THE PLAYBOOK · LYSTDQ
Play Futoshiki with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Futoshiki. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
Practice with a purpose
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A closer look at one 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. Notice the change in the playing area.
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.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
As a new player, 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?
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3.
What should I watch out for in Futoshiki?
Keep this in mind: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
As a new player, what format does Futoshiki offer?
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
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.
