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The essentials of playing Futoshiki
Read the aim of Futoshiki, then make your first move. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Take a closer look while playing
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- Select an editable square.
- Read inequalities by their row/column coordinates below the board.
- Enter 1–4.
- Check puzzle verifies both Latin-square rules and inequalities.
Input guidance
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
An example before you play
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
The key detail is this: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
While learning, how do I control Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
For clarity: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
For this browser game, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Before I begin, which play mode does Futoshiki use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.