THE PLAYBOOK · AGMJZYG
Know the goal in 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. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
An idea for your next attempt
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Aim for this result
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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.
Your inputs
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Notice the change in the playing area.
One detail worth checking
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Clarifying the way this game works
As a new player, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
For clarity: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
For this browser game, how do I control Futoshiki?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
What example helps explain Futoshiki?
For clarity: 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?
The key detail is this: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
As a new player, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
For a quick reminder, 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.