# Sudoku Deluxe Green Edition: Plant Trees While Playing - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/sudoku-deluxe-green-edition-plant-trees-while-playing/ - Published: 2011-03-22T02:57:37-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## Go Green While You Play: Sudoku Deluxe Green Edition If you love brain games and care about the environment, Sudoku Deluxe ® Green Edition delivers both in one fun, eco-friendly package. This upgraded version of the classic puzzle doesn’t just keep your mind sharp. It also plants trees with every copy sold. The game offers unlimited puzzles across four distinct difficulty levels. So whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned Sudoku master, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting for you. The developers keep things exciting by offering [free downloadable updates](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/games-go-green-sudoku-deluxe-green-edition/) filled with new puzzles, seasonal backgrounds, and innovative features like a built- in Rewards Store and global leaderboards. Compete against friends or test your skills against top players from around the world—all while knowing you’re making a tangible impact on the planet. ![Infographic showing the process of how sudoku deluxe® green edition helps plant trees It uses a three step flow with bold icons first an illustration of a sudoku puzzle labeled play second a ticket icon labeled tree code for the redeem step and third a simple green tree icon labeled plant the top text reads buy game → redeem code → plant tree on a beige background](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp- content/uploads/2011/03/34BFF8AA-4025-42A5-B530-9F2409A9D23B.png?resize=780%2C520& quality=50&ssl=1 "34BFF8AA-4025-42A5-B530-9F2409A9D23B - The Green Living Guy") Sudoku Deluxe® Green Edition turns gameplay into real world tree plantingbuy the game redeem your tree code and plant a tree ### The Green Twist That Makes It Special Here’s where the game stands out: every copy sold comes with three Tree Codes. Once you redeem these on the [developer’s site](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/games-go-green-sudoku-deluxe-green-edition/), the creators donate to [Trees for the Future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/games-go-green-sudoku-deluxe-green-edition/), and one real tree is planted for each code. That means three trees planted per player— a small action with a big ripple effect. To date, players have already helped grow [over 6,658 trees](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/games-go-green-sudoku-deluxe-green-edition/). Imagine the [collective impact](https://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/topics/trees-and-carbon) if thousands more joined in. This isn’t just a marketing gimmick—it’s a direct contribution to reforestation and environmental restoration worldwide. ### A Feature for True Puzzle Enthusiasts The Sudoku Deluxe Green Edition also includes a clever Branching feature. This lets you set a “save point” in your puzzle, experiment with new solutions, and return to your original progress without losing work. It’s a perfect tool for those tricky puzzles where you want to explore multiple strategies. For serious Sudoku fans, this means more deluxe creative gameplay and less frustration with this game edition. ### Why Tree Planting Matters More Than Ever Deforestation, global warming, and air pollution are accelerating threats to our planet. Every year, millions of trees are cut down for agriculture, development, and industry—removing one of our most effective natural defenses against climate change. Games like Sudoku Deluxe Green Edition are part of a growing movement to integrate everyday actions with real-world environmental benefits. Here’s why planting trees is so powerful: 1. Reforesting is one of the most effective and affordable ways to combat climate change. 2. Through photosynthesis, trees [absorb CO₂](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/08/how-trees-help-fight-global-warming/) and release oxygen, directly improving air quality. 3. In tropical, humid environments, each tree can capture ~50 lbs (22 kg) of CO₂ per year. Over a 40-year lifespan, that’s roughly one ton of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere. 4. Trees also prevent soil erosion, support biodiversity, and create habitats for countless species. ### How You Can Join In Playing Sudoku Deluxe Green Edition isn’t just entertainment—it’s participation in a global restoration effort. Every puzzle you solve is a step toward [building a sustainable future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/12/building-a-sustainable-future-together/). By combining technology, gaming, and environmental action, this title makes it easy for anyone to contribute, no matter where they live or how busy they are. So, if you’ve been looking for a fun way to relax, challenge yourself, and support reforestation, this game offers a perfect balance. [Play, redeem your Tree Codes, and plant trees](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/09/building-better-compost-systems-for-a-circular-economy/)— one Sudoku at a time. ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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