This is a simple Sudoku solver built using Python and Pygame. The program allows users to visualize the solving process of a 9x9 Sudoku puzzle. You can also interactively solve the puzzle or check if a given puzzle has a solution.

• Visual representation of the Sudoku board.
• Ability to solve the Sudoku puzzle with a click of a button.
• Highlights solved cells in a different color.
• Displays a message if the puzzle has no solution.

• Python 3.x
• Pygame

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/joise-s-arakkal/pygame-sudoku-solver.git
cd pygame-sudoku-solver

2. Install the required dependencies:

pip install pygame

1. Run the game:

python3 sudoku_gui_v3.py

2. A window will appear with a 9x9 Sudoku grid and a "Solve" button. Clicking the button will attempt to solve the puzzle.

• sudoku_gui_v3.py: Main file to run the Sudoku game with a GUI using Pygame.
• sudoku_utils.py: Contains the utility functions for checking the safety of a number and solving the Sudoku using backtracking.
• sudoku_config.py: Holds the board configuration and color settings.

• The Sudoku board is drawn using Pygame.
• The solve_sudoku() function uses a backtracking algorithm to solve the puzzle.
• When the "Solve" button is pressed, the board gets solved in real-time, updating the display.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.