{"product_id":"sudoku-for-dummies-volume-2-paperback","title":"Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Heron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdmund James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSudoku For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e Volume 2 will offer 240 original and addictive puzzles including \u003cb\u003enew\u003c\/b\u003e circular and 16 x 16 puzzles to add new dimensions to game play and keep the most avid Sudoku fan entertained. Of the 240 puzzles, 220 are the popular 9x9 puzzles, 10 are 16 x 16, and 10 are circular puzzles. Within each of these categories there are Easy, Tricky, Tough and Diabolical puzzle ratings; and each puzzle is clearly identified with the rating. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a listing of puzzles, \u003ci\u003eSudoku For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e Volume 2 features a chapter explaining how to solve puzzles and the strategies involved. Additionally, readers receive all puzzle solutions in the back of the book. Finally, \u003ci\u003eSudoku For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, Volume 2 includes a brief history of Sudoku (or Su Doku) for those interested. Descriptions of the newer types of puzzles are listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircular Sudoku (10 included: 3 Easy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThe rules are similar to the normal 9x9 Sudoku but with some important differences. The puzzle is circular for a start, with 8 concentric rings. Each ring must contain the numbers 1-8 and each segment running into the centre of the circle and through to the opposite side of the circle must contain the numbers 1 - 8 and or course there can be no duplicate numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 x 16 Sudoku (10 included: 3\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEasy, 3 Tricky, 2 Tough, and 2 Diabolical)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThe grid is larger at 16 x 16 and solvers must fit the letters A-F into the grid alongside the numbers 0-9. 16 x 16 Sudoku are more difficult, take more time and are more infuriating than the normal puzzles - but just as addictive \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Heron\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eEdmund James\u003c\/b\u003e are Sudoku experts and puzzle compilers for newspapers across the globe. They are the co-authors of \u003ci\u003eSudoku For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSudoku For Dummies, Volume 3\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 7.06 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759905341728,"sku":"9780470026519","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/17215084bd862a31face8e76422ab1f0.webp?v=1780165640","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sudoku-for-dummies-volume-2-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}