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How to play Futoshiki
Start Futoshiki by looking at the playing area and its controls. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
As a new player, how do I control Futoshiki?
The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
For clarity: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
The key detail is this: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
For my first round, what format does Futoshiki offer?
For clarity: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
For this browser game, which play mode does Futoshiki use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.