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Learn your way around Futoshiki
Make Futoshiki your next activity in the game library. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Give this approach a try
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
The purpose of your moves
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Input guidance
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
See the idea in action
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.
Check this before moving on
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, 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?
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.
When I return, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
What format does Futoshiki offer?
The key detail is this: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Before I begin, 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.