Sections
Tutorial

Thick bars divide the grid into sections. The glowing cell's horizontal section is only one cell long, so it must be a 1. Press 1.

Learn to Play Sections: Free Interactive Tutorial

This is the fastest way to learn Sections. The interactive tutorial above walks you through a real puzzle, one step at a time. You place every number yourself. A coach explains the reason behind each move. By the end, you know every rule and every basic solving technique. Most players finish in about two minutes.

What the Tutorial Teaches

The guided steps cover everything you need to solve any Sections puzzle:

  • •What sections are and how the bars divide the grid
  • •Why every cell belongs to one horizontal and one vertical section
  • •The key rule: the shortest section sets the biggest number a cell can hold
  • •How to spot cells where only one number fits
  • •How to use notes to track candidates when you are not sure yet

Learn by Solving, Not by Reading

Reading rules is one thing. Using them is another. In this guided walkthrough you solve a real 6×6 Sections puzzle from start to finish. Each step explains one idea, and you apply it right away. After the guided part, you complete the rest of the grid on your own. A hint button points out the next solvable cell if you get stuck. Nothing is timed and mistakes cost nothing. It is a relaxed way to practice before playing for real.

New to Logic Puzzles?

Sections is a great first logic puzzle. There is no math, only reasoning. Every puzzle can be solved step by step without guessing. If you already enjoy Sudoku or other number games, you will feel at home quickly. If this is your first number puzzle, the tutorial assumes nothing and explains everything in plain language.

After the Tutorial

Once you finish, try the free daily Sections puzzle. A new challenge is published every day. Prefer the rules in written form? Read the how to play guide with examples. Ready to solve faster? The tips and strategies page covers techniques like elimination, forced placement and scanning.

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