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How to play Futoshiki
Try Futoshiki at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
As a new player, how do I control Futoshiki?
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?
The key detail is this: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
For clarity: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
For a quick reminder, what format does Futoshiki offer?
The key detail is this: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
On this playing page, which play mode does Futoshiki use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.