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Happy New Year and wish you all the best throughout the year 2006. In this initial idea express issue of the New Year; let us present a brand new electric number puzzle game.

e-sudoku
Sudoku is a fascinating, number-based puzzle that requires both patience and the ability to think logically to reach the correct solution. e-Sudoku, the latest electronic version of the game comes in a compact, portable version that is stylish and universally recognized and holds more than 60,000 games on three levels of skill. Because e-Sudoku is numerically based it is recognized and played across the world by players who like to challenge their skill in a sophisticated game.

Despite the sophistication of the game, this electronic version is simple to play, with rules that are easy to follow and 'Hints' and 'Answers' available to guide the game. Based on a board of 3x3 cells in 3x3 squares, players must fill in all 81 cells using only the numbers from 1 to 9, without repeating a number on the same line. No mathematical skills or knowledge is needed, but an ability to reason and plan logically is a necessity.

Sudoku History
Japanese version 'Sudoku', which means 'single number'.  It is a fascinating, number-based puzzle that requires both patience and the ability to think logically to reach the correct solution.

Sudoku first launched in 1979 under the name 'Number Place', by Howard Garns and printed in Dell Pencil Puzzles and Word Games magazine, it was originally a simple, partially completed grid that had to be finished by the player. Over the years, the game has evolved and expanded across the world.

By 2005 the game was truly international when it was published in many of the other UK leading newspapers and live TV programmes developed around the game. With the electronic version, it is possible to save a game and continue at a later time, restart games or move to higher levels of play as skills improve.

e-Sudoku, a brand name registered and owned by Idea Express
e-Sudoku, the latest electronic version of the game comes in a compact, portable version that is stylish and universally recognized and holds more than 60,000 games on three levels of skill.  Despite the sophistication of the game, this electronic version is simple to play, with rules that are easy to follow and 'Hints' and 'Answers' available to guide the game. This e-Sudoku game¡¦s case is milky white in color, which is very fashionable and outstanding. Its palm size is also very compact and portable.

How to play
Each game displays 81 cells, some with numbers and some empty for the player to fill. Each number, from 1 to 9 may only appear once on a line vertically or horizontally, so players must study the grid to work out logically the placement of missing numbers. Constant scanning of lines and checking for missing numbers is required to ensure correct placement.  

Use the "Hint" key to help find a missing number, but this will also add "Penalty" time to the time taken to complete the game.

A Game sample and its answer

Game	Answer

Target Consumers
Like cross word puzzles, this game suits for consumers of all ages. However, the electronic version is of better interest to youngsters from age 7 to 30.

Photos attached below show e-Sudoku sold to fast food restaurant KFC for a promotion launching in January 2006, Hong Kong. The same client in China would use the product later on.

Embossed logo on the cursor knob could be replaced by either a screen printed logo (for small quantities) or molded logo (for larger quantities).
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Front View	Perspective View

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e-Sudoku set with Accessories

Prices
5K(MOQ) - 20K pcs ¡V USD3.00/pc
21K- 50K pcs¡V USD2.80/pc
61K-100K pcs ¡V USD2.60/pc
101K pcs and over ¡V USD2.40/pc
All above prices are FOB China by Sea

Notes
(1) Price include 2 pieces of AAA batteries
(2) Additional charges for accessories (optional) - Neoprene material pouch and hand string - USD0.60/set
Samples are available at USD10.00 for 2 pieces

Delivery
45 ¡V 60 days depending on order quantity