Getting Started with Sudoku Pick and Place

Sudoku Pick and Place adds a unique twist to classic sudoku by letting you generate puzzles with cut-and-place tile sets — perfect for printable books, educational activities, and visually engaging logic challenges.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create your first sudoku puzzle with a tile set, customize the appearance, and explore basic symbol randomization.

🧩 Required Modules

Puzzle Maker Pro – Sudoku Pick and Place

(Optional but recommended for bulk creation: Time Saver for Sudoku Pick and Place)

🛠 Preparation

Before you start:

This module requires Puzzle Maker Pro version 2025.5 or later
Open Puzzle Maker Pro and select Sudoku Pick and Place from the puzzle dropdown.
Set your output folder in the Output Settings tab.

Screenshot of BPT Puzzle Maker Pro software showing Sudoku Pick and Place licensed puzzle type. The interface includes settings for Sudoku size, difficulty level, and symbol settings, with two Sudoku puzzles displayed in the upper right corner, each filled with numbers in a grid format. Ideal for users creating Sudoku printables and puzzle books for Etsy or self-publishing.

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Select Your Grid Size

Choose between 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9 sudoku.

4×4 and 6×6 are ideal for younger users or educational content.
9×9 includes seven built-in difficulty levels.

2. Positioning the Tile Set (Cut-and-Place Area)

Configure the Tile Set option to generate a separate area with the missing symbols.
You can also choose:

Position: Top, bottom, left, or right of the puzzle.
Contents: Show all missing symbols or just one of each (e.g. only numbers 1 to 4).

BPT Puzzle Maker Pro interface displaying options for creating Sudoku puzzles, including layout and sort settings, along with a preview of two Sudoku puzzles.

3. Choose Symbol Type and Range

Pick the type of symbols used in the puzzle:

Numbers (default 1–9)
Letters (A–Z or any language)
Roman Numerals
Colors

You can:

Set a custom range (e.g. numbers 10–99)
Limit to the first N from the range (e.g. 1–6)
Use random N — e.g. six symbols chosen randomly from a larger range like 1–100

Screenshot of BPT Puzzle Maker Pro software interface showing Sudoku puzzle settings. The interface includes options for puzzle type, size, difficulty, and symbol settings. A sample 6x6 Sudoku grid with numbers ranging from 10 to 99 is displayed. The software is used for creating and publishing Sudoku puzzles on platforms like Etsy.

This powerful randomization lets each puzzle have a fresh look while still being solvable.

4. Preview Your Puzzle

Click the Next Preview button to see the puzzle, solution, and tile set in action.
You can switch between:

Puzzle only
Solution only
Both

5. Save Your Puzzle

Once you’re happy with the result:

Use Save Preview to save your current puzzle manually.
Or click Create to generate and save multiple puzzles using current settings.

🎉 Outcome

You’ve now created your first Sudoku Pick and Place puzzle — complete with a print-friendly cut-and-place tile set, symbol randomization, and previewed styling.