THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Understand the basics of Futoshiki
Make Futoshiki your next activity in the game library. Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
A small practice goal
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
The order of play
- 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.
Making selections and moves
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See the idea in action
r1c2 < r1c3 means row 1 column 2 is smaller than row 1 column 3. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Futoshiki?
For clarity: Place 1–4 once in each row and column while obeying every inequality.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Futoshiki?
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.
For my first round, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: An inequality specifies order, not an exact difference.
While reading the Guide, what format does Futoshiki offer?
For clarity: Twelve 4×4 puzzles with fixed starter values.
When I return, 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.