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How to play Futoshiki
Choose a round of Futoshiki and settle into its rules. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
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.
When I return, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
Before I begin, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Keep this in mind: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
On this playing page, 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.