 256 cells to solve, it offers the deepest Sudoku experience available.

Rules and solving flow

  1. Fill each row with digits 1–9 and letters A–G
  2. Each column must also contain all 16 symbols
  3. Each 4×4 box must contain 1–9 and A–G
  4. No symbol repeats in any row, column, or box

Solving strategy

Take a systematic approach – 256 cells is a lotFocus on one section at a timeUse pencil marks extensivelyLook for rows/columns with many given symbolsThe center 4×4 boxes are good starting points

Why play online

  • Free unlimited puzzles
  • No download required
  • Playable on mobile and desktop
  • Built-in hints and tools
  • Multiple difficulty levels

More variations

16×16 Hex Sudoku

Standard 4×4 box layout

12×12 Sudoku

Mid-size 144-cell grid

Alphabet Sudoku

Letters-only large format

Giant Sudoku

Beyond 16×16 dimensions

16×16 Sudoku FAQ

Yes. With 256 cells and 16 symbols (including letters), it requires much more focus, systematic thinking, and time to solve.

Yes. You can play unlimited free 16×16 Sudoku puzzles online with no download required.

Yes. You can download and print 16×16 Sudoku PDF puzzles in multiple difficulty levels.

A represents 10, B = 11, C = 12, D = 13, E = 14, and F = 15. The digit 16 is usually written as 'G' or '10' in hex notation.