Is Medium the default level?
Yes. Medium is the best all-purpose starting level for most returning players.
Difficulty Guide
Balanced puzzles for regular play, with enough givens to get started and enough resistance to keep the solve interesting.
Medium is the center of the library. It mixes arithmetic and deduction in a way that feels fair but not automatic, so you still have to read crossings carefully and manage the tray well.
You usually get a few strong openings, but the board will not solve itself. Medium asks you to think through the interactions and build the answer step by step.
Medium is ideal for most players. If you understand the rules and want a satisfying puzzle without the heavier pressure of Hard, this is usually the right choice.
It is especially good for regular practice because it stays engaging across every board size.
Medium plays well across the whole site, but 7x7 and 9x9 are especially strong because they combine balanced givens with rich crossing logic.
Stay on Medium when you want consistent challenge, drop to Easy for a faster solve, or move up to Hard for fewer givens and tighter deductions.
Yes. Medium is the best all-purpose starting level for most returning players.
Many players like 7x7 and 9x9 because they combine readable boards with stronger logic chains.