# Sudoku

This is a terminal-based Sudoku game.
It was written in C using vim.

## How to Compile

You will need gcc to compile the code.

If you Do Not have it installed you can do it like this:

*Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):
	sudo apt install gcc

*Linux (Arch/Manjaro):
	sudo pacman -S gcc

*macOS:
	xcode-select --install

*Windows:
	Install [MinGW](https://www.mingw-w64.org/) and add it to your PATH, then use `gcc` in the command prompt.

## How to Run

Once you have it installed, you can compile. You only have to do this once:
	gcc sudoku.c -o sudoku

Then, to run the game:
	./sudoku

## How to Play

When the game starts, it will ask you to choose between 3 possible puzzles by writing 1, 2 or 3. Then it will present the puzzle. 
The empty spots are marked with a dot (.) and you will only be able to put numbers there, as the other spots already have their numbers. 
On each turn, you will be asked to select a square by writing the numbers of the row and column similarly to this example: 1 9. After which you will be able to input your guess. 
If your guess is correct, it is added to the table. If your guess is incorrect, you are given a chance to try again. 
The game ends once you have filled all the cells.

## Notes

The game is 1-indexed (1-9)
Invalid inputs will be rejected.
Extra numbers typed will be ignored. (Only the first number(s) will count)
If needed, you can stop the game prematurely with Ctrl+c

## Contact

My name is Alexander Apikyan
I can be reached through this address: alexander_apikyan@edu.aua.am