- Logical reasoningDeduce consequences and eliminate incompatible options.
- Attention to detailTrack clues and detect conflicts on the board.
- Working memoryHold several clues and constraints in mind while deciding.
- Pattern recognitionIdentify regularities, symmetries and meaningful combinations.
A Sudoku where both main diagonals must also contain every number.
These puzzles engage different skills while you play. This does not in itself establish general cognitive improvement or replace professional care.