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Using Colors for Numbers, Letters, or Roman Numerals in Sudoku Pick and Place

Color isn’t just decoration — it’s a powerful tool to make puzzles more engaging, easier to read, and more fun for your audience.

This tutorial shows you how to:

  • Assign a different color to each number, letter, or Roman numeral
  • Use the Options tab to control color behavior
  • Choose a grid size and symbol range
  • Optionally display only the unique tiles in the tile set

This is perfect for educational puzzles, visual learners, and puzzles for kids.

🧩 Required Modules

Requires Puzzle Maker Pro version 2025.5 or later.

🛠 Preparation

  • Open Puzzle Maker Pro
  • Select Sudoku Pick and Place
  • Set your output folder in Output Settings

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Select a Grid Size

  • Use 4×4 or 6×6 for early learners or faster puzzles
  • Use 9×9 for full sudoku challenges

2. Choose Symbol Type

  • In the Symbol Settings area, select Numbers, Letters, or Roman Numerals
  • Use a default range (e.g., 1–9) or set your own
  • For this example, we’ll use numbers 1–6

3. Go to the Options Tab

  • Click the Options tab inside Symbol Settings
  • Find the option labeled “Use Colors for Text”

4. Enable “Use Colors for Text”

  • Check the box to color-code each number or letter
  • Choose your preferred color range
  • Up to 25 colors are supported

5. Adjust Tile Set Display (Optional)

  • Switch to the Layout tab
  • Set Items to Display to Unique Items
  • This will show only one tile per symbol in the tile set

🎉 Outcome

You’ve created a sudoku puzzle where each number or letter has its own color — improving clarity, visual appeal, and educational value.

This is especially useful for:

  • Kids’ puzzle books
  • Color-based learning aids
  • Differentiated content for accessibility

🔗 Further Reading

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