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Futoshiki: a guide for your next round
Open Futoshiki, check the instructions and begin a round. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Build familiarity through play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.
A closer look at one example
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
A few questions answered
For my first round, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
While learning, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
For clarity: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
While reading the Guide, what format does Futoshiki offer?
For clarity: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
While learning, 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.