Sudoku board game apparatus

Abstract

An improved Sudoku board game apparatus includes a game board having a grid of squares and a plurality of predetermined positions within each square for tracking candidate numbers. Each of the predetermined positions comprises a hole extending into the game board. Pegs are placed into the predetermined positions to signify candidate numbers. The above Sudoku board game apparatus provides an improved method of tracking candidate numbers by eliminating the need for a writing instrument or numbered game pieces. It allows candidate numbers, and more specifically patterns of candidate numbers, to be easily recognized, which is an important strategy in solving Sudoku puzzles.

1 . A Sudoku board game apparatus comprising: 
 a game board consisting of a grid of squares, each of said squares having a plurality of peg holes, and;    a plurality of pegs which are placed in said peg holes to signify candidate numbers.    
   
   
       2 . The Sudoku board game apparatus of  claim 1  wherein: 
 said game board includes a nine-by-nine grid of squares, each of said squares having nine peg holes.    
   
   
       3 . A Sudoku game board consisting of a nine-by-nine grid of squares, each of said squares having nine peg holes.