THE PLAYBOOK · GYHUAXIANG
How to play Futoshiki
Try Futoshiki at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
Controls
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
For clarity: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
Before I begin, 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Futoshiki?
For clarity: r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
Here is the relevant explanation: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
While reading the Guide, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Keep this in mind: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
For my first round, which play mode does Futoshiki 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.