THE PLAYBOOK · 5438GAME
Play Futoshiki with the rules at hand
Start Futoshiki by looking at the playing area and its controls. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Something to practise
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
The playing sequence
- 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Put the rules into context
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
For clarity: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
When I return, how do I control Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While learning, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
When I return, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Keep this in mind: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Which play mode does Futoshiki use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.