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How to play Calcudoku
Open Calcudoku, check the instructions and begin a round. Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Select a square and enter 1–4.
- Combine all cage digits using its shown operation.
- Subtraction uses the absolute difference.
- Check puzzle verifies the entire grid.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Calcudoku?
Fill a 4×4 Latin square and satisfy every cage arithmetic target.
For this browser game, how do I control Calcudoku?
The key detail is this: 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 Calcudoku?
Keep this in mind: A two-cell 6× cage contains 2 and 3 in a 1–4 puzzle.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Calcudoku?
Keep this in mind: A correct cage total does not permit duplicate digits in a row.
On this playing page, what format does Calcudoku offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Twelve puzzles with addition, multiplication, subtraction and singleton cages.
For my first round, which play mode does Calcudoku use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
