Welcome to Swudoku, the daily puzzle that combines the elegance of sudoku with the delightful simplicity of swapping tiles. If you’re searching for a fresh, modern, touch-friendly puzzle that still gives you that classic sudoku thrill, you’ve found it.
Swudoku is built for anyone who loves a good brain stretch — whether you’re a seasoned solver, a casual morning puzzler, or simply someone who wants to feel a bit clever before breakfast.
Let’s get into it.
What Is Swudoku?
Swudoku is a daily logic puzzle where the magic happens through swaps, not scribbles.
The name says it all Swudoku = Swap + Sudoku.
Every board starts complete but jumbled, and your mission is to untangle it using as few swaps as possible. It’s familiar enough for traditional sudoku fans to feel right at home, but the swap twist gives it a nice little “oh, that’s clever” moment when the board starts snapping together.
Why We Built It
Traditional sudoku’s underlying mechanics are epic. There’s something intensely satisfying about scanning a grid, spotting a pattern, and making a move. We wanted to honour that feeling — and reimagine how it could work on the devices we actually use every day.
So we explored how swapping could capture the essence of sudoku while delivering a puzzle that feels crisp and modern on a touchscreen.
We also loved the magic of the shared daily puzzle. That Wordle-esque moment knowing solvers everywhere are tackling the exact same board, in Brisbane, Boston, Bangalore, or right next to you at the breakfast table… and yes, that includes your overly competitive (but obviously cognitively lesser) younger brother.
But here’s the big one:
This is a puzzle about strategy, not speed.
No timers.
No countdowns.
No stressful clocks mocking your thinking time.
Chess isn’t a race. Swudoku isn’t either.
Your true objective is simple and deeply satisfying: Can you solve the grid in the fewest swaps possible? Minimising swaps is the purest measure of logic. The mark of a real strategist. The pathway to true GOAT-level scores.
A Daily Brain Training Ritual
Swudoku is designed to become part of your day — a calm, engaging logic warm-up that takes just a few minutes but leaves your brain humming.
A small daily ritual builds:
- Stronger pattern recognition
- Sharper logical reasoning
- Greater concentration
- A sense of flow and focus
- And that lovely “I solved something today” confidence
It’s sudoku reimagined as a relaxing habit — not a chore.
What Makes Swudoku Different?
1. A Clever Twist on Sudoku That Just… Works
Swudoku’s swap-based mechanic respects the heart of sudoku while offering a brand-new layer of strategy. It’s familiar yet fresh — approachable for beginners, rewarding for masters.
2. Built for Touch
Swapping tiles feels natural and smooth, especially on phones. No fiddly typing. No clunky interfaces. Just clean, intuitive gameplay.
3. A Shared Daily Puzzle for Everyone
You get the same board as every solver worldwide. Perfect for friendly competition, office banter, or proving, politely, of course, that your brain is operating on a higher plane than your brother’s.
4. Strategy Over Speed
Some puzzles reward rushing. Not Swudoku. Here, patience and precision win the day.
No timer. No pressure. Just smart solving.
5. The Ultimate Goal: Minimise Your Swaps
Your score isn’t about speed — it’s about efficiency.
Fewer swaps = stronger strategy.
Who Is Swudoku For?
Short answer: Anyone who loves a good daily puzzle and a better challenge.
But more specifically, Swudoku is perfect for:
- Beginners who want a friendly, approachable puzzle
- Fans of Wordle and daily ritual games
- Sudoku enthusiasts wanting a fresh twist
- People who like calm brain training
- Anyone who wants a 3–5 minute mental reset
- Families solving together (and trash-talking afterward)
If you’ve ever wanted something “like Wordle, but number-y”… this is it.
Where We’re Heading
Swudoku HQ is busy building:
- More difficulty modes
- Community features
- Strategy guides
- Smarter progression systems
- And even more elegant daily puzzles
Our goal is simple: Make Swudoku the most welcoming, satisfying, strategy-first daily puzzle in the world.
Join Us, One Swap at a Time
Ready to give your brain a gentle nudge?
Grab a cuppa. Take a break.
Open today’s puzzle and see how few swaps you can get away with.
Get swapping!
Swudoku HQ
P.S. Got questions about gameplay, accounts, etc, jump over to our FAQs here.