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4x4 Sudoku Puzzles

Challenge yourself with 4x4 Sudoku puzzles, thoughtfully designed for beginners of all ages who enjoy light logic games and relaxing brain teasers. With just 16 cells per grid, these smaller puzzles offer a quick, approachable way to build focus, logical thinking, and confidence without screens.

Your goal is simple and accessible: fill every row, column, and 2×2 square with the numbers 1 to 4, making sure no digit repeats.

Each puzzle is included in a high quality PDF, perfect for A4 printing at home, in classrooms, or on the go.

The collection is classified by difficulty from easy to very hard, making it perfect for young learners, seniors, or anyone looking for a gentle and satisfying introduction to Sudoku.

Part of the Sudoku Puzzles collection, Last updated on Sat, 31 May 2025 23:07:00 GMT.

Free Printables

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N1)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 1.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N2)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 2.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N3)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 3.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 3. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N4)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 4.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 4. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N5)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 5.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 5. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N6)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 6.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 6. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N7)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 7.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 7. | zuzuzi.com

Easy 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N8)

Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 8.
Simple and fun 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for young learners or first-timers. Level: Easy. Variant 8. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N1)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 1.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N2)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 2.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N3)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 3.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 3. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N4)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 4.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 4. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N5)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 5.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 5. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N6)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 6.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 6. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N7)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 7.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 7. | zuzuzi.com

Medium 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N8)

Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 8.
Engaging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle that requires a bit more focus. Level: Medium. Variant 8. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N1)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 1.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N2)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 2.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N3)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 3.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 3. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N4)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 4.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 4. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N5)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 5.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 5. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N6)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 6.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 6. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N7)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 7.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 7. | zuzuzi.com

Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N8)

Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 8.
Challenging 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for sharp minds looking for a brain workout. Level: Hard. Variant 8. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N1)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 1.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 1. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N2)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 2.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 2. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N3)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 3.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 3. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N4)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 4.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 4. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N5)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 5.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 5. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N6)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 6.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 6. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N7)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 7.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 7. | zuzuzi.com

Very Hard 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle (N8)

Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 8.
Tough and rewarding 4x4 Sudoku puzzle for experienced players. Level: Very Hard. Variant 8. | zuzuzi.com

How to Play a 4x4 Sudoku Puzzle

A 4x4 sudoku puzzle is a simplified version of the classic 9x9 game, using a 4×4 grid divided into four 2×2 boxes. The goal is to fill the grid with the numbers 1 to 4 so that each number appears exactly once in every row, every column, and each box. The numbers given at the start of the puzzle must remain unchanged. You only fill in the empty spaces using logic, not guessing.

Sudoku puzzles help improve concentration, memory, and logical thinking. The 4x4 format is especially great for young learners or those new to sudoku, providing a gentle way to train the mind.

How does difficulty work in 4x4 sudoku?

The difficulty is determined by how many numbers are provided at the start, and how they’re arranged. Fewer starting numbers mean a greater challenge, while more clues make solving easier. Even in a 4x4 grid, logic still rules.

Tips for solving a 4x4 sudoku puzzle

Start with rows or columns that already have more numbers filled in. Think about where each number could go without breaking the rules. Use a pencil and take your time. No guessing, just logic.